📌 Key Points
- Shantipriya reveals Bhanupriya’s severe depression & dementia.
- Industry snubs veteran: Roles revoked, 80s reunion invite denied!
- Film industry’s cruel treatment deepens Natya Mayuri’s pain.
- Bhanupriya quits films for good; no more acting, confirms sister.
“Natya Mayuri” Bhanupriya, the iconic senior heroine who captivated audiences across Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada cinema with her beauty and dance, remains a beloved figure. Recent whispers concerning her health, specifically regarding dementia and depression, have caused widespread concern. Now, her sister, Shantipriya, directly addresses these troubling rumors, offering much-needed clarity on the esteemed actress’s well-being.
Iconic Star’s Journey: Fame, Loss, Illness
The renowned senior heroine and ‘Natya Mayuri’ (Dancing Peacock) Bhanupriya needs no special introduction. With her beauty, acting prowess, and dance, she gained immense popularity, acting alongside many star heroes and building an impressive image. At the peak of her career, this charming actress reached audiences across languages in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada cinema.
She later married graphics engineer Adarsh Kaushal in 1998, having a daughter in 2002. However, just seven years into their marriage, the couple began living separately, though they did not divorce. While continuing her life, her husband’s sudden demise in 2018 due to a heart attack plunged her into severe depression. It was during this difficult time that Bhanupriya was also afflicted with dementia (loss of memory). Due to this illness, she made many attempts to regain her former self, even considering starting a dance school before eventually abandoning the idea.
After some time, false rumors began circulating that her health was deteriorating and she had lost her mental stability. Reacting strongly to these circulating rumors, Bhanupriya’s sister, popular actress Shantipriya, revealed the true situation, bringing tears to fans’ eyes with her disclosure about her sister’s health.
Sister’s Plea: Dispelling Rumors, Revealing Truth
Shantipriya stated, “My sister has been suffering from depression for some time now. She received offers for big films, but by the time of shooting, many changes were being made to her roles. After being offered roles and finalized for them, only to be told upon reaching the shooting spot that someone else has been cast in her place, my sister is falling deeper in depression. This is causing her further distress.” Shantipriya emphasized Bhanupriya’s vast career, noting, “She is an individual who has acted in 280 films throughout her career and received numerous awards. It is not right for the film industry to treat her this way. I cannot bear to see my sister in such a state. She is currently struggling mentally and has confined herself to her home, not going anywhere. Nobody is even inviting her to the 80s Stars Reunion.”
Addressing the rumors, Shantipriya urged, “The news circulating that my sister’s condition is not good is completely false; she is very healthy. Please do not spread such false news.” She also added that Bhanupriya will no longer be acting in films, thereby refuting and putting a stop to such speculation about her health.
Bhanupriya, who once starred in numerous films like ‘Apoorva Sahodarulu,’ ‘Bangaru Chiluka,’ ‘Chakravarthy,’ ‘Peddarayudu,’ ‘Anveshana,’ ‘Alapana,’ ‘Donga Mogudu,’ ‘Annamayya,’ and ‘Jayam Manadera,’ was last seen as the hero’s mother in the Shivakarthikeyan-starrer ‘Ayalaan.’ Since her husband’s passing in 2018, Bhanupriya had been living with her mother. Recently, her mother also passed away from a heart attack. Fans are wishing for Bhanupriya’s good health. Shantipriya’s frank appeal to the public not to believe false news, coupled with her confirmation of Bhanupriya’s current well-being while acknowledging her struggles with dementia and depression—exacerbated by industry treatment—has brought significant relief.
Looking Ahead
Shantipriya’s frankness brings clarity and relief. Our beloved Bhanupriya, a legend, deserves our collective empathy and respect as she bravely navigates her health struggles. May the industry and her legion of fans offer unwavering support, wishing her renewed peace and a brighter future.
