Vadivel Balaji facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vadivel Balaji
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Balaji
17 February 1975 Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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| Died | 10 September 2020 (aged 45) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Television personality, actor, Mimicry artist |
| Known for | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Adhu Idhu Yedhu |
| Spouse(s) | Jyothilakshmi(?.2020) |
| Children | 2 |
Vadivel Balaji (born February 17, 1975 – died September 10, 2020) was a popular Indian television comedian, a mimicry artist, and an actor. People started calling him Vadivel because he was very good at copying the voice of a famous Tamil comedian named Vadivelu on TV shows.
He was well-known for his work on television, especially on Star Vijay TV. He appeared in popular shows like Kalakka Povathu Yaaru (Season 4) and Siricha Pochu which was part of Adhu Idhu Yedhu. He also took part in the dance reality show Jodi Number One as a contestant in its eighth season. Just a few weeks before he passed away, he was filming for another show called Mr & Mrs Chinnathirai 2.
About His Life
Vadivel Balaji was married to Jyothilakshmi. They had two children, a son named Srikanth and a daughter named Sridevi.
His Passing
On August 24, 2020, Balaji was admitted to two private hospitals in Chennai. He had suffered a serious health issue a couple of weeks before and was facing many health problems. On September 10, 2020, he was moved to a government hospital. He sadly passed away that morning when he was 45 years old.
Movies He Was In
Vadivel Balaji also acted in a few movies. Here are some of them:
| Year | Film | Role |
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| 2013 | Yaaruda Mahesh | |
| 2016 | Sutta Pazham Sudatha Pazham | |
| 2018 | Kolamavu Kokila | Remo Kumar |
| 2022 | Pen Vilai Verum 999 Rubai Mattume |
TV Shows He Appeared In
Vadivel Balaji was a familiar face on many television shows. He was known for his comedy and performances.
| Year | Program | Role | Channel | Notes |
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| 2008 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru (Season 4) | Contestant | Star Vijay | |
| 2009 | Comedy Puram | Contestant | A comedy show. | |
| 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 for 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 He Won
Vadivel Balaji received several awards for his talent:
- Star Vijay Television Award - Best Comedy Team (for Siricha Pochu)
- Kalakka Povathu Yarru Champions (Season 1) - Winner Team Pulikesi (He was the team captain)
- Kalakka Povathu Yarru Champions (Season 2) - Best Comedian
See also
- In Spanish: Vadivel Balaji para niños
