What must be, will be, says widow of Dr Vishnuvardhan

On the first death anniversary of Dr Vishnuvardhan, DNA spoke to Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, his widow.

It’s one year since…
It is only when people actually refer to it that way that I realise it is one year. To me, it is all like yesterday. I remember what he said, I can still see things… he has left me so many memories. It is as if he is still here, as if he had never gone.

How does it feel to be at Abhiman studios?
I feel very proud. So many people come here to express their love. The love he has had for other people, the impact on their lives…People seem to be giving back, several times over, what he gave them.

How far has the building of the memorial progressed?
We have got an assurance from the chief minister that the work will start in a few weeks.

And what are your future plans?
As of now, it is the memorial. There is lot of work still to be done, but all that in the course of time. He would often tell me that we have little in our hands.

What must be will be, so we cannot expect anything from life; all we can do is take things as they come, enjoy what we can, and move on.

You have a lot of memories associated with this studio. How does it feel to be back?
This is where he and I first met, and I have a lot of beautiful memories. This is also where we performed his last rites.

What is the one thing that you remember most about him?
He was so child-like. He laughed a lot. Just being with him gave us a lot of positive energy. And it’s not just me. His friends remember him as a jovial man.