Hayma Malini is a Singaporean radio host and television producer. She is the wife of Indian singer Yugendran Vasudevan, the son of the famous Tamil playback singer and Malaysian actor Malaysia Vasudevan.
Wiki/Biography
Hayma Malini was born on April 23 in Singapore. Her zodiac sign is Taurus. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Oklahoma City University from 2012 to 2015. In 2015, she received a Master of Arts in Mass Communication and Media Studies from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′7″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Her grandparents belonged to Sri Lanka.
Parents and siblings
Her father’s name is Radakrishna and mother’s name is Vasadala N Govindasamy who died on May 23, 2016.
Photos of Heima Malini’s parents when they were young
Heima Malini and her mother
husband and children
In 1999, Yugendran performed at the launch of a Tamil radio station in Sri Lanka called “Swarna Oli”, where he met Hayma Malini. On November 29, 1999, she married Yugendran, an Indian-Singaporean actor, singer, host and music director. In 2023, her husband Yugendran participated in the Tamil version of the reality show “Bigg Boss” Season 7, which aired on Star Vijay and streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.
Hayma Malini and Yugendran’s wedding day photos (from left – Pavithra, Malaysia, Yugendran, Hayma, Usha and Prashanthini)
The couple has three sons, Visashan Naarayan Yugendran, Kishan Naarayan Yugendran and Darshan Naarayan Yugendran.
Hayma Malini with Yugendran and her sons
Profession
In 1993, she started working with Singapore Airlines; however, she left her job in 1994. In 1999, she moved to Sri Lanka and started working at Columbo Communications.
beauty pageant
Hayma Malini has won multiple beauty pageants in Singapore and represented Singapore in international beauty pageants. In 1994, she won the title of Miss Intercontinental Singapore and represented Singapore in Germany. She won many titles, including Miss Model (1995) and Miss Tourism Singapore (1997), and represented Singapore to many countries including Turkey, Macau and the United States. Participated in Mrs. Singapore Universe 2007 held in the United States.
Hayma Malini Miss Tourism Singapore 1997
radio host
She served as RJ for Oli 96.8FM. She has won the title of Singapore Channel’s Most Popular Host for three consecutive years. She is a well-known host on Star Vijay TV and hosted the Tamil reality singing competition Super Singer in 2009.
Hayma Malini co-hosted “Airtel Super Singer” with her husband Yugendran in 2009
In the same year, she hosted another Tamil reality show “En Aasai Unnoduthan” on Jaya TV. She has also hosted many TV shows on Kalaingar TV and Sun TV.
television producer
Hayma Malini and Yugendran founded two companies in India named “Rambutan Productions” and “Rambutan Media Works” in Singapore. Through these companies, they produce numerous television programs for countries as diverse as India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. Some of the Singapore TV shows they have produced under Rambutan Media Works include “Endrendrum Punnagai”, “Sollathaan Ninaikirain” (talk show) and “Vidumurai Vasantham” (holiday variety show).
dispute
In 2018, Hayma Malini accused lyricist Vairamuthu of sexually harassing her after award-winning singer Chinmayi accused Vairamuthu of sexually harassing her. Hema Malini spoke about the harassment she received in a Facebook post, writing:
When I was at Sun Music, I witnessed Vairamuthu trying to freshen up with a young presenter…and I had talked about him on many stages over a decade ago! I salute Chinmayi for giving voice to many who are voiceless! It’s time for the industry to do some introspection… (sic). ”
Snippet of Hayma Malini’s Facebook post
Facts/Trivia
- She is a travel enthusiast and has been to many destinations such as Italy, Greece, Dubai, and Hong Kong.
- She follows a vegetarian diet.
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Source: HIS Education