Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja has announced the creation of an all-girls orchestra as a heartfelt tribute to his daughter, Bhavatharini, who passed away in January 2024. The veteran composer shared the news on social media, inviting young women musicians to audition and join the group. He explained that this initiative is rooted in a wish once expressed by his daughter, who had dreamt of seeing a platform that would celebrate and empower women in music.