It was rather a sad day today when we woke up to the news that actor Vivekh is no more, after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was 59. Day before yesterday, he took Covaxin at a government hospital post which he spoke to the press. He urged people to wear masks at all times and to come forward and take the vaccine, whoever is eligible.
Vivekh has acted in over 200 films. Here's what some of the celebrities had to say about his passing away.
Rajinikanth tweeted, deeply saddened by the demise of my close friend, 'Chinna Kalaivanar' and activist Vivekh. Can't forget my association with him during the shooting of "Shivaji". "My deepest condolences to his family. Let his atma attain peace!.
Actor Kamal Haasan said that Vivekh was someone who didn't think that his duty as an actor ended with just acting in movies. He wanted to do something for the society and did it too. It is a great loss for Tamil society.
Actor Prabhu said, "I have lost a friend and a brother. We have acted together in many films, particularly, Budget Padmanabhan and Middle Class Madhavan...He believed in propagating social messages through comedy."
Lyricist Vairamuthu penned, "Should I say that Vivekh, my friend, who was known as 'Chinna Kalaivanar, has died? Or should I say that laughter has died? Or should I say that an artiste who was also a social reformer through spread rationalism through comedy in his movies has died? I have lost a brother...Perhaps, death doesn't like laughter and that's why it has taken him too soon."
A.R. Rahman tweeted, "Can’t believe you’ve left us ..May you rest in peace ..you’ve entertained us for decades ..your legacy will stay with us."