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Vivek (actor)

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Vivek
Vivek in 2019
Born
Vivekanandan[1]

19 November 1961 (1961-11-19)
Died17 April 2021(2021-04-17) (aged 59)
Alma materAmerican College, Madurai
Occupation(s)Film actor, social activist
Years active1987–2021
SpouseArulselvi Vivek
Children3
AwardsPadmashri (2009)
Honorary Doctorate (2015)

Vivekanandan (19 November 1961 – 17 April 2021), known professionally as Vivek, was an Indian actor, comedian, television personality, playback singer and social activist. He was known for his roles in Run (2002), Saamy (2003) and Perazhagan (2004).

Vivek died on 17 April 2021 from cardiac arrest in Chennai at the age of 59.[2]

References

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  1. "Chennaimath.Org: Category –Present Sri Ramakrishna Vijayam". Archived from the original on 6 November 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  2. Vivek, Tamil film actor dies in Chennai hospital, Times of India, 17 April 2021.