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Rajesh Rajamani

In a family of virtuosos, Bhavatharini Raja carved her own unique space

The sudden demise of singer and musician Bhavatharini Raja has shocked the Tamil public. She was only 47 years old, by no means an age for anyone to depart their existence. Bhavatharini was always associated with her youthful and mellifluous voice. How could someone like that, with the magical ability to comfort her listeners, die so early?

And worse, how does one offer solace to a grieving family whose music and songs have offered solace to the entire Tamil population for decades?

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