K Bhagyaraj's son Shanthnu, daughter Sharanya pay emotional tribute to late father
Shanthnu Bhagyaraj and Sharanya Bhagyaraj shared emotional memories of their father, K Bhagyaraj, days after his death. Their posts drew condolences and underscored the filmmaker's enduring bond with family and Tamil cinema.
Days after the death of legendary Tamil filmmaker, actor and screenwriter K Bhagyaraj, his actor-son Shanthnu Bhagyaraj and daughter Sharanya Bhagyaraj, former actor and a fashion designer, paid heartfelt tributes to their father on social media. Both shared emotional posts remembering the celebrated filmmaker, who died on June 27 after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 73.
Shanthnu shared a video clip from a throwback event celebrating Bhagyaraj's 50th year in the film industry, where he had spoken about his admiration for his father. In the video, he said, "If I could, I would like to take away 10 years from my life span and give it to my father, because you should make many more films for another 10 years, and even longer. There are still many stories that you should tell people. As a fan and a learner, I want to watch it and learn."
Sharing the clip, Shanthanu wrote, "Only if I could Appa," a caption that resonated with fans and members of the film fraternity, who offered their condolences in the comments section.
Bhagyaraj's daughter, Sharanya, also remembered her father with an emotional video montage featuring photographs from different stages of their lives. The compilation included childhood pictures, moments of Bhagyaraj with her child, and screenshots of their text conversations, offering a glimpse into their close bond and how they remained an active part of each other's daily lives despite their busy schedules.
In her emotional tribute, she wrote about getting many missed calls from her father.
Bhagyaraj died in Chennai on June 27 after suffering a heart attack. Following his death, the Tamil Nadu government accorded state honours for his final journey, while members of the film fraternity mourned the loss of one of Tamil cinema's most celebrated creative voices.
Widely regarded for his exceptional screenwriting and middle-class family dramas, Bhagyaraj left behind a legacy that has influenced generations of filmmakers and actors.
Days after the death of legendary Tamil filmmaker, actor and screenwriter K Bhagyaraj, his actor-son Shanthnu Bhagyaraj and daughter Sharanya Bhagyaraj, former actor and a fashion designer, paid heartfelt tributes to their father on social media. Both shared emotional posts remembering the celebrated filmmaker, who died on June 27 after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 73.
Shanthnu shared a video clip from a throwback event celebrating Bhagyaraj's 50th year in the film industry, where he had spoken about his admiration for his father. In the video, he said, "If I could, I would like to take away 10 years from my life span and give it to my father, because you should make many more films for another 10 years, and even longer. There are still many stories that you should tell people. As a fan and a learner, I want to watch it and learn."
Sharing the clip, Shanthanu wrote, "Only if I could Appa," a caption that resonated with fans and members of the film fraternity, who offered their condolences in the comments section.
Bhagyaraj's daughter, Sharanya, also remembered her father with an emotional video montage featuring photographs from different stages of their lives. The compilation included childhood pictures, moments of Bhagyaraj with her child, and screenshots of their text conversations, offering a glimpse into their close bond and how they remained an active part of each other's daily lives despite their busy schedules.
In her emotional tribute, she wrote about getting many missed calls from her father.
Bhagyaraj died in Chennai on June 27 after suffering a heart attack. Following his death, the Tamil Nadu government accorded state honours for his final journey, while members of the film fraternity mourned the loss of one of Tamil cinema's most celebrated creative voices.
Widely regarded for his exceptional screenwriting and middle-class family dramas, Bhagyaraj left behind a legacy that has influenced generations of filmmakers and actors.
