A day after Tamil actor and music composer Vijay Antonys daughter Meera died of alleged suicide, his old statement on suicide awareness has now surfaced on the internet.Vijay Antonys old video on suicide awareness goes viral after his daughters deathIn the video, Vijay, who lost his father at a young age to suicide, urged people to avoid taking this extreme step.“No matter how painful life gets, or the kind of difficulties you might have to go through, never commit suicide. It is heartbreaking for the children. My father took his own life when I was 7 and my sister was 5. I have seen how difficult it was for my mother after that and the hardships she has gone through,” Vijay had once said in an interview, according to Onmanorama.com.Vijay also talked about suicidal tendencies in children due to the “pressure of studies.”“They are sent to tuition immediately after school. Remember, you arent even giving them time to think. Please dont do that. Allow them some time to be free. As for adults, I want them to love themselves rather than be obsessed over wealth and success,” the actor-composer said.About Vijay AntonyFor those who are unaware, Vijay Antony is a famous music director and actor in the Tamil film industry. He transitioned into an actor after delivering popular hit songs for the Tamil industry. He is also known for his directorial skills and is a producer too. His wife, Fatima Vijay Antony, handles their production house. Vijay and his wife Fatima also have a younger daughter named Lara.
