Anandha Kannan
Anandha Kannan | |
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| Born | Anandha Kannan March 23, 1974 Singapore |
| Died | 16 August 2021 (aged 47) Singapore |
| Occupation(s) | Television presenter, actor, |
| Spouse | Rani Kanna |
| Children | 1 |
Anandha Kannan (23 March 1973 – 16 August 2021) was an
Early life and family
Anandha Kannan was born on 23 March 1973 in Singapore to Govindaraju and Vasanthakumari.
Kannan married Rani Kanna[2] and have one daughter.[2]
Career
Kannan’s career started with Vasantham as an actor and host. During his teenage years, he acted in radio dramas like Siruvar Medai and hosted TV shows like Siruvargal Naangal. He had a keen interest in the theatre scene from a young age and became famous for performing in Ravindran Drama Group’s (RDG) productions and later in local television dramas. In 1988, his role as one of the main characters in RDG’s Kudubathin Araigal earned the appreciation of many theatergoers. He won the Best Actor Award for Indian Cultural Month in 1990. He gave the prize money to RDG to enable it to produce more plays.[2]
Kannan moved to Chennai and joined
He started AK Theatre Ltd, a non-profit organisation, in 2013 to keep Indian culture alive among the younger generation. It produces performances that celebrate traditional Tamil forms of theatre such as Koothu, karagam, kummi, parai and villupattu. He also organised cultural and language festivals, stage productions, workshops and competitions free of charge, to benefit many students of folk arts. AK Theatre launched the Anandha Koothu, a diploma course in Indian musical theatre, in affilia-tion with the University of West London in 2019 to encourage youngsters and young adults. It is an internationally accredited art enrichment programme on traditional arts and theatre forms.[2]
He also acted as lead in Mullum Malarum with his co-host Prajin and Ithanai Naalai Engirunthai with Manochitra but both were never released to audiences. He also made guest appearance in Venkat Prabu movie Saroja. He was also famous for being brand ambassador of Naturals Spa & Salon.[3]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Saroja | Guest Appearance | |
| 2010 | Mullum Malarum | Not yet Released | |
| 2012 | Adisaya Ulagam | 3D Movie | |
| 2012 | Ithanai Naalai Engirunthai | Not yet Released |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Savaal Singapore - Season 5[4] | Host | Vasantham (TV channel) |
| 2017 | Savaal Singapore - Season 4[4] | Host | Vasantham (TV channel) |
| 2015 | Savaal Singapore - Season 3[4] | Host | Vasantham (TV channel) |
| 2014 | Savaal Singapore - Season 2[4] | Host | Vasantham (TV channel) |
| 2013 | Savaal Singapore - Season 1[4] | Host | Vasantham (TV channel) |
| 2012 | Kadhal Channel[4] | Vikram Raj - Lead Role | Vasantham (TV channel) |
| Sindubad[4] | Sindubad - Lead Role | Sun TV |
Awards and recognitions
- Awarded as "International Youth Icon" at World Universities Tamil Conference 2013.[5]
- Television Actors Guild Award (South India) for "Best Actor"[5]
- Tamil Sudar Award, AK Theatre Limited, Awarded by Mediacorp 2019
Awards & Recognition at Pradhana Vizha as follows,
| Year | Award | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Best Host (Info-Ed) | Savaal Singapore | Won |
| 2014 | Best Host - Variety | Savaal Singapore | Nominated |
| 2016 | Best Host (Info-Ed) | Savaal Singapore | Nominated |
| 2018 | Best Host (Info-Ed) | Savaal Singapore | Nominated[6] |
Death
Anandha Kannan died at the Singapore General Hospital on 16 August 2021 at the age of 48 due to
References
- ^ a b "Popular VJ and actor Ananda Kannan passes away". The Times of India. 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Page 1". www.tabla.com.sg. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ "A beautiful affair". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Popular Tamil actor and VJ Anandha Kannan passes away". The Week. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ a b c "Popular actor and VJ Anandha Kannan passes away, condolences pour in". The News Minute. 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Pradhana Vizha 2018 to be telecast live on Vasantham on December 19". www.connectedtoindia.com. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
- ^ "Popular Tamil television anchor-actor Ananda Kannan passes away". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 August 2021.