Bhavatharini Death: Ilaiyaraaja's daughter Bhavatharini passed away on Thursday evening at the age of 47 in Sri Lanka. She was reportedly diagnosed with stones in her gall bladder, which was later confirmed to be stomach cancer. As per reports, her family will bring her mortal remains back to Chennai from Sri Lanka for her final rituals.
Ilaiyaraaja is also reportedly in Sri Lanka, where he is scheduled to perform a concert this weekend. Bhavatharini was in Sri Lanka for Ayurvedic medical treatment.
Pawan Kalyan released an official statement after the untimely demise of Bhavatharini and expressed his grief. He said, "It is very heartbreaking to learn the news about Bhavatharini's death. She has contributed a lot to the music industry and won a 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."
Silambarasan wrote on X, "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."
Bhavatharini won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer in 2000 for her song 'Mayil Pola Ponnu Onnu' from the movie 'Bharathi'. She made her debut as a singer in 1995 in the movie 'Raasaiya' and sang several hit songs in her career. She also turned composer for the 2004 Hindi movie 'Phir Milenge', starring Shilpa Shetty, Abhishek Bachchan and Salman Khan.