Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay said the State government would accord State honours for director Bharathiraja’s funeral.
Tamil Film Active Producers Association (TFAPA) had urged the State government to accord state honours as a tribute to director and the association founder Bharathirajaa during his last rites.
TFAPA said, “Shri Bharathiraja was one of the most influential and transformative figures in Indian cinema. A recipient of six National Film Awards, six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, and numerous other accolades, including the prestigious Padma Shri conferred by the Government of India in 2004, Shri Bharathiraja’s contribution to Indian cinema is unparalleled. As a filmmaker, he created several timeless classics. As an actor, he earned widespread appreciation through memorable performances.”
“In 2020, Shri Bharathirajaa, along with several of us, founded the Tamil Film Active Producers Association (TFAPA). Under his visionary leadership and guidance, the Association grew steadily and today proudly represents more than 400 active producers. He remained deeply committed to the welfare of producers, directors, actors and the overall growth of Tamil cinema, constantly encouraging and supporting the Association’s initiatives,” they said in a press release.
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