After completing his post-graduation, he started working as a secretariat in the Tamil Nadu government. He used to participate in various extra-curricular activities while he was in college. Haasan said the comedian''s death is a huge loss to the Tamil society and praised the actor for his work to pay back to the people who nurtured his talent. Vivek was a well-known South Indian actor, scriptwriter, and singer. Balachander, Vivek shot to fame for his role through.
Born as Vivek Anandhan in 1961, the actor-comedian hailed from Kovilpatti, a town in the Thoothukudi district.
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Stalin, in a tweet praised the actor for his environmental protection work and expressed grief on "nature taking away the talented star so soon." Rajinikanth described Vivekh as his close friend and recalled the movie ''Shivaji'' in which they had starred together. A comedy actor with a sharp tongue, comic timing and ability to mimic others, Vivek always ensured his comedy track had a message for the audience. After a while in government service at the Secretariat, Vivekh debuted in ace director K Balachander''s ''Manadhil Urudhi Vendum'' (1987), the CM said and listed movies including ''Dhool'' ''Vedi'' ''Poovellam Un Vaasam,'' ''Anniyan,'' and ''Singham'' for not only making people have a hearty laugh but also to reflect and think. Vivekh''s death was an ''irreparable loss'' for the society, people and the film world, he said. A simple and pleasing man, he was honoured not only by the Centre with ''Padma Shree'' but also by Tamil Nadu government''s with Kalaivanar Award and he also bagged numerous other best comedy actor awards, Palaniswami said in a statement.
"He is a role model to youngsters," the Chief Minister said and recalled the actor''s support to the government in areas including protecting environment, planting saplings and avoiding (use and throw) plastic.Īn admirer of late president APJ Abdul Kalam, "through his Green Kalam initiative he was actively engaged in planting one crore tree saplings," the CM said. Palaniswami hailed the actor as a man who lived his personal life too with a commitment to social welfare. Condolences to his family, friends and admirers.
His comic timing and intelligent dialogues entertained people." "Both in his films and his life, his concern for the environment and society shone through. In his condolence message, Modi said, "The untimely demise of noted actor Vivek has left many saddened. Film stars, celebrities and his fans flocked to Vivekh''s residence to pay floral tributes and they also took to twitter to convey their condolences.