Vadivel Balaji

Vadivel Balaji (17 February 1975 – 10 September 2020) was an Indian Tamil 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 (Session 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] A couple of weeks ago, he was shooting for Mr & Mrs Chinnathirai 2 and had apparently got eliminated as well from the show.[5]

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
OccupationTelevision personality, film actor, Mimicry artist
Known forKalakka Povathu Yaaru
Adhu Idhu Yedhu
Spouse(s)Jyothilakshmi
Children2

Personal life

He was married to Jyothilakshmi. They have a son Srikanth and a daughter Sridevi.

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

Television
  • Kalakka Povathu Yarru (Session 4) as Contestant
  • Adhu Indhu Yedhu (Siricha Pochu) as Performer
  • Jodi Number One (Session 8) as Contestant
  • Kitchen Super Star (Session 4) as Contestant
  • Kalakka Povathu Yarru Champions (Session 1 & 2)
  • Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai (Season 2) as Contestant
  • Start Music (Session 2) as Performer

Awards & 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 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  3. www.thenewsminute.com https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-vadivel-balaji-kalakkapovadhu-yaaru-fame-passes-away-42-132745. Retrieved 10 September 2020. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  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 - Times of India". The Times of India. 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". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
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