Comedian Vadivel Balaji passed away on Thursday after suffering from cardiac arrest. Balaji was 45. Balaji was paralysed after having a heart attack. He was on ventilator support for the past 15 days.

Balaji is survived by his wife, son, and daughter. Born in Madurai, Balaji did a debut in Tamil cinema with a film titled En Raasavin Manasile.

Balaji was shot to fame after working in a popular television shows -- Adhu Idhu Edhu and Kalakapovathu Yaaru.

He gained a lot of praise for imitating another comedian Vadivelu. In one of the shows, Vadivelu himself praised Balaji for imitating him perfectly.

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