Velmurugan (Bigg Boss Tamil 4) Wiki, Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

Virmurugan

Velmurugan is a famous Indian singer, actor and lyricist. In 2020, he appeared in the popular television reality show Bigg Boss 4 Tamil version aired by Star Vijay.

Wiki/Biography

Velmurugan was born on Wednesday, March 5, 1980 (40 years old in 2020) and his birthplace is Viruthachalam, Tamil Nadu. His star sign is Pisces. He studied at the Government Boys’ High School in Mudhanai (until 10th grade) and Government Boys’ High School in Virudachalam till 11th and 12th grade. According to some sources, he studied at Jayapriya Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School in Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu. He obtained a DEE diploma in music and a DMT (Diploma in Music Teacher Training) from the Government Polytechnic, Coimbatore. He then pursued a degree at the University of Tamil Nadu.

appearance

Height (approximate): 5′ 6″

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Virmurugan

Family and caste

He was born into a Hindu family in South India.

Parents and siblings

His father’s name is Dhanasekaran and his mother’s name is Amirthambal. In Bigg Boss house (2020), he shared that his parents did not have enough financial resources to provide treatment to his ailing mother, which led to her death. Two years after his mother’s death, his father also passed away. Velmurugan has an elder brother, Periyasamy.

Relationships, Wife and Children

He is married to Kala from Chennai and has two daughters, one of whom is named Pradakshana.

Virmurugan with his wife and two daughters

Virmurugan with his wife and two daughters

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Virmurugan with his wife and daughter

Virmurugan with his wife and daughter

Profession

He made his debut as a singer with the Tamil song “Madura Kulunga Kulunga” from Subramaniapuram (2008). He lent his voice to many popular Hindi songs such as “Aadungada Machaan” from Naadodigal (2009), “Sangili Bungili” from Muni 2: Kanchana (2011), “Aaravalli” from Avargalum Ivargalum (2011), “Local Boys” from Ethir Neechal (2013), “Atha Ponnu” from Ivan Yarendru Therikiratha (2017) and “Sandalee” from Semma (2019).

He gained popularity with ballads like ‘Madura’ from ‘Subramaniapuram’ (2008), ‘Aadungada’ from ‘Naadodigal’ (20069) and ‘Otha Sollala’ from ‘Aadukalam’ (2011).

Velmurugan records the song

Velmurugan records the song

He has also served as a judge in television shows. He has been the producer of several music albums such as Solak Kollai, Poonjsolai, Karisak Kaadu and Themmaangu Paattukkaaran.

Virmurugan plays judge in TV show

Virmurugan plays judge in TV show

In 2020, he participated in the popular television reality show Bigg Boss Tamil 4, hosted by famous Indian actor Kamal Haasan.

Velmurugan in Bigg Boss

Velmurugan in Bigg Boss

Awards and Honors

  • 2007: American University (PhD) Award
  • 2009: Edison Award for Best Introduced Singer – “Aadungada”
  • 2010: Naattupura Nayagan Award (awarded by then President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam)
    Velmurugan won the Best Singer Award

    Velmurugan won the Best Singer Award

  • 2011: Naattupura Nayagan Award
  • 2017: Marabu Isai Nayagan Award
  • 2019: Edison Award for Best Introduced Singer – “Kathari Poovazhagi”
  • 2019: Guinness World Records (Tamilkalai Oyilaattam)
  • 2020: Mirchi Award – Kathari Poovazhagi (Asuran)
  • 2020: T Awards – “Kathari Poovazhagi” (Asuran)

address

  • Mudhanai Village, Virudachalam Post & Taluk, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu
  • 48/21, Kutty Gramany street, Raja Annamalaipuram, Ch. 28
  • 117-A, South Street, Mudhani, Virudhachalam Taluk, Cuddalore District. Password: 607804
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Favorite things

  • Songs: Kallilae Kalai Vannam Kandaan in Kumudam (1969), Samarasam Ulaavum Idamae in Rambaiyin Kaadhal (1956)
  • Music Director: Ilayaraja
  • Recording studio: Krishna Digit Sing, Kalasa, Prasad
  • Lyrics: Vaali, Yuga Barathi, Kabilan
  • Comedians: Vadivelu, Vivek
  • Color: red, blue, purple
  • Attire: Casual pants and shirt
  • Holiday destination: Coimbatore

Facts/Trivia

  • His nicknames are Velu and Gnana Velu.
  • He has been interested in music since he was young and likes to play various musical instruments. He participated in various singing competitions in middle school and college.
    Old photo of Virmurugan

    Old photo of Virmurugan

  • He is proficient in playing various musical instruments including Miruthangam, Violin and Tappu.
  • Before pursuing a singing career, he worked as a journalist for Naveena Velanmai magazine.
  • In Big Brother House (2020), he shared that he was born into a poor family and had to face hardships during his childhood. After his parents passed away, he used to sing at various local events.
  • According to him, the biggest turning point for him was when Indian music composer James Vasanthan called him to record a song.

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