K. Bhagyaraj, a veteran filmmaker, actor and writer in the Tamil film industry, passed away on June 27 after a cardiac arrest. Several prominent figures from film and politics paid their last respects to the late filmmaker as fans turned up in large numbers to bid farewell. Among them, the actress Urvashi was missing She made her debut as a leading heroine in 1983 with the blockbuster film ‘Munthanai Mudichu’ under the direction of Bhagyaraj. Finally, the actress spoke about her decision and her absence was talked about on social media.
Urvashi chooses silence over public exposure
In an interview with Galatta, Urvashi addressed the criticism and explained why she chose not to visit Bhagyaraj’s mortal remains. “People kept asking why he wasn’t coming, but there was a reason behind it. If I had gone there, everyone would have expected a reaction from me. I didn’t want to show my pain in front of the media,” she said. She added: “My lord’s soul knows how much I respected him, and so does his family. That’s enough for me.” The actress revealed that she had spoken to Poornima Bhagyaraj personally after the veteran filmmaker’s death and conveyed her condolences privately instead of crying in public.
Urvashi’s personal way of coping with loss
Urvashi admitted that emotionally she was not strong enough to face the situation. “I don’t have the strength to handle this loss in public. There was no need for me to get too emotional in front of the cameras or create emotional drama,” she said. He also said that public reaction is often judged regardless of its degree of authenticity. “Some people would say that emotions are real; others would say that emotions are fake. I didn’t want there to be room for that kind of discussion. Sometimes we can’t even control our own emotions,” she explained. Her candid clarification has been supported by many fans, who appreciated her honesty and respected her personal way of grieving.
The ‘Munthanai Mudichu’ actress clings to the memories that matter
Recalling her relationship with Bhagyaraj, Urvashi said she was always considered one of his favorite students. “He always wanted me to smile. She never liked to see me cry,” she recalled. Explaining why she stayed away from the funeral, she said: “If I had gone there, I would have broken down. I didn’t have the strength to see him lying there. In my heart, he is still alive, smiling and walking happily. This is how I want to remember him. I never wanted to see him in an ice box.” His heartfelt words have resonated with fans, driving home to many that grief is an intensely personal experience and that love for a mentor cannot be quantified simply by the public presence of a farewell.