Urvashi explains why she is K. Misses Bhagyaraj’s funeral: ‘I wanted to remember him alive’ | Tamil Movie News

K Bhagyaraj, a veteran filmmaker, actor and writer in the Tamil film industry, died of a heart attack on June 27. Several leading figures from film and politics paid their last respects to the late filmmaker, while fans turned up in large numbers to bid farewell. Actress among them Urvashi Absent was her debut as a leading lady in the 1983 blockbuster film ‘Munthai Mudichu’ directed by Bhagyaraj. The actress finally spoke about her decision, and her absence was discussed on social media.

Urvashi chose silence over the public display

In an interview with Galatta, Urvashi addressed the criticism and explained why she chose not to visit Bhagyaraj’s body. “People kept asking why I didn’t come, but there was a reason behind it. When I went there, everyone expected a response from me. I did not want to express my grief in front of the media,” he said. That’s enough for me.” The actress revealed that she spoke to Purnima Bhagyaraj privately after the veteran filmmaker’s death and offered her condolences privately instead of mourning in public.

Dealing with Urvashi’s personal loss

Urvashi admits that she was not mentally strong enough to face the situation. She said, “I don’t have the strength to deal with such a loss in public. There was no need for me to be overly emotional or create emotional drama in front of the camera.” He also said that public reaction is often judged regardless of its degree of veracity. “Some people will say emotions are real; some people will say emotions are fake. I didn’t want there to be any room for that kind of discussion. Sometimes we can’t even control our own emotions,” he explained.

The ‘Moonthai Mudichu’ actress holds on to that memory

Recalling her relationship with Bhagyaraj, Urvashi said that she always considered herself one of his favorite students. “He always made me laugh. He never liked seeing me cry,” she recalls. Explaining why she stayed away from the funeral, she said, “If I had gone there, I would have collapsed. I didn’t have the strength to watch him lie down. In my heart, he is still alive, smiling and walking around happily. This is how I want to remember him. I never wanted to see him in an ice box.” His heartfelt words resonated with fans, bringing to many the realization that grief is an intensely personal experience and that love for a mentor cannot be measured simply by one’s public appearance at the farewell.