Bhavatharini, the only daughter of legendary film music director Ilayaraja passed away a couple of weeks back after battling with cancer. The entire family is still in mourning and her uncle Gangai Amaran has now shocked fans by stating that a famous music director has forged her signature.
Music composer Dhina is serving as the President of the Tamil Film Music Artists Association. While this association has been functioning for 4 years under his leadership, now the election is being held to choose the next leader. Gangai Amaran has said in a press conference that composer Dhina has informed members adamantly that he will contest for the post of president.
Apart from that, Gangai Amaran has also leveled accusations against Deena. Then he said: “This is the place where Ilayaraja should have sat. You know about the sad event that happened in our house. So he couldn’t come. I am speaking on behalf of him. According to the bylaws of the Film Music Artists Association, the tenure of a person to hold office is 2 years. But Dhina has used his clout to hold the post of president for four years already. He says that he will continue to rule like a dictator. It is the opinion of people like Ilayaraja that every member should be given a chance to hold office and lead the union effectively rather than one person holding on to it.”
Gangai Amaran also leveled shocking allegations of various malpractices that have also taken place in the union. “They have signed and submitted some documents stating that they have given money to impoverished musicians affected during the Corona period. In the documents prepared by them, they have forged the signature of the late Bhavatarini without her knowledge. Through this, they have embezzled money up to Rs.80 lakhs.”
Gangai Amaran angrily concluded that Dhina is planning to take the post of President again because he is afraid of legal action against him for the alleged malpractices if the leadership post goes to someone else. Dhina who is also a BJP functionary has not responded to the allegations so far.