Actor Yashika Anand, who was recently involved in a grievous car accident near Chennai, took to Instagram to express grief over losing her best friend Bhavani in the same accident. In the emotional Instagram post, Yashika held herself responsible for the loss. On July 24, the actor was driving from Mahabalipuram with three of her best friends. They met with an accident after the vehicle collided with a railing. Yashika, who was driving, and two others suffered serious injuries, while Bhavani passed away.
“In my life, I never thought I would be the reason for u to not be with us today! Rip my beautiful angel. Love u abundantly,” Yashika wrote on Tuesday, August 3. Apologizing to her late best friend, Yashika wrote, "I really can’t express what I’m going through right now! I will forever feel guilty to be alive!! I don’t know if I should thank god for saving me from that tragic accident or blame god whole my life for taking away my bestest friend away from me.”
Expressing her grief, Yashika stated, “I really miss u each second Pavani. I know you can never forgive me!! I’m really sorry I put your family in such a horrible situation. Just know I miss u each second and I’m forever guilty to be alive. Hope your soul rests in peace. I pray you come back to me!! Hope someday your family forgives me! I’II forever cherish our memories paw! (sic).”
Sharing a photo of Bhavani, Yashika also noted that she will not be celebrating her birthday this year on August 4, and requested fans not to celebrate too.
On the same day, Yashika also updated her fans about the status of her health in a separate Instagram post. She said that she will not be able to stand or walk for the next five months due to multiple fractures. She also condemned and made clarifications about the false information about the accident that have been doing the rounds on social media.
Yashika is currently being treated at a private hospital in Chennai and is reportedly recovering well. According to a report in The Indian Express, a police case has been filed against the actor and her driving license has been confiscated, following the accident.