Malaysian actors died at age 66
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Malaysia Vasudevan
Malaysia Vasudevan (June 15, 1944 Kuala Selangor-February 20, 2011 Chennai) a.k.a. Sathu Arumugam Nair, Vasudevan Nair or Vasudevan, Malaysia was a Malaysian actor, playback singer, writer and film score composer. He had three children, Prashanthini Vasudevan, Yugendran Vasudevan Nair and Pavithra Vasudevan.
Malaysia Vasudevan grew up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and was of Tamil origin. He started his career as a playback singer in the Tamil film industry in the 1970s and rose to fame for his distinctive voice. He sang over 8,000 songs in various languages, including Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi.
Apart from singing, Vasudevan also acted in over 200 films, mainly in supporting roles. He also wrote lyrics and composed music for several films. He won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer twice, in 1981 and 1986.
Vasudevan was known for his versatile voice, which could range from playful and high-pitched to deep and intense. He collaborated with many renowned music directors in the film industry, including Ilaiyaraaja, M. S. Viswanathan, and A. R. Rahman.
Despite his success in the film industry, Vasudevan remained a humble and down-to-earth person throughout his life. His contributions to the world of music and cinema will always be remembered by his fans and fellow artists.
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