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Mugen Rao (Bigg Boss Tamil) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 6, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth20/10/1995

BirthplaceKuala Lumpur, Malaysia

ProfessionActor, Singer, Director, Entrepreneur

NationalityMalay

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather: Prakash Rao Krishnan; Mother: Nirmala Devi; Brother: Vignesh Rao; Sister: Janany

Mugen Rao (Bigg Boss Tamil) Biography

Mugen Rao is a Malaysian actor, singer and director who rose from early stage performances with his father to work in films, television and music. He built

Early life and background

Mugen Rao was born on 20 October 1995 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He grew up in a family that faced financial hardship, and from a young age he contributed by performing on stage with his father, who worked as a stage performer. By the time he was a preteen he had already appeared in dozens of stage shows. Those early experiences shaped his interest in performing and led him toward both acting and music.

Mugen completed a Diploma in Performing Arts from Limkokwing University, Malaysia in 2015. During his school years he formed a songwriting-producing-singing group called Random.CROWNZ with classmates. He has described will-power as one of his greatest strengths, and attributes lessons from a difficult childhood to making him wiser and more determined.

Career

Mugen began his professional screen career as a child after an uncle helped him secure a small role in the Malay film Senandung Malam, in which he appeared as a paperboy. That first screen role opened further opportunities, including work in the television series Gerak Khas. He went on to appear in feature films such as Ghora and in short films including Deepavali Special and Light Up Someone’s Life.

Music became a central part of Mugen’s public profile. He discovered his passion for singing through those early stage appearances with his father and established himself as a singer and director with the 2016 release of the song Kayalvizhi. Alongside film and music projects he has hosted a travel show titled KL to KK and taken part in television commercials.

In 2019 Mugen reached a broader audience when he participated in season 3 of the Tamil reality series Bigg Boss Tamil, a high-profile appearance that further raised his visibility across the region.

Public profile

Mugen is known to maintain an active social media presence and has developed a sizable fan base online. He is nicknamed MGR and is sometimes credited as an actor, singer, director and entrepreneur. Physical details reported include a height of approximately 175 cm (5'9") and a weight around 70 kg (154 lbs). His listed body measurements include a 40-inch chest, 32-inch waist and 14-inch biceps; his eye colour is dark brown and his hair is black.

Personal life

Mugen practices Hinduism and is a devotee of Lord Shiva. He comes from a close family: his father Prakash Rao Krishnan was a stage performer and his mother Nirmala Devi worked at SP Setia Infrastructure. He has a brother, Vignesh Rao, and a sister, Janany. He lists hobbies such as writing lyrics, travelling, watching movies and cooking. Mugen admires personalities including Bruce Lee and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and he has expressed an interest in having a wax statue at Madame Tussauds and in promoting the Malaysian arts industry internationally.

He completed his education at a local school in Kuala Lumpur before attending Limkokwing University. In interviews and accounts he has mentioned youthful involvement in brawls and briefly encountering the influence of gangster culture in Malaysia, experiences he has said contributed to his growth.

Latest updates

Mugen’s recent notable appearances include the song release Kayalvizhi (2016), the travel show KL to KK, several short films and commercials, and his 2019 stint on Bigg Boss Tamil season 3. He has continued to work across music, film and television while maintaining an active presence with fans on social media.

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Recent Work

Kayalvizhi

Song released in 2016 establishing him as a singer and director

2016
KL to KK

Hosted a travel show

Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3

Contestant on the 2019 season of the reality show

2019
Senandung Malam

Film debut in a small role as a paperboy

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Career Highlights

  1. Film debut in Senandung Malam
  2. Song Kayalvizhi (2016) established him as a singer and director
  3. Hosted travel show KL to KK
  4. Contestant on Bigg Boss Tamil season 3 (2019)
  5. Best TV Drama Actor Award (2019)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mugen Rao (Bigg Boss Tamil) born?

Mugen Rao (Bigg Boss Tamil) was born on 20/10/1995.

What is Mugen Rao (Bigg Boss Tamil) known for?

Mugen Rao (Bigg Boss Tamil) is known for actor, Singer, Director, Entrepreneur.

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