Halwa Vasu
Vasu, popularly known as Halwa Vasu, (died 17 August 2017) was a comedian in the Tamil film industry in India. He worked in around 900 films.[1][2]
Halwa Vasu | |
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| Born | Vasu |
| Died | 17 August 2017 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1984-2017 |
| Spouse(s) | Amutha |
CareerEdit
Vasu who hailed from Madurai district, came to Chennai to work in cinemas after his graduation. Vasu worked as an assistant to director-actor Manivannan, he carved a niche for himself in comedy films and has also acted alongside the likes of Vadivelu.[3] He was given the name "Halwa Vasu" after the film Amaidhi Padai (1994), in which he brings halwa which is adulterated with abin, a drug, by the antagonist in the movie who uses it to rape an innocent girl.
DeathEdit
He was hospitalized for some time but died due to liver failure at his home on 17 August 2017.[4][5]
Selected FilmographyEdit
FilmsEdit
- Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982)
- 24 Mani Neram (1984)
- Vaazhkai Chakkaram (1990)
- Sandhana Kaatru (1990)
- Pudhu Manithan (1991)
- Vetri Padigal (1991)
- Marikozhundhu (1991)
- Therku Theru Machan (1992)
- Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren (1992)
- Government Mappillai (1992)
- Moondravadhu Kann (1993)
- Amaidhi Padai (1994)
- Rasa Magan (1994)
- Chinna Mani (1995)
- Thamizhachi (1995)
- Maaman Magal (1995)
- Murai Mappillai (1995)
- Mettukudi (1996)
- Gopura Deepam (1997)
- Arunachalam (1997)
- Vivasaayi Magan (1997)
- Periya Idathu Mappillai (1997)
- Periya Manushan (1997)
- Pudhalvan (1997)
- Dhinamdhorum (1998)
- Ninaithen Vandhai (1998)
- Iniyavale (1998)
- Moovendhar (1998)
- Kannathal (1998)
- Unnai Thedi (1999)
- Poomagal Oorvalam (1999)
- Suyamvaram (1999)
- Kannodu Kanbathellam (1999)
- Azhagarsamy (1999)
- Annai (2000)
- Kannan Varuvaan (2000)
- Citizen (2001)
- Karmegham (2002)
- Anbu (2003)
- Student Number 1 (2003)
- Magic Magic 3D (2003)
- Diwan (2003)
- Winner (2003)
- Gomathi Nayagam (2004)
- Englishkaran (2005)
- Kaatrullavarai (2005)
- February 14 (2005)
- ABCD (2005)
- Chanakya (2005)
- Mazhai (2005)
- Aanai (2005)
- Aaru (2005)
- Vetrivel Sakthivel (2005)
- Veeranna (2005)
- Pasa Kiligal (2006)
- Kovai Brothers (2006)
- Sudesi (2006)
- Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (2006)
- Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006)
- Kurukshetram (2006)
- Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar (2007)
- Vel (2007)
- Manikanda (2007)
- Piragu (2007)
- Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan (2008)
- Kannum Kannum (2008)
- Pandi (2008)
- Kathavarayan (2008)
- Kee Mu (2008)
- Pattaya Kelappu (2008)
- Velvi (2008)
- Theeyavan (2008)
- Ellam Avan Seyal (2008)
- Vedigundu Murugesan (2009)
- Kanthaswamy (2009)
- Kannukulle (2009)
- Vedappan (2009)
- Thamizh Padam (2010)
- Mandhira Punnagai (2010)
- Nagaram Marupakkam (2010)
- Neeyum Naanum (2010)
- Chikku Bukku (2010)
- Aadukalam (2011)
- Kazhugu (2012)
- Sonna Puriyathu (2013)
- Masani (2013)
- Ner Ethir (2014)
- Tenaliraman (2014)
- Agathinai (2015)
- Visaranai (2015)
- Peigal Jaakkirathai (2016)
- Savarikkadu (2017)
- Naan Avalai Sandhitha Pothu (2019)
- Sollunganne Sollunga (2020)
TelevisionEdit
- Mama Maaple as Doctor
Dubbing artistEdit
- Ullathai Allitha (1996) - Rambha (for scene where rambha disguises as thief)
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Comedian 'Alva' Vasu passes away". Deccan Chronicle. 18 August 2017.
- ↑ "Comedian 'Alwa' Vasu passes away". The Hindu. 18 August 2017.
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu: Comedian 'Alva' Vasu critically ill after suffering liver failure". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd.
- ↑ "Comedy actor 'Alva' Vasu critically ill after suffering liver failure | Chennai News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Actor Alva Vasu passes Away - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 18 August 2017.
External linksEdit
- Halwa Vasu on IMDb
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