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Yash skipped fan’s funeral to avoid wrong precedent
Actor Yash has explained why he did not attend the funeral of a 25-year-old fan who died by suicide in Karnataka in 2021. Speaking on 'Aap Ki Adalat', Yash said he feared…
The Story in Brief
Actor Yash has explained why he did not attend the funeral of a 25-year-old fan who died by suicide in Karnataka in 2021. Speaking on 'Aap Ki Adalat', Yash said he feared his presence would encourage others to take extreme steps to get his attention. The fan, Ramakrishna, had left a note requesting Yash and former chief minister Siddaramaiah to attend his funeral. Siddaramaiah attended, but Yash stayed away. Yash added he would rather meet fans who achieve something positive. The film 'Toxic', directed by Geetu Mohandas, is set for release on August 26, 2026.
The Indian Opinion
Some call Yash insensitive for staying away from a grieving family; others call him responsible for not risking copycat suicides. Both views miss the point. The fan's note, asking for a celebrity and a politician, already signals a desperate plea for recognition. Yash's reasoning is logical, but it does not erase the family's hurt. What will settle this is whether his public explanation actually reduces such incidents among fans in Karnataka.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, hindustantimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
