Kalabhavan Navas's Final Valentine Gift To Wife Makes Fans Emotional
Born in Vadakkencherry, Kerala, Navas Bakkar rose to fame as Kalabhavan Navas, following in the footsteps of his father, actor Abubakkar. His brother Niyaz also holds a special place in the hearts of Malayali audiences. At the time of his passing, Navas was just 51-years-old, and despite appearing to be in good health, he tragically suffered a fatal heart attack after completing a shoot. He was found unresponsive in his room.
Though actress and dancer Rehana stepped away from acting after their marriage, she appeared on camera once more, as per Navas's heartfelt wish; a Valentine's Day gift in the final year of his life. The song, Marannuvo Sakhi, has since taken on a deeply emotional meaning. It continues to move listeners, a haunting reminder of love and farewell intertwined.
In an earlier interview, Navas had made a sombre remark that he might not be with Rehana for the next Valentine's Day. After recording the song, he phoned her from the studio and said, 'I sang it with you in mind… You might remember it even after my time.' These words unsettled Rehana, who eagerly asked him daily whether the song had been released.
The video for Marannuvo Sakhi was filmed on Valentine's Day and portrays a timeless love story across generations. The producers had asked the couple to feature in the video together, a request that saw both bursting into laughter on camera, capturing the easy joy they shared. Rehana later recalled how difficult it was for them to remain serious during filming.
One memorable scene shows Navas cycling through a green field, with Rehana seated gracefully on the front of his bicycle, an image now etched in the memories of fans as a tribute to enduring love.
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