MEENA’S HUSBAND VIDYASAGAR, 48, DIES
On Wednesday, the south film industry was shocked to learn of the death of Vidyasagar, the husband of well-known actress Meena. On Tuesday night, he died at a private hospital in the city. He was 48. According to sources close to the star, Vidyasagar was diagnosed with a lung ailment in March of this year and was being treated for it. He had previously contracted Covid-19 but had recovered from it.
Meena’s industry colleagues and friends and fans offered condolences on social media.
Actor Khushbu Sundar, who has shared screen space with Meena, tweeted, “Waking up to a terrible news. Heartbroken to learn actor Meena’s husband, Sagar, is no more with us. He was battling lung ailment for long. Heart goes out to Meena n her young daughter. Life is cruel. At loss of words to express grief. Deepest condolences to the family” with the hashtag #RIP.
Lakshmi Manchu wrote “Woke up to devastating news of #meena garu’s husband,
Vidyasagar garu passed away due to Covid complications. My deepest and heartfelt condolences to the entire family.”
Actor Sarath Kumar, who worked with Meena in over six movies, paid a touching tribute to Vidyasagar on his Twitter handle and extended support to the actor and her family. He wrote, “It is shocking to hear the news of the untimely demise of actor Meena’s husband Vidyasagar, our family’s heartfelt condolences to Meena and the near and dear of her family, may his soul rest in peace.”
Actors from other industries
also condoled Vidyasagar’s death. Telugu superstar Venkatesh wrote “Extremely sad and shocked by the demise of Vidyasagar gaaru! My heartfelt condolences to Meena gaaru and the entire family! Wishing them with all the strength to sail through this!” Annaatthe star Meena got married to Vidyasagar in June 2009, and the couple has a daughter Nainika.
Vidyasagar’ body was cremated at Besant Nagar in Chennai. Hundreds of people including Meena’s fans and her colleagues from the industry attended the last rites.