Musician Ilaiyaraaja’s daughter Bhavatharini passes away; Kamal Haasan, Shruti Haasan, Keerthy Suresh extend condolences

National Award-winning playback singer and the daughter of the legendary music director Ilaiyaraaja, Bhavatharini, passed away on Thursday at the age of 47. It was reported that she was battling liver cancer and undergoing Ayurveda treatment in Sri Lanka. Bhavatharini’s tragic demise has left the Kollywood industry in shock and several celebrities have extended heartfelt condolences.

Celebrities pay tribute to singer Bhavatharini as she passes away at 47

Mourning the untimely demise of Bhavatharini, Kamal Haasan wrote, “The heart is throbbing. I don’t know what to do with my dear brother Ilayaraja. I grab his hands mentally. Bhavadharini’s demise is something that cannot be tolerated or accepted. My brother Ilayaraja should not lose heart in this greatness. My heartfelt condolences to the family of Bhavadharini.”

மனம் பதைக்கிறது. அருமைச் சகோதரர் இளையராஜாவைத் தேற்ற என்ன செய்வதென்று தெரியவில்லை. அவர் கைகளை மானசீகமாகப் பற்றிக்கொள்கிறேன். பவதாரிணியின் மறைவு பொறுத்துக்கொள்ளவோ ஏற்றுக்கொள்ளவோ முடியாத ஒன்று. இந்தப் பெருந்துயரில் என் சகோதரர் இளையராஜா மனதை இழக்காதிருக்க வேண்டும். பவதாரிணியின்…

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) January 26, 2024

As Bhavatharini passes away, Shruti Haasan shared, “Rest in peace dear Bhavatha … kind and beautiful, I’ll never forget us playing the piano together and you teaching me with such love I hope you find your angels, sweetheart .. your artistic contributions and achievements as a woman in music is a meaningful and inspiring legacy.”

Rest in peace dear Bhavatha … kind and beautiful,I’ll never forget us playing the piano together and you teaching me with such love I hope you find your angels sweetheart ..
your artistic contributions and achievements as a woman in music is a meaningful and inspiring legacy ❤️

— shruti haasan (@shrutihaasan) January 25, 2024

Meanwhile, Keerthy Suresh penned down, “Devastated hearing this news! May god give all the strength to the family.”

Power Star Pawan Kalyan shared an official note that read, “It is very heartbreaking to learn the news about Bhavatharini’s death. She has contributed a lot to the music industry and won National Award as Best Singer. While she had a great future ahead, saddening to know about her demise. My heartfelt condolences to Ilaiyaraaja garu and family.”

Tamil actor Silambarasan, popularly called STR also expressed condolence on his Twitter handle. He wrote, “The voice that forever lives in the heart of the people for its innocence and love! You were a pure soul! Gone too soon! I pray to God to give strength to the family of Illayaraja sir and my brother @thisisysr at this moment! Rest in peace Bhavatharini. #Bhavatharini #RIP.“

The voice that forever lives in the heart of people for its innocence and love! You were a pure soul! Gone too soon! I pray to God to give strength to the family of Illayaraja sir and my brother @thisisysr at this moment! Rest in peace Bhavatharini. 💔#Bhavatharini #RIP pic.twitter.com/PO3ArYGq49

— Silambarasan TR (@SilambarasanTR_) January 25, 2024

The late singer is survived by her husband R Sabariraj. Her mortal remains is expected to be brought back to Chennai on January 26, where the final rites will be conducted.

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