Yash has explained why he chose not to attend the funeral of a 25-year-old fan who died by suicide in 2021.
The actor said he was deeply saddened by the death but did not want his attendance to create the impression that such an act could be a way to gain attention from a celebrity.
The fan had reportedly expressed a final wish that Yash and former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah attend his funeral. While Siddaramaiah attended the funeral, Yash did not.
Years later, Yash addressed the decision during an appearance on Aap Ki Adalat.
Yash Says He Did Not Want to Encourage a Wrong Mindset
Explaining his decision, Yash said he feared his attendance could unintentionally encourage others to think that extreme actions might lead to attention from their favourite celebrity.
He explained that he was saddened by the fan’s death but believed attending the funeral could send the wrong message.
Yash said, “Mujhe laga agar mein karunga, toh bohot logon ko yeh lag sakta hai ki aise karne se aa jayega. Woh mindset wrong hai.”
He further questioned what could be gained by attending the funeral after the death and said he did not want to encourage that behaviour.
The actor added that he felt deeply upset about the incident but believed that discouraging such a mindset was more important.
Yash Says He Wants to Meet Fans for Positive Reasons
Yash also spoke about his willingness to meet fans who achieve something positive in their lives.
The actor’s comments reflected his belief that the relationship between celebrities and their fans should encourage positive achievements rather than extreme actions.
His decision not to attend the funeral was therefore presented as an attempt to avoid creating an unintended precedent for other fans.
Who Was Yash’s Fan Who Died in 2021?
The deceased fan was identified by Mandya police as Ramakrishna, a 25-year-old man from Karnataka.
He reportedly died by suicide at his home in Kodidoddi village in Mandya district.
According to reports, Ramakrishna was a devoted fan of Yash and also admired Siddaramaiah.
A note was reportedly found after his death in which he described his life as a failure and expressed his final wish for Yash and Siddaramaiah to attend his funeral.
Siddaramaiah Attended the Fan’s Funeral
After learning about the incident, Siddaramaiah visited Kodidoddi village and participated in the fan’s last rites.
At the time, he expressed sadness over the death and stressed that no one should end their life at such a young age.
Siddaramaiah also said that he did not believe he had ever personally met the fan.
The incident received attention because of the young man’s admiration for both Yash and the former Karnataka Chief Minister.
Yash Had Condemned the Incident at the Time
Yash had also publicly reacted to the fan’s death in 2021.
The actor expressed his condolences and said that fans’ love and support are what motivate actors.
He also made it clear that such an act was not what he expected from his fans.
His latest comments provide further context for the decision he made at the time.
Yash’s Message to Fans Remains Focused on Positive Choices
Yash’s explanation centres on the idea that celebrity admiration should never come at the cost of a person’s life.
By choosing not to attend the funeral, the actor said he wanted to avoid creating the impression that an extreme act could result in personal attention from a celebrity.
His comments also underline the responsibility celebrities can face when fans form intense emotional connections with them.
Yash’s Toxic Release Date Is August 26
Yash is currently preparing for the release of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups.
The Geetu Mohandas directorial is scheduled to arrive in theatres on August 26, 2026.
The film has been shot simultaneously in English and Kannada and will also have dubbed versions in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam.
Toxic is backed jointly by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations.
FAQ
Why did Yash not attend his fan’s funeral?
Yash said he did not attend because he feared his presence could encourage others to believe that extreme actions might be a way to attract attention from a celebrity.
What happened to Yash’s 25-year-old fan?
The fan, identified as Ramakrishna, died by suicide at his home in Karnataka in 2021.
Did Siddaramaiah attend Yash’s fan’s funeral?
Yes. Siddaramaiah visited Kodidoddi village and participated in the fan’s last rites.
What did Yash say about the fan’s death?
Yash expressed sadness over the death and said that such an act was not what he expected from his fans.
When is Yash’s Toxic releasing?
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups is scheduled to release in theatres on August 26, 2026.
