Letters

Maadhavi Chechi,

I grew up in a small town call Kannur in Kerala in the 90s. Once every couple of years during our childhood, we would visit my aunt and uncle in Vadagara (Kerala) and spend a few nights at their house, visiting cousins, playing board games and engaging ourselves in all things that a set of pre-internet kids would engage themselves in.

One of the perks of visiting my aunt and uncle was that they owned a movie theater, and we would get to watch a movie in the private balcony section of the theater during each visit. It was one such summer, when Akashadoothu came out. That was also the summer when I saw Akaashadoothu for the first and last time.

When I say “first and last time”, it is by no means meant as a diss to the creators, actors and contributors of Akaashadoothu. In fact, it is quite the opposite. The story had been so masterfully woven that It successfully achieved its goal of being the saddest story ever told, so much so that it is basically impossible for me to watch that movie one more time.

Now you might be wondering why I’ve been forcing you to take a trip down my (a stranger’s) memory lane. Well – I have you to thank for that. I was actually getting lost in the wonderful world of Facebook and the interweb, on a beautifully warm Saturday night, when I came  across a Facebook post about a famous Mayalam actress from the 90s who now flies planes. Curiosity got the best of me, and I clicked the bait. And before I knew It, I was deeply immersed in the biography of someone, who to me was (and always will be) “Annie” from Akaashadoothu – the character that was the backbone of Akaashadoothu.

Reading about “Madhavi” and doing a Google search on “Madhavi” is what brought me to this email address. And here I am. I am not sure if this is a real email address. Either way, I would like to say “Hello Madhavi Chechi”. I would love to hear from you.

Regards,

Bavitha

Hi Maadhavi Ma’am,

I’m Satya from Hyderabad, I watched Interview with TV9, really hats off to you mam, the way you were talking, so confident and happy! It brings a lot of energy to fans like me. You look amazing and gorgeous. During Interview Mr. Ralph Sharma Sir said you are the role model for women and we all totally agree. It was great pleasure seeing you after so many years.

We are really waiting for you to start 2nd innings in movies! we are so happy seeing your Interview and also knowing that you are well settled in USA with a lovely family and Kids. But we miss you and your acting.

God Bless you and your family..

Your Fan,

Satyanarayana

Dear madam..

Hello Madam ,my name is Rakesh from Chennai. I am your great & Die Hard Fan, love all your movies especially RAJA PARVAI, in that movie you have acted equal to Kamal Hassan Sir, & I have NO WORDS to say about that film & your acting.. Hats off to you ma’am, AWESOME… I don’t have words to express… My best wishes to you & your Family…

Yours lovingly,

Rakesh

Hello

Hello madam,

How are you ?

Last week I saw your marvellous acting in the Movie Tik. Tik.. Tik..

That Bharatnatyam dance you did was amazing! And I felt really sad that I was not born during your cinema acting career period!! Your Eyes… Floored me… Probably I am as old your children, I shouldn’t say this, but Forgive me, they are simply Mesmerizing…From yesterday I became your die hard fan ma’am.

With Regards,

Kannan

Dear Ma’am,

Its a great pleasure for me to write this e-mail to you and hope that it reaches you among the thousands of other people who write to you. I am from Chennai and a huge fan of yours. I grew up watching a lot of your movies. I watched “Thillu mullu” when I was in my 8th std for the first time and trust me, I watched it again and again for you. You are so very beautiful!

I am working now and every time my mom wants me to get married, I escape from her by asking her to find a girl who looks exactly like you. Thanks for saving my bachelorhood as my mom is never going to succeed! Thanks for your amazing acting and films.

Regards,

Lokesh

Dear Maadhavi Mam,

I would like to say that I am one of your fans living in Bangalore. More that my younger sister resembles you to some extent (at least 80%) you are always remembered in our family. Your acting was quite adorable and very casual. May god give you long life and peace.

Regards

Ram

Respected Madam,

First of all I am very happy to know you are not only a successful & a wonderful actress but also lovely mother to three very cute children!

1. Your dedication and contribution to society through Indian cinema media is incredible!

you worked with great directors in India.

2. You worked with almost all great directors of Indian cinema & your co stars are all legends of Indian cinema.

3. You are a real true legendary actress of indian cinema!

4. You are a source of inspiration to all upcoming actresses as well as all mothers.

5. The way you dedicated your life to family after enjoying such stardom is simply admirable!

6. The way you brought up your children with utmost love and affection is exemplary.

May god bless you with good health & long life madam.

Naga Raju

Hi Mam,

How are you?  I liked your movies and I recently saw your interview in TV9

Anveshana. You still are looking so good and your daughters are so cute…

We are looking forward to your comeback to the Film Industry!

Warm Regards

Sangeeta

Hello Madhavi Garu,

Firstly, it is so good to go through your web site, felt like I had a chance to meet my family member. I recently saw TV9 Anveshana program, I was glad that they found you…One of the best episodes for Anveshana, was You! Your family, the happiness in your eyes when you were talking about your three princesses was amazing, simply superb!

No wonder film industry is missing you… we definitely want you back… you elder daughter is just like you… I wish she could come into movies to replace you and your acting which we are missing. Continue to have a happy and blessed life you are gifted with!

Take care,

Sita