Yugendran Age, Wiki and Bio

Yugendran

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalitySingaporean
Date of Birth20/12/1976
Age47 years
BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Bio/Wiki

Full NameYugendran Vasudevan
NicknameYugi
Profession(s)
  • Actor
  • Singer
  • Music Director
  • Host

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm (5’ 9”)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversitySingapore Media Academy
Educational QualificationDiploma in Film & Television Production (2015-2016)

Personal Life

Date of Birth20 December 1976 (Monday)
BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Zodiac SignSagittarius
HometownChennai
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Tattoo(s)
  • He has got his son's name inked on his right arm.
  • He has got a tattoo inked on his left arm.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date29 November 1999

Family

FatherMalaysia Vasudevan (Malaysian Indian playback singer and actor; died on 20 February 2011)
MotherUsha
Siblings
Sister(s)
  • Pavithra
  • Prashanthini (Tamil playback singer)
SpouseHayma Malini (Singaporean RJ host)
Children
Son(s)
  • Visashan Naarayan Yugendran
  • Kishan Naarayan Yugendran
  • Darshan Naarayan Yugendran
DaughterNone

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 ‘Bigg Boss’ season 7, which aired on Star Vijay and Disney+ Hotstar.
  • Performed at the launch of a Tamil radio station ‘Swarna Oli’ in Sri Lanka; met his future wife there.
  • Acted in many Tamil TV shows including Sun TV’s ‘Kolangal’ (2003), ‘Megala’ (2007), and ‘Idhayam’ (2009).
  • Hosted musical programs on Jaya TV, Sun TV, and VJ TV.
  • Acted in Tamil films like ‘Amirtham’ (2006), ‘Mudhal Kanave’ (2007), ‘Newtonin Moondram Vidhi’ (2009), and ‘Vizha’ (2013).
  • Appeared in the Singaporean film ‘Kathalaanain’ in 2012.
  • Lent his voice to songs such as ‘Kalayanamthan Katti’ from ‘Saamy’ (2003), ‘Sudumvarai Neruppu’ from ‘Jananam’ (2004), and ‘Adida! Nayaandiya’ from ‘Goa’ (2010).
  • Worked as a music director for Tamil films including ‘Veeramum Eeramum’ (2007), ‘Nenjathai Killadhe’ (2008), and ‘Nellai Santhippu’ (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

Yugendran is a renowned singer in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam languages.
His father, Malaysia Vasudevan, was a playback singer and actor of Malaysian origin.
Yugendran started his music career as a Mridangam player and performed his first solo at age 10.
He performed with his father on stage in India and internationally until he was 14.
Although planned to debut in the movie 'Mouname' in 1998, the project was canceled.
Yugendran has hosted TV shows like 'Treasure Hunt' and a couples contest.
He runs Rambutan Media Works with his wife, producing various TV programs.
Occasionally, he drinks alcohol.