Velmurugan is a famous Indian playback singer, actor and lyricist. In 2020, he appeared in the popular TV reality show ‘Bigg Boss 4’ Tamil aired on Star Vijay.
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Velmurugan was born on Wednesday, 5 March 1980 (age 40 years; as in 2020) in Viruthachalam, Tamil Nadu. His zodiac sign is Pisces. He did his schooling from a government school. Boys HR. Sec. School, Mudhanai (up to 10th class), and he did his 11th and 12th class from a government school. Boys HR. Sec. School, Virudachalam. According to some sources, he studied at Jayapriya Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School, Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu. He did DEE Diploma in Music and DMT (Diploma in Music Teacher Training) from Govt. Polytechnic Coimbatore. He then studied at Tamil Nadu University for his graduation.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 6″
Eye colour: black
Hair Color: Black
family and caste
He was born in a South Indian Hindu family.
parents and siblings
His father’s name is Dhanasekharan and mother’s name is Amritambal. In the Bigg Boss house (2020), he shared that his parents did not have enough financial resources to get his ailing mother treated, which led to her death. His father died two years after his mother’s death. Velmurugan has an elder brother, Periyasamy.
Relationships, wife and children
He is married to Kala who hails from Chennai and the couple has two daughters named Pradakshna.
Velmurugan with his wife and two daughters
Velmurugan with his wife and daughters
livelihood
He debuted as a singer with the Tamil song “Madura Kulunga Kulunga” from ‘Subramaniapuram’ (2008). She has lent her voice for many popular Hindi songs, such as “Adungada Machan” from ‘Nadodigal’ (2009), “Sangili Bungili” from ‘Muni 2: Kanchana’ (2011), “Aravali from ‘Avargalum Ivargalum’ (2011). “. , “Local Boys” from ‘Ethir Neechal’ (2013), “Atha Ponnu” from ‘Ivan Yarendru Theerikiratha’ (2017), and “Sandali” from ‘Semma’ (2019).
She gained immense popularity with folk songs like “Madura” in ‘Subramaniampuram’ (2008), “Adungada” in ‘Naadodigal’ (20069) and “Otha Sollala” in ‘Aadukalam’ (2011).
Velmurugan is recording a song
He has also appeared as a judge in a TV show. He has worked as a producer on some of the music albums like ‘Solak Kollai,’ ‘Poonjasolai,’ ‘Karisak Kaadu,’ and ‘Themmangu Pattukkaran.’
Velmurugan as a judge in a TV show
In 2020, he participated in the popular TV reality show ‘Bigg Boss Tamil 4’ hosted by famous Indian actor Kamal Haasan.
Velmurugan in Bigg Boss
Awards and Honors
- 2007: American University (Doctoral) Award
- 2009: Edison Award for Best Playback Singer – “Adungada”
- 2010: Nattupura Nayagan Award (by then President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam)
Velmurugan received the best singer award
- 2011: Nattuppura Nayagan Award
- 2017: Marabou Isai Nyagan Award
- 2019: Edison Award for Best Playback Singer – “Kathari Poovazhaagi”
- 2019: World Guinness Record (Tamilakalai Oyilaattam)
- 2020: Mirchi Awards – “Kathari Poovazhaagi” (Asuran)
- 2020: T Awards – “Kathari Poovazhaagi” (Asuran)
addresses
- Mudhanai Village, Virudachalam Post and Taluk, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu
- 48/21, Kutti Gramani Street, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chowk. 28
- 117-A, South Street, Mudhani, Virudhachalam Taluk, Cuddalore District. PIN: 607804
Favourite Things
- Songs: Kallilaaye Kalai Vannam Kandan from Kumudam (1969), Samarasam Ulavum Idamay from Rambaiyin Kaadhal (1956).
- Music Director: Ilayaraja
- Recording Studio: Krishna Digit Sing, Kalasa, Prasad
- Lyricists: Vaali, Yug Barathi, Kabilan
- Comedian: Vadivelu, Vivek
- Color(s): Red, Blue, Purple
- Attire: Casual Pant and Shirt
- Holiday destination: Coimbatore
Facts/General Knowledge
- His nickname is Velu and Gyan Velu.
- He was interested in music since childhood. He likes to play various musical instruments, and used to participate in various singing competitions during his school and college days.
old picture of velmurugan
- He is proficient in playing various musical instruments including Miruthangam, violin and Tappu.
- Before pursuing a career in singing, she worked as a reporter for ‘Naveena Velanmai’ magazine.
- In Bigg Boss House (2020), he told that he was born in a poor family and had to face difficulties in his childhood. After the death of his parents, he used to sing at various local functions.
- According to him, the biggest turning point for him was when Indian musician James Vasanthan called him to record a song.
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