'I was informed about his demise, why should I see his body?' Sheela reveals why she didn't see Prem Nazir one last time

It’s been 36 years since Malayalam’s evergreen hero Prem Nazir passed away. Once, Nazir and Sheela were the favourite on-screen pair of Malayalis. Their friendship was not just limited to cinema; it was a deep and enduring bond. Yet, Sheela’s absence at Prem Nazir’s final rites was a topic of much discussion. Now, Sheela has addressed this during her visit to Chirayinkeezhu, Nazir’s birthplace.

"I couldn’t bear to see Nazir sir’s lifeless face. Why should I see that? That’s why I didn’t come. At that time, I was in Sweden with my sister. I was informed about sir’s death. I could have come if I tried. But why? I made a decision. I remember Nazir sir’s face when he was alive. That’s enough for me," Sheela said.

Sheela was speaking after receiving the Prem Nazir Award from Minister KN Balagopal at a memorial event organized by the Chirayinkeezhu Pouravali. "The greatest award I have received so far was my son. But now, the award given by the people of Chirayinkeezhu in Nazir sir’s name means more than anything else to me," she added.