Don't destroy dad's image: Lakshmi Parvati

Lakshmi Parvati, widow of NTR, today launched a counter attack against actor Balakrishna, saying "he is bringing disgrace to his father (NTR) by criticizing our relationship." Talking to reporters in Hyderabad, she said: "In fact, the local court of Narasaraopet in Guntur district granted me the divorce on April 15th, 1993. NTR announced at a public meeting (at Tirupati on September 10th, 1993) that he would marry me provided I should be willing for that. Based on my willingness, I and NTR became couple the next day as per the Hindu Marriages Act. I didn't marry him for his properties. The court recognized me as NTR's wife and included my name as member in the Basavatarakam Trust."