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

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth20 December 1976

Age48 Years (as of 2024)

BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India

ProfessionActor, Singer, Music Director, Host

NationalitySingaporean

Marital statusMarried

SpouseHayma Malini

FamilyThree sons: Visashan Naarayan Yugendran, Kishan Naarayan Yugendran, Darshan Naarayan Yugendran; Father: Malaysia Vasudevan (deceased); Mother: Usha; Siblings: Pavithra, Prashanthini

Yugendran (Bigg Boss) Biography

Singaporean-born singer-actor Yugendran Vasudevan built a multi‑faceted career across playback singing, acting, hosting and music direction. Known for work

Early life and background
Yugendran Vasudevan was born on 20 December 1976 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Raised in a musical family, his father was Malaysia Vasudevan, a noted playback singer and actor of Malaysian origin. Yugendran began performing at a young age: trained as a mridangam player, he gave his first solo appearance at ten and frequently performed alongside his father on stage. Before his voice changed he even sang the female parts in duets during live shows. By his early teens he was singing solo at concerts in several countries, including Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia and the United States.

Career
Yugendran’s professional life spans singing, acting, hosting and music direction. He entered the Tamil film music scene as a playback singer with early work such as the song credited from the 1987 film era and later contributed vocals to films including Saamy (the song “Kalayanamthan Katti”), Jananam (“Sudumvarai Neruppu”) and Goa (“Adida! Nayaandiya”).

His acting debut in Tamil cinema eventually came with Poovellam Un Vasam (2001), in which he played a supporting role. He went on to appear in a variety of Tamil films, among them Thirupaachi (2005) where he portrayed an inspector, Amirtham (2006), Mudhal Kanave (2007), Newtonin Moondram Vidhi (2009) and Vizha (2013). He also acted in the Singaporean film Kathalaanain (2012) and has taken part in television dramas across India, Singapore and Malaysia.

On television, Yugendran has been seen in long‑running Tamil serials such as Kolangal (2003), Megala (2007) and Idhayam (2009). He has a parallel career as a presenter: beginning with musical programs on Jaya TV, he later hosted shows on Sun TV and VJ TV and fronted reality formats including Treasure Hunt and a couples contest on Jaya TV.

Beyond performing, he has worked as a music director on Tamil films including Veeramum Eeramum (2007), Nenjathai Killadhe (2008) and Nellai Santhippu (2011). He and his wife run production companies—Rambutan Productions in India and Rambutan Media Works in Singapore—which have produced television content for India, Singapore, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. Singaporean titles credited to Rambutan Media Works include Endrendrum Punnagai, Sollathaan Ninaikirain (a talk show) and Vidumurai Vasantham, a holiday variety program.

Public profile
Yugendran is a Singaporean national who lists Chennai as his hometown. He completed a diploma in Film & Television Production from the Singapore Media Academy in 2015–2016. Physically, his height is listed at approximately 175 cm (about 5'9"), with black eyes and salt‑and‑pepper hair. He is married to Hayma Malini, a Singaporean radio jockey and host; the couple wed on 29 November 1999 and have three sons: Visashan Naarayan Yugendran, Kishan Naarayan Yugendran and Darshan Naarayan Yugendran. His mother’s name is Usha, and he has two siblings, Pavithra and Prashanthini, the latter also known as a Tamil playback singer. His father passed away on 20 February 2011.

Yugendran’s background includes both stage and studio work from childhood through adulthood. He has cited non‑vegetarian dietary preferences and occasionally consumes alcohol. He also has tattoos, including one bearing his son’s name on his right arm.

Latest updates
In 2023 Yugendran took part as a contestant on Bigg Boss Tamil season 7, which aired on Star Vijay and was available on Disney+ Hotstar. As of October 2023, a media report listed his approximate fee at Rs. 2 lakh per week.

Personal notes
Across his varied career he has moved fluidly between performance, composition and production, maintaining a presence in Tamil language entertainment both in India and in the wider Tamil diaspora. His companies and television projects underscore a sustained interest in creating regional programming for multiple markets.
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Recent Work

Bigg Boss Tamil season 7

Contestant on the 2023 season of the Tamil reality TV show airing on Star Vijay and Disney+ Hotstar.

2023
Kathalaanain

Acted in the Singaporean film.

2012
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Career Highlights

  1. Early solo musical performances from age ten and international stage work
  2. Playback singing for Tamil films including Saamy, Jananam and Goa
  3. Acting across Tamil films and television serials, including Poovellam Un Vasam and Thirupaachi
  4. Music direction for multiple Tamil films
  5. Co‑founder of Rambutan Productions and Rambutan Media Works
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yugendran (Bigg Boss) born?

20 December 1976

What is Yugendran (Bigg Boss) known for?

Actor, Singer, Music Director, Host

What is Yugendran (Bigg Boss)’s marital status?

Married

Who is Yugendran (Bigg Boss) married to?

Hayma Malini