Vadivel Balaji

Vadivel Balaji
Born
Balaji

(1975-02-17)17 February 1975
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Died10 September 2020(2020-09-10) (aged 45)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Television personality, actor, Mimicry artist
Known forKalakka Povathu Yaaru
Adhu Idhu Yedhu
SpouseJyothilakshmi(?.2020)
Children2

Vadivel Balaji (17 February 1975 – 10 September 2020) was an Indian television comedian, mimicry artist and actor. He received the nickname Vadivel after gaining fame among audience for imitating popular Tamil comedian Vadivelu's voice in television programmes.[1] He was well known for his works in the television field and appeared in prime time Star Vijay television programmes such as Kalakka Povathu Yaaru (Season 4), Siricha Pochu in Adhu Idhu Yedhu.[2][3] He also took part as a contestant in the eighth season of the reality television show Jodi Number One.[4] He and his wife participated in Mr & Mrs Chinnathirai season 2, he also appeared in Start Music segments shortly before his demise.[5]

Personal life

He was married to Jyothilakshmi. They have a son Srikanth and a daughter Sridevi.[citation needed]

Death

On 24 August 2020, Balaji was admitted in two private hospitals; Billroth Hospital and Vijaya Hospital which were located in Chennai.[6] Balaji reportedly suffered a cardiac attack two weeks ago and was facing severe health complications after that. On 10 September 2020, he was moved to a government hospital just prior to his demise.[7][8] He died that morning, at the age of 45.[9][10]

Filmography

Year Film Role
2011 Sabash Sariyana Potti Himself
2013 Yaaruda Mahesh
2016 Sutta Pazham Sudatha Pazham
2018 Kolamavu Kokila Remo Kumar
2022 Pen Vilai Verum 999 Rubai Mattume

Television

Year Program Role Channel Notes Ref.
2008 Kalakka Povathu Yaaru (Season 4) Contestant Star Vijay
2009 Comedy Puram Contestant A Comedy Show presented by Symphony Recordings.

They have also released a music DVD.

[11][12]
2009-2020 Adhu Idhu Yedhu (Siricha Pochu) Performer Star Vijay
2015 Kitchen Super Star (Season 4) Contestant
2016 Kalakka Povathu Yaaru (Season 5) Judge only a few episodes
2017-2019 Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Champions (Season 1 & 2) Performer
2018 Jodi Number One (Season 8) Contestant
2019 Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai (Season 2) Contestant
2019 Start Music (Season 2) Performer

Awards and honors

  • Star Vijay Television Award - Best Comedy Team (Siricha Pochu)
  • Kalakka Povathu Yarru Champions (Session 1) - Winner Team Pulikesi (Team Captain)
  • Kalakka Povathu Yarru Champions (Session 2) - Best Comedian

References

  1. ^ Bhasin, Shriya (10 September 2020). "Comedian Vadivel Balaji dies due to heart attack in Chennai". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  2. ^ "'Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru Champions' all set for its grand finale". The Times of India. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Actor 'Vadivel' Balaji of 'Kalakkapovadhu Yaaru' fame passes away at 42". www.thenewsminute.com. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  4. ^ Logesh Balach (10 September 2020). "Comedian Vadivel Balaji dies at 45 in Chennai - Movies News". India Today. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  5. ^ Demu, Blessey. "Mr & Mrs. Chinathirai 2". www.timesnownews.com. www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  6. ^ "Tamil comedian Vadivel Balaji dies at 45 in Chennai". DNA India. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  7. ^ "Actor Vadivel Balaji aged 45 passes away due to heart attack; Celebs Rio Raj, Bala Saravanan and others mourn his demise". The Times of India. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  8. ^ "நடிகர் வடிவேல் பாலாஜி மரணம் - கடைசி காலத்தில் மருத்துவ கட்டணம் செலுத்த முடியாமல் தவித்த குடும்பம்". BBC News தமிழ் (in Tamil). Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  9. ^ "நடிகர் வடிவேல் பாலாஜி உடல்நலக்குறைவால் மரணம்". News18 Tamil. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  10. ^ "Comedy actor Vadivel Balaji passes away". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  11. ^ "Comedypuram Music DVD - Price In India. Buy Comedypuram Music DVD Online at Flipkart.com". Flipkart.com. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  12. ^ Comedypuram Vol 2 Part 2 | Tamil Comedy | Mimicry | Vadivelu Balagi, retrieved 4 August 2022