K. Bhagyaraj, a veteran filmmaker, actor and writer in the Tamil film industry, passed away on June 27 due to cardiac arrest. Several prominent figures from the world of film and politics paid their last respects to the late filmmaker, while a large number of fans turned out to bid him farewell. Among them, actress Urvash Missing. In 1983, she made her debut as a heroine in the hit film Munthanai Mudichu directed by Bhagyaraj. The actress finally spoke out about her decision and her absence was discussed on social media.
Urvashi chooses silence rather than public display
In an interview with Galata, Urvashi responded to the criticism and explained why she chose not to visit Bhagyaraj’s body. “People keep asking me why I don’t come, but there’s a reason behind it. If I went there, everyone would be expecting my reaction. I don’t want to express my sadness in front of the media,” she said. She added, “My husband’s soul knows how much I respect him, and so does his family. That’s enough for me. The actress revealed that she personally spoke to the veteran filmmaker following his death and expressed her condolences privately rather than publicly.
Urvashi’s personal way of coping with loss
Urvashi admitted that she was not emotionally strong enough to face the situation. “I don’t have the strength to deal with a loss like this in public. There’s no need for me to get overly emotional or create emotional drama in front of the camera,” she said. She also said people often judge public reactions regardless of how true they are. “Some people will say emotions are real, some people will say emotions are fake. I don’t want there to be any room for that kind of discussion. Sometimes we can’t even control our emotions. ” she explained. Her heartfelt clarification was supported by many fans who appreciated her honesty and respected her personal way of grieving.
‘Munthanai Mudichu’ actress retains important memories
Recalling her relationship with Bajiraj, Urvashi said she always considered herself one of his favorite students. “He always wanted me to smile. He never liked seeing me cry,” she recalled. Explaining why she didn’t attend the funeral, she said, “If I had gone there, I would have collapsed. I didn’t have the strength to look at him lying there. In my mind, he is still alive, smiling, and walking around happily. This is how I want to remember him. I never wanted to see him in the freezer. Her heartfelt words resonated with fans, leading many to realize that grief is an intensely personal experience and that love for a mentor cannot simply be quantified by a public appearance at a farewell ceremony.