APPU WAS 13 YEARS YOUNGER TO ME AND I TREATED HIM LIKE MY SON

IN AN ODE TO HIS BELOVED APPU, THE ACCLAIMED ACTOR TRAVELS DOWN THE STREETS OF NOSTALGIA, REMINISCING THE GOOD TIMES WITH THE POWER STAR

- Madhu Daithota

A month after Puneeth Rajkumar passed away, elder brother Shivarajkumar shares that he still cannot believe that his little brother isn't around. On October 29, Sandalwood lost one of its most iconic actors. Known for his genial personality, generous spirit, humility and a smile that never left his face, Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar, 47, who succumbed to a card left behind a legion of fans and avoid that admirers say can never be filled. The family has been quietly grieving, still trying to come to grips with the loss. Our main concern is Ashwini (wife of Puneeth Rajkumar) and the kids (his two daughters – Drithi and Vanditha). At the same time, I'm also struggling to face reality. Somehow, I can't come to terms with the fact that he's not around anymore. I feel like he'll walk in through the door saying Shivanna at any moment. It's been especially hard because when I step out of the house and go on the streets, I see his banners and posters offering shraddhanjali everywhere. That's when it hits me and I just turn my face away. I don't want to look at 1 them. It brings such a lump in my throat. The only balm to my wounded soul is when I think of all the wonderful times we had.

“Appu was an adorable child...13 years younger to me, so he was like my own son.