Malaysia Vasudevan (Malaysian Indian playback singer and actor; died on 20 February 2011)
Mother
Usha
Siblings
Sister(s)
Pavithra
Prashanthini (Tamil playback singer)
Spouse
Hayma Malini (Singaporean RJ host)
Children
Son(s)
Visashan Naarayan Yugendran
Kishan Naarayan Yugendran
Darshan Naarayan Yugendran
Daughter
None
Career
Debut
Film (acting; Tamil)
Poovellam Un Vasam (2001) as 'Karna'
Song (singing; Tamil)
'Senthoora Poove' from the film 'Uzhavan Magan' (1987)
Notable Works
He appeared as a contestant in the Tamil reality TV show âBigg Bossâ season 7, which aired on Star Vijay and Disney+ Hotstar.
Performed at the launch of a Tamil radio station âSwarna Oliâ in Sri Lanka; met his future wife there.
Acted in many Tamil TV shows including Sun TVâs âKolangalâ (2003), âMegalaâ (2007), and âIdhayamâ (2009).
Hosted musical programs on Jaya TV, Sun TV, and VJ TV.
Acted in Tamil films like âAmirthamâ (2006), âMudhal Kanaveâ (2007), âNewtonin Moondram Vidhiâ (2009), and âVizhaâ (2013).
Appeared in the Singaporean film âKathalaanainâ in 2012.
Lent his voice to songs such as âKalayanamthan Kattiâ from âSaamyâ (2003), âSudumvarai Neruppuâ from âJananamâ (2004), and âAdida! Nayaandiyaâ from âGoaâ (2010).
Worked as a music director for Tamil films including âVeeramum Eeramumâ (2007), âNenjathai Killadheâ (2008), and âNellai Santhippuâ (2011).
Entrepreneurship
Established Rambutan Productions in India and Rambutan Media Works in Singapore.
Produced television programs for India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka.
Some Lesser Known Facts
1. Yugendran is a renowned singer in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam languages.
2. His father, Malaysia Vasudevan, was a playback singer and actor of Malaysian origin.
3. Yugendran started his music career as a Mridangam player and performed his first solo at age 10.
4. He performed with his father on stage in India and internationally until he was 14.
5. Although planned to debut in the movie 'Mouname' in 1998, the project was canceled.
6. Yugendran has hosted TV shows like 'Treasure Hunt' and a couples contest.
7. He runs Rambutan Media Works with his wife, producing various TV programs.
8. Occasionally, he drinks alcohol.
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