Actor Vivekh (1961 - 2021): Of laughter, satire and social responsibility

The Hindu pays tribute to one of the most iconic Tamil film comedians and his everlasting legacy

April 17, 2021 01:16 pm | Updated November 18, 2021 04:42 pm IST

Actor Vivekh's brand of comedy appealed to people across demographics and age groups

Actor Vivekh's brand of comedy appealed to people across demographics and age groups

Actor Vivekh died on April 17 , after suffering a massive cardiac arrest the previous day. He was 59. The comedian’s untimely demise has been deeply mourned by the Tamil film fraternity, his family and legions of fans. He was a rare actor who practised what he preached through comedy and lived his life based on those beliefs.

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The Hindu pays tribute to one of the most iconic Tamil film comedians from the last three decades, and his everlasting legacy.

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