Vadivel Balaji is an Indian comedian, impersonator and actor. He mainly appears in Tamil television serials and films.
Wiki/Biography
Vadivel was born on Thursday, February 17, 1977 (45 years old; died in 2020) in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
appearance
Height (approximate): 5′ 6″
Eye Color: Brown
Hair color: Black
Family, Caste and Wife
Vadivel was born into a Hindu family in South India. He is married and has two children: a son and a daughter.
Vadivel Balaji and his wife
Vadivel Balaji and his son
Vadivel Balaji’s children
Vadivel Balaji and family
Profession
In 1991, he made his debut in the Tamil film En Rasavin Manasile. He has acted in several Tamil films such as Kaalam Maari Pochu (1996), Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000), Thavasi (2001), Sutta Pazham Sudatha Pazham (2016) and Kolamavu Kokila (2018). He made his debut as a comedian in the television series Athu Ithu Yethu (2014). He has appeared in television comedy shows such as Sirichha Pochu (2014) and Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Champions (2019).
Vadivel Balaji in TV Shows
Vadivel Balaji in Athu Ithu Yethu
In 2014, he participated in the seventh season of the popular South Indian television dance reality show Jodi Number One.
Awards and Honors
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
- 1996: Best Comedy Actor Award for Kaalam Maari Pochu (1996)
- 2000: Best Comedy Actor Award for Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000)
- 2001: Best Comedy Actor Award for Thavasi (2001)
Film Awards
- 2005: Acted in the Tamil film Chandramukhi
Vadivel Balaji and the late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
die
He was reportedly rushed to private hospitals including Billroth Hospital and Vijaya Hospital in Chennai on August 24, 2020, due to severe chest pain. His hands were paralyzed and he was on a ventilator. Due to lack of funds, he was rushed to Omandurar Estate, a public hospital in Chennai. On the morning of September 10, 2020, he died of cardiac arrest and stroke.
Facts/Trivia
- He gained popularity for his imitation of the Tamil comedian Vadivel; people started recognizing him as Vadivel Balaji.
- South Indian actor Robo Shankar shared a video after his death and said:
I’ve worked with him for 19 years and he’s a brilliant actor who’s done television, film and stage. Even if there’s an audience of a few thousand people, he’ll engage with them as a monologue and give witty responses.”
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