Popular Music Composer Ilayaraja’s Daughter Bhavatharini Passes Away

Veteran music composer Ilayaraja’s daughter Bhavatharini passed away on January 25 after battling cancer.

Veteran music composer Ilayaraja’s daughter Bhavatharini passed away on January 25

Source : X/@CinemaWithAB

New Delhi: Veteran music composer Ilayaraja’s daughter Bhavatharini passed away on January 25 after battling cancer. She was 47 and was undergoing treatment in Sri Lanka. Her body is expected to be brought back to Chennai on January 26, for the final rites.

Bhavatharini was a talented singer and music composer, following in the footsteps of her father, the legendary Ilayaraja. Born into a family steeped in music, Bhavatharini inherited her father's legacy and went on to make a name for herself in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films. Her brothers Karthi Raja and Yuvan Shankar Raja are also music directors.

Bhavatharini began her singing career at a young age, lending her voice to songs composed by her father and brothers. She made her debut with the song 'Raasaiya,' which became a major hit. Throughout her career, she sang in albums and films composed by various music directors, including Deva and Sirpy. 

She received the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer in 2000 for her song 'Mayil Pola Ponnu Onnu' from the film 'Bharathi.'

Bhavatharini lent her voice to songs in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films. Bhavatharini also ventured into music composition. She made her debut as a music director with the 2002 Hindi film 'Mitr, My Friend.' She further explored her composing skills in the Telugu film 'Avunaa.'

Her father, Ilaiyaraaja, is a prolific composer who has given music for over 1,000 films in various languages.

Netizens including celebs paid tribute to the singer and music composer on X. Here are a few tweets:

 

 

Bhavatharini Ilayaraja was one of the nicest people I knew.

Safe travels, lovely girl.

I wish and pray for strength to Raja sir, Karthik Raja and Yuvan Shankar Raja. This is so heartbreaking.

💔

— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) January 25, 2024

Shocked and saddened by the passing away of Bhavatharini 💔Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers to Raja sir & the family during this difficult time. Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/rwtlAmrIAY

— Simran (@SimranbaggaOffc) January 25, 2024

The voice that forever lives in the heart of people for its innocence and love

Have a paeceful journey #Bhavatharini 💔 pic.twitter.com/hbnjUnhxGn

— Mayon (@mayontweets) January 25, 2024

Sad sad news, shattered to even absorb it fully, what a rare singing talent she was, Rest in Peace #Bhavatharini!! 🌸 pic.twitter.com/R2T8V3yyec

— Lost Soul (@SoulaceV) January 25, 2024

RIP Bhavatharini - A voice of rare beauty and depth, silenced too soon 💔 pic.twitter.com/kCNyhpSjTx

— Vibekadhalan™ (@vibekadhalan) January 25, 2024