CHENNAI: Actress Paayal Rajput, whose father passed away a year ago, has now penned an emotional post to her dad in which she has expressed how much she misses him.
Taking to her Instagram page to share a video made using of clips of her dad, Paayal wrote, "Papa, it’s been one year without you. I miss you more than words can say."
The actress, who was overcome with emotion, went on to add, "I tried so hard to save you. Sometimes I regret agreeing to the operation, but I know you just wanted to beat cancer. It breaks my heart that things didn’t go our way. See you on the other side, Papa. Please wait for me."
It may be recalled that earlier this year, Paayal had broken down on stage while participating in a recent film event. The actress later explained that she was hit by a wave of emotions at the event, leading to a vulnerable moment on stage.
Taking to her Instagram page to explain what had happened, the actress had said, "I was hit with a wave of emotions at yesterday’s event, leading to a vulnerable moment on stage. It happens, and I’m embracing it."
For the unaware, the actress, who plays the female lead in director Hemanth's upcoming film, 'First Time 01.01.01', turned emotional during a press conference that was held at the trailer launch event of the film.
The actress, while replying to a question on whether she had attended a Vipassana course recently, broke down while recalling how shattered she and her family were after the demise of her dad, whom she considers her hero.
Responding to the question, the actress began her reply by saying, "I will just share my experience in a nutshell. I attended a Vipassana course in Jaipur."
Going on to explain why she chose to attend a Vipassana course, the actress informed that her entire family went through a painful time seven to eight months ago when her father got diagnosed with cancer.
The actress disclosed, "That was such a painful time for my entire family. Especially, my mom and all the close and loved ones."
At that point, Payal said that she was unable to figure out what was wrong and what was right and how to go ahead with life.
I was completely shattered in my own mind. I didn't know how to console my mom on the one hand and how to console myself on other hand. I didn't know. And my father, he was a hero of my life," she had said as tears had welled up in her eyes.
The actress, who pulled herself together, had gone on to say, "Recently, my film 'Khush Khabari' got released. It's a Punjabi film. On his death bed also, he was saying, 'I want to watch this film of yours'."
Stating that her dad was her biggest critic, the actress had said, "Every time my film came out, he was like, 'Oh my gosh, I love your film 'RX 100'. Though it was quite bold, but still, no comments on that. You have played your part and you are a brilliant actor.'"
"Those words coming from his mouth meant everything to me," the actress had said. "And now, he is not there. On 28th July, (it is) about to get one year. Dad has gone. He was waiting for me," she said even as she broke down and handed over the mike saying, "Sorry, I am sorry."
