The family of veteran filmmaker and actor Bhagyaraj still feels the pain of his loss just a few days after his demise. Fans and members of the film fraternity have been pouring in heartfelt tributes to the screenwriter-director as his loved ones are yet to come to terms with his absence. One of the recent emotional moment is the Instagram post by popular television host and actress Keerthi Shanthanu, popularly called Kiki, which has touched the hearts of thousands of followers.
Keerthi’s ‘Miss You Appa’ post leaves fans emotional
Keerthi posted two very personal pictures on Instagram, both about the sweetness of memory and the pain of loss. A happy family moment was captured in one photo with Bhagyaraj, Poornima Bhagyaraj, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, and Keerthi smiling together. In the second image, Bhagyaraj’s framed photograph was seen with a garland, with incense sticks and flowers placed in front of it as a tribute. Keerthi captioned the pictures, “Miss You Appa,” and tagged Bhagyaraj’s official Instagram account. The lovely act melted her fans’ hearts, who commented that she showed a beautiful way to express her feelings for her late father-in-law.
Fans shower love and remember Bhagyaraj’s legacy
The long emotional post earned hundreds of responses. Fans flooded the comments section with comforting words that Bhagyaraj’s memories and contributions to Tamil cinema will stay forever. Many called him an irreplaceable filmmaker whose stories continue to inspire generations. Others too sent their strength to the Keerthi and Bhagyaraj family, appreciating the simple yet strong tribute posted on social media.
A bond that went beyond family relations
Those close to the family have often spoken about the special bond Bhagyaraj shared with Keerthi. He reportedly treated her more like his own daughter than just a daughter-in-law, and that affection was evident during a number of public appearances over the years. Bhagyaraj also handled Shanthanu and Keerthi’s relationship with warmth and dignity, announcing their wedding himself to prevent unnecessary rumours. His open nature and kindness earned him a lot of respect at the time, so Keerthi’s latest Instagram post carries even more weight, reflecting the love and respect she still has for him.
