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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 15, 2026 • 2 min read

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Age42 Years (at time of death)

BirthplaceChathanoor, Kollam, Kerala

ProfessionSinger

NationalityIndian

Marital statusDivorced

SpouseSurya

FamilyFather - Haridasan; Mother - Name Not Known; Children - 2 daughters

Somadas (Bigg Boss Malayalam 2) Biography

Somadas Haridasan was a South Indian singer from Chathanoor, Kollam, who rose to prominence after competing on the reality singing show Idea Star Singer in

Early life and background
Somadas Haridasan, often known simply as Somadas or Somu, was born and raised in Chathanoor in the Kollam district of Kerala. He completed his schooling at St. Joseph’s Convent GHSS in Kollam and went on to graduate from SN College, Kollam. He began singing publicly while still in his first year of college, a pursuit that would shape his professional life.

Career
Somadas first reached a wider audience as a contestant on the television singing competition Idea Star Singer in 2008. His run on that show made him a familiar face to viewers and helped establish his career as a playback and stage singer in the South Indian music industry. He was among the semifinalists on Idea Star Singer and used the visibility the program provided to build a performance career that included live stage appearances and playback work for Malayalam films.

In films, Somadas lent his voice to a number of songs across several releases. Notable playback credits included the song “Kuruvaal Kuruvi” from Annaarakkannanum Thannaalaayathu (2010), “Dance Cheyyu Bayya” from Mr Perfect (2016), and “Ida Nenju” from Mannaamkattayum Kariyilayum (2017). His entry into film singing was supported by established industry figures, and he continued to perform at events and shows alongside his recording work.

Somadas also took part in the second season of the Malayalam reality game show Bigg Boss, which began on 5 January 2020 and was hosted by actor Mohanlal. His time on Bigg Boss Malayalam 2 brought him back into the public eye and introduced his life story and personality to a new group of viewers.

Public profile
Somadas stood about 165 cm tall (approximately 5 feet 5 inches) and had black hair and black eyes. He was known in the media by the nickname Somu. His hometown and birthplace are both listed as Chathanoor, Kollam, Kerala.

Personal life
Somadas was married in 2005. At the time of his death he was reported as divorced, and he had two daughters. His father’s name is Haridasan; his mother’s name is not listed in the available details.

Death
Somadas died on 31 January 2021 at the age of 42. Reports state the cause of death as cardiac arrest.

Latest updates
Though his career began with reality television, Somadas maintained a presence through playback singing and live performances up until his death. His participation in both Idea Star Singer and Bigg Boss Malayalam 2 are the most widely noted milestones in the publicly available record of his professional life.

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Recent Work

Bigg Boss Malayalam 2 (contestant)

Participant on the reality game show Bigg Boss Malayalam season 2, which began on 5 January 2020 and was hosted by Mohanlal.

2020
Playback singing for Malayalam films

Provided vocals for film songs including ‘Kuruvaal Kuruvi’ (Annaarakkannanum Thannaalaayathu, 2010), ‘Dance Cheyyu Bayya’ (Mr Perfect, 2016) and ‘Ida Nenju’ (Mannaamkattayum Kariyilayum, 2017).

2010-2017
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Career Highlights

  1. Semifinalist on Idea Star Singer (2008)
  2. Playback singer on multiple Malayalam film songs
  3. Contestant on Bigg Boss Malayalam 2 (2020)
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