For me, he was God itself in human form
Master film-maker and Dhadasaheb Phalke Award winner K Balachander , who passed away on Wednesday after a prolonged illness, was cremated in Chennai on Wednesday.
Balachander's son Prasanna lit the funeral pyre after completion of traditional rituals.
Fans, admirers and members of the film fraternity, including actorRajinikanth and acclaimed film-maker Bharathiraja were among those who bid a tearful adieu to the departed soul at the crematorium. A wreath was placed on behalf of former President A P J Abdul Kalam.
A sea of people lined up on both sides of the road to have a glimpse of the loved film-maker for one last time. All along the route in
Mylapore, Mandaveli, Adyar and Besant Nagar people from apartment complexes and commercial high-rise buildings watched the funeral procession.
Police had a tough time in regulating the crowd. Rajinikanth said: "KB sir's passing away is an irreparable loss.
For me, he was God himself in human form. He treated me as his son and not as an actor.
It is not possible to see another person like him. My prayers to God, may his soul rest in peace."
Balachander's son Prasanna lit the funeral pyre after completion of traditional rituals.
Fans, admirers and members of the film fraternity, including actor
Earlier, the body of the director was brought in a procession to the Besant Nagar electric crematorium from his Warren Road residence in Mylapore.
A sea of people lined up on both sides of the road to have a glimpse of the loved film-maker for one last time. All along the route in
Mylapore, Mandaveli, Adyar and Besant Nagar people from apartment complexes and commercial high-rise buildings watched the funeral procession.
Police had a tough time in regulating the crowd. Rajinikanth said: "KB sir's passing away is an irreparable loss.
For me, he was God himself in human form. He treated me as his son and not as an actor.
It is not possible to see another person like him. My prayers to God, may his soul rest in peace."
