On the 39th birth anniversary of her late husband, Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja, actress Meghna Raj visited his memorial and celebrated the day with her fans. Meghna, deeply attached to her husband’s memories, honored the day by cutting a cake in his name. She also shared a heart-touching post dedicated to Chiranjeevi on Instagram, captioned, “You are my guide and my protector.” Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja died of heart failure on June 7, 2020, at the age of 39.

Chiranjeevi Sarja was a famous actor in the Kannada film industry. Her sudden demise shocked the industry and fans, especially as Meghna was five months pregnant at the time. She later gave birth to their son, Ryan Raj Sarja, fondly called Junior Chiru.

Chiranjeevi belonged to the prestigious Sarja family, with his uncle Arjun Sarja one of the most prominent names in South Indian cinema, and his brother Dhruv Sarja, known as the ‘Prince of Action’ in Sandalwood. Dhruv also paid a special tribute to his late brother in his latest film Martin, which is currently running in theatres.

Over time, friends of Meghna and Chiranjeevi, including actor Prajwal Devaraj and director Pannaga Bharana, have continued to visit the memorial, and shared their memories and tributes on social media.

Meghna’s Instagram post instantly garnered thousands of reactions from fans, celebrities and well-wishers. Many people took to the comments section to express their support, offer condolences and remember Chiranjeevi Sarja’s legacy. Followers referred to her as an inspiration, while others highlighted Meghana’s strength in the face of tragedy. The post was flooded with heartfelt messages, with users calling Chiranjeevi a guiding figure whose presence is still felt.