Manoj K Jayan gets emotional at daughter Tejalakshmi’s debut film launch, Recalls Urvashi’s role : She’s a versatile actress

Mollywood actor Manoj K Jayan turned emotional during the press meet of his daughter Tejalakshmi’s debut film ‘Sundariyayaval Stella’, as he recalled the pivotal role his former wife and acclaimed actress Urvashi played in shaping their daughter’s journey into films.“This Is the happiest moment of my life”As reported by On Manorama, addressing the media, Manoj couldn’t hold back tears while speaking about how far his daughter has come. He reflected on their move from Chennai when Tejalakshmi was just seven years old. “I wanted her to study well, get a good job, and get married,” he said, adding that he had taken a step back in his own acting career to raise his daughter with care. “There was a gap in my career because I loved my daughter and spent time taking care of her.

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Tejalakshmi, visibly moved by her father's emotions, gently held his hands in support during the press interaction.Seeking blessings from UrvashiManoj revealed that Tejalakshmi’s desire to enter films was first shared with his wife Asha, who is also close to her. But when it came to formalizing the decision, Manoj insisted that his daughter seek the blessings of her mother, Urvashi. “Even if she had to travel to Chennai, I told her she should inform her mother first and get her blessings,” he said.

“Urvashi is among the most versatile actresses in South India.”“ I insisted that Urvashi should be the first to hear the script”Manoj also credited his close friends Sethu and Alex for finding the perfect story for Tejalakshmi’s launch.“Sethu believed this script was ideal for my daughter. I insisted that Urvashi should be the first to hear it. I told them that if both she and Tejalakshmi felt it was right, only then would I consider it. Once they gave their approval, I listened to the story myself — and I truly loved it,” he concluded.