Fans and family bid a tearful farewell to Bhagyaraj, funeral held with full state honours
Veteran Indian actor and director K. Bhagyaraj was laid to rest with full state honours in Chennai following his death from a heart attack. Numerous political leaders and film industry figures attended the funeral to pay their final respects.
Why it matters
Bhagyaraj was a significant cultural figure in Indian cinema, and the state funeral reflects his lasting impact on the Tamil film industry and public life.
Veteran actor and director K. Bhagyaraj was given a tearful farewell as he was cremated with full state honours on Sunday.
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