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Chennai:

National award-winning singer and musician Bhavatharini, daughter of veteran composer Ilaiyaraaja, died on Thursday following sickness, movie business sources mentioned. Bhavatharini, who was in her late 40s, handed away in Sri Lanka the place she was reportedly present process therapy.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, additionally Puducherry Lt Governor, and varied others condoled her demise.

In a condolence message, Stalin recalled Bhavatharini had gained a National Award for the movie Bharathy, a biopic on nationwide poet Subramanya Bharathy. The void left behind by her will stay, he mentioned.

Bhavatharini earned a particular place within the hearts of the viewers along with her mellifluous voice, Soundararajan mentioned and prolonged her sympathies and condolences with the household of the deceased.

“Shocked and saddened by the passing away of Bhavatharini. Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers to Raja sir & Yuvan’s family during this difficult time. Om Shanti,” actor Simran wrote on her official ‘X’ deal with ‘Simranbaggaoffc.’ Musicians Yuvan Shankar Raja and Karthik Raja are Bhavatharini’s brothers.

Actor Prasanna condoled Bhavatharini’s demise.

“It’s absolutely sickening to know the passing away of #Bhavatharini .my heart goes out to #isaignani Ilayaraja sir and family. May she rest in peace,” he wrote on ‘X.’ Bhavatharini has rendered a lot of hits, together with crooning for her father.