Bharathiraja Death Updates: Prabhu says legend will live on as long as cinema exists; Vijay Sethupathi remembers his teacher
Legendary Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja has passed away at the age of 84. His final rites were performed with state honours in Theni, Tamil Nadu, following an outpouring of tributes from the Indian film fraternity.
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Bharathiraja was a transformative figure in Indian cinema, known for revolutionizing rural storytelling and influencing generations of filmmakers.
Bharathiraja Funeral Updates: Veteran Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja passed away on June 10 at the age of 84, leaving behind a monumental legacy in Indian cinema. His final rites were conducted with full state honours on Thursday, following an announcement by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, who visited the director’s residence to pay his last respects.
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