The death of legendary filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj has shocked the Tamil film industry. While friends, relatives, and actors from the film industry pay their respects, actress Suhasini: revealed touching information regarding the veteran’s last moments. Speaking to the press after paying his respects, he recalled meeting Bhagyaraj a few days before his death and said there was nothing unusual about it. His heartfelt words add an emotional farewell chapter to the legendary filmmaker, known as the ‘King of Screenplay’.
Suhasini about Bhagyaraj’s last moments
Suhasini revealed that Bhagyaraj had attended Khushbu’s daughter’s wedding in Goa with his family just two days before his death. “Bhagyaraj sir left Chennai the same night. We just returned yesterday evening, and none of us imagined that this would happen,” he said. Recalling his last morning, he added, “He even went for his regular morning walk. Returning home, he said he had chest pain, and the family rushed him to Apollo Hospital.” He further remembered him with emotion, saying, “Until the end, he was a person who always smiled at everyone. He is no longer with us now, and I hope his soul rests in peace.”
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Bhagyaraj’s journey in cinema will always remain one of the greatest success stories in the film industry. Bhagyaraj was born on January 7, 1953, in Vellangovil, Coimbatore. He started his career as an assistant director working for Mr. Ramakrishnan and then under Bharathiraja. After recognizing his exceptional writing skills, Bharathiraja launched him into films by giving him a role in ’16 Vayathinile.’ Later, he worked in films like ‘Kizhakke Pogum Rail’ and ‘Sigappu Rojakkal,’ but he shot to fame when he starred in ‘Puthiya Vaarpugal’ in 1979.
Tamil cinema bids an emotional farewell to the ‘King of Screenplay’
The death of K Bhagyaraj has united everyone from the Tamil cinema industry in mourning. While colleagues, students, admirers, and politicians paid tribute to his films, it was also seen as a tribute to his simple nature. It becomes more painful in the light of what Suhasini says about her last meeting with Bhagyaraj, when he was happy and full of energy. While we will no longer be blessed with his presence, the films of K. Bhagyaraj will live on for generations to come.
