Days after legendary playback singer S Janaki passed away on July 11 at the age of 88 following multiple cardiac arrests, her granddaughter Apsara has shared an emotional note reflecting on the family's immense loss. Remembering her grandmother's warmth and values, Apsara also opened up about the devastating loss of her elder sister Varsha in 2023, revealing the deep bond the two shared. She also addressed criticism over the way she mourned and condemned the rumours surrounding her family.

Sharing her grief, Apsara wrote, "The person my grandmother loved the most in this world was my sister, Varsha. The bond they shared cannot be described in words. Today, I am carrying out all the responsibilities that my grandmother would have wanted me to, but the world should never forget that it was Varsha who was meant to be standing here, not me. Sadly, we lost Varsha in August 2023, and our family has still not recovered from that loss. Grief never truly disappears; it is a burden we learn to carry throughout our lives. The only thought that gives me comfort now is that my grandmother and Varsha are together again."

Responding to those who questioned why she did not cry publicly, Apsara said, "Please don't measure my love by the tears in my eyes. It was my grandmother who taught us to understand death from a deeply spiritual perspective. She believed that while life may come to an end, love never does. My experiences have made me stronger. Grief doesn't always have to be loud. Sometimes, it is silent, deeply personal, and lived within."

She also expressed disappointment over the rumours and assumptions surrounding her family following Janaki's passing.

"It is painful when people who know nothing about our family create their own stories and assumptions. My grandmother was one of the gentlest, kindest, and most humble people I have ever known. She always chose to see the good in everyone, and Varsha was exactly the same. Their innocence and childlike warmth drew people to them instantly. The thought that they are now reunited gives me the strength to move forward," Apsara wrote.