After devastating incident of his daughter Meera’s demise, Tamil
actor and music composer Vijay Antony shared his first statement.
His 16-year-old daughter was found dead at her Chennai home at
around 3 am on September 19. Meera allegedly killed self.
The actor and music composer rushed her to a nearby private
hospital, where she was declared dead on arrival.
A day after cremating his daughter, Vijay took to X to share his
heartbreaking statement.
Vijay Antony’s statement
Reportedly, Vijay Antony’s statement in Tamil is loosely translated
as, “All you kind-hearted people, my daughter Meera is very loving and brave.
She has now gone to a better and peaceful place… She is still conversing with
me.”
It further read, “I have died along with her. I have started
spending time with her now. Whatever good deeds that I will be doing henceforth
on behalf of her, will be initiated by her.”
About Meera
Meera, who studied at a private school in Chennai, was a top
performer in school and was reportedly the cultural secretary head.
Many from the Tamil film industry extended their condolences to
Vijay and family.
Actor Jayam Ravi had tweeted, “It’s heartbreaking to hear about the
loss of your daughter @vijayantony brother. To all the children out there,
please know that you are cherished, valued, and never alone. We are living only
for your happiness and love. Life is full of ups and downs, and you have the
power to overcome the challenges… Whatever, share with parents, we are there to
face it for you. RIP Meera.”
Meera was Vijay and Fatima’s elder daughter. The 16-year-old was
cremated on Wednesday. Her mother Fatima broke down in tears at the funeral as
she bid farewell to her daughter, as per local media house Thanthi TV. She
reportedly said, “I carried you in the womb… You could have said a word to
me.”
NE Watch Desk