Halwa Vasu
Halwa Vasu | |
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| Born | Vasu 1960 Madurai |
| Died | 17 August 2017 (aged 56–57) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1984–2017 |
| Spouse | Amutha |
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]
Career
[edit]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.[4]
Death
[edit]He was hospitalized for some time but died due to liver failure at his home on 17 August 2017.[5][6]
Selected filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]- Kuva Kuva Vaathugal (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)
- Gangai Karai Paattu (1995)
- Thamizhachi (1995)
- Maaman Magal (1995)
- Murai Mappillai (1995)
- Villadhi Villain (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)
- Vaalee (1999)
- Suyamvaram (1999)
- Kannodu Kanbathellam (1999)
- Azhagarsamy (1999)
- Annai (2000)
- Kannan Varuvaan (2000)
- Citizen (2001)
- Kottai Mariamman (2001)
- Karmegham (2002)
- Anbu (2003)
- Student Number 1 (2003)
- Magic Magic 3D (2003)
- Diwan (2003)
- Winner (2003)
- Gomathi Nayagam (2004)
- Maayavi (2005)
- Englishkaran (2005)
- Kaatrullavarai (2005)
- February 14 (2005)
- Chanakya (2005)
- Mazhai (2005)
- ABCD (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)
- Sura (2010)
- Pollachi Mappillai (2010)
- Neeyum Naanum (2010)
- Mandhira Punnagai (2010)
- Nagaram Marupakkam (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)
Television
[edit]- Mama Maaple as Doctor
- Kanaa Kaanum Kalangal Kalloori Saalai as Vasu
Dubbing artist
[edit]- Ullathai Allitha (1996) - Rambha (for scene where Rambha disguises as a thief)
References
[edit]- ^ "Comedian 'Alva' Vasu passes away". Deccan Chronicle. 18 August 2017. Archived from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ^ "Comedian 'Alwa' Vasu passes away". The Hindu. 18 August 2017. Archived from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ^ "Tamil Nadu: Comedian 'Alva' Vasu critically ill after suffering liver failure". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Archived from the original on 25 March 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ நா.சிபிச்சக்கரவர்த்தி (17 August 2017). "கிடார் கலைஞன் டு காமெடி நடிகர்... 'அல்வா' வாசுவின் மறுபக்கம்!". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Comedy actor 'Alva' Vasu critically ill after suffering liver failure". The Times of India. 17 August 2017. Archived from the original on 28 April 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ^ "Actor Alva Vasu passes Away". IndiaGlitz.com. 18 August 2017. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
External links
[edit]- Halwa Vasu at IMDb