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Bava Chelladurai (Bigg Boss) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth22 April 1962

Age59 Years

BirthplaceTiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

ProfessionActor, Writer, Storyteller, Literary Activist, Farmer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseK. V. Shylaja

FamilySon - Vamsi Bava Chelladurai; Daughter - Manasi Bava Chelladurai; Another son CB (deceased)

Bava Chelladurai (Bigg Boss) Biography

Bava Chelladurai is a Tamil storyteller, writer, literary activist, actor and farmer from Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. Known for modern Tamil short stories,

Early life and background

Bava Chelladurai was born on 22 April 1962 in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. He grew up in that region and attended Danish Mission Higher Secondary School in Tiruvannamalai. Coming from Dalit Christian parents, Chelladurai identifies with atheism and has been associated with Marxist political ideas.

Career

Chelladurai built his public profile initially as a writer and storyteller. He became known for contemporary Tamil short stories noted for their distinctive language and narrative approach. His written work includes several publications released between 2011 and 2018, among them Ruins of the Night (2011), Kaalam (2013), Bashirin Arai Aththanai Elithil Thirakkapadavillai (2016), Dominick (2016), Ella Nalum Karthigai (2018) and From 19 DM Saron (2018). Some of his stories have been translated into English, Hindi and Malayalam, with interest expressed in translating them into additional languages.

Storytelling and literary activism have been central to Chelladurai’s activities. He has organized and performed storytelling events, including recurring Friday evening sessions that began modestly and drew sizable local audiences. He helped found the Progressive Writers' Association and has participated in public civic work such as serving on a jury for a public hearing into murders of Dalits in Tamil Nadu and opposing certain local development projects he regarded as harmful to forested areas.

Chelladurai also established a presence online through a YouTube channel that grew from recordings of his storytelling sessions; the channel had tens of thousands of subscribers by 2021. Alongside his literary work, he continues to identify as a farmer.

Film work

Chelladurai entered feature films in 2016, debuting in the Tamil movie Joker in a comic role. Since then he has appeared in several Tamil films, including Peranbu (2019) as Siddha Kudimagan, Psycho (2020) as Akbar, Walter (2020) as Eshwaramoorthi, Sennai (2021) as Annam's husband, and Jai Bhim (2021) as Natraja, a political figure. His screen work spans both Kollywood and Tollywood productions. In May 2021 he received a Best Actor Award at the Golden Sparrow International Film Festival.

Public profile

Chelladurai’s public image rests on his combination of storytelling, literary engagement and socially minded activism. His storytelling events and published works attracted academic and media attention; several outlets have covered his role as a modern Tamil short-story writer and his efforts to bring stories to public spaces. He has also been active in community causes in and around Tiruvannamalai.

Personal life

Bava Chelladurai is married to K. V. Shylaja, who runs a Tamil publishing house called Vamsi. The couple had multiple children: a son, Vamsi Bava Chelladurai, who studied English literature at Madras Christian College and made a documentary titled Asvagosh; a daughter, Manasi Bava Chelladurai; and another son, CB, who died in an accident. Chelladurai’s listed personal preferences include a fondness for the color white and an admiration for actor Shah Rukh Khan.

Latest updates

By 2021 Chelladurai’s storytelling presence online had grown substantially from early recorded sessions to a YouTube channel with a significant subscriber base. He continued appearing in films through 2021 and received recognition for his acting with an award in May 2021.
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Recent Work

JaiBhim

Played Natraja, a politician

2021
Sennai

Played Annam's husband

2021
Walter

Played Eshwaramoorthi

2020
Psycho

Played Akbar

2020
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Career Highlights

  1. Published multiple collections and books between 2011 and 2018
  2. Established a popular storytelling practice and YouTube channel
  3. Film debut in Joker (2016) and roles in notable Tamil films including Peranbu and Jai Bhim
  4. Won Best Actor Award at Golden Sparrow International Film Festival (May 2021)
  5. Founded the Progressive Writers' Association and engaged in public hearings and local environmental advocacy
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bava Chelladurai (Bigg Boss) born?

22 April 1962

What is Bava Chelladurai (Bigg Boss) known for?

Actor, Writer, Storyteller, Literary Activist, Farmer

What is Bava Chelladurai (Bigg Boss)’s marital status?

Married

Who is Bava Chelladurai (Bigg Boss) married to?

K. V. Shylaja