| Name | Vijay Yesudhas |
| Profession | Singer |
| Date of Birth | 23rd March 1979 |
| Star | Aries |
| Birth Place | Chennai |
| Height | Taller than his father |
| Mother tongue | Malayalam |
| Family | Father: K.J. Yesudhas Mother: Prabha Brothers: Vinod, Vishal Wife: Dharshana |
| Education | Music and Theatre, University of Miami, FL, USA |
| Languages | He has sung songs in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Tulu and Telugu. |
| Debut | Tamil: Friends Kannada:Nenapirali Hindi: Chup Chupke |
| Marriage date | January 21 2007 |
| Solo album | ‘Sharam Kuthi’ has been released by Amplify More, a label from Yesudhas Media Pvt Ltd, |
| Culinary Skills | Can prepare omelette and breakfast with readymade material |
| Admires | the dedication of his father |
| Acting | “I got a few offers in Tamil and Malayalam… but I want to concentrate on my singing now. It’s a competitive field and I don’t want to fritter away my chances.” |
| Favourites | Actors: Rajni, Amithabh, Surya and Vikram Actress: Trisha and Asin Musical Instruments: Piano, keyboard Music Directors: Ilaiyaraja, A.R. Rehman, Hanz Zimmer Sports: basketball |
| First Guru | His father |
| Songs | Loves to hear his father’s- ‘Kalyaana the’n nila’ His father loves to hear his : ‘Malligai Malligai’ – Arasu, His favourite song: ‘Dhavani potta deepavalli’ – Sandakozhi |
| Proficiency | Proficient in both Carnatic and Hindustani music |
| Hobbies | watching movies, playing sports |
| Facts | * Likes to wear stylish clothes and designs his own costumes for his shows * He moved to US with his family when he was in his 9th grade (1993) and came back to chennai in 2000 * Started singing songs on stage with his father from the age 7 * He sang his first song for music director Vidhya Sagar * His first song in Tamil was for the film Krotham 2 scored by music director Deva, but ‘Friends’ got released first. |
| About his father | “Being my father’s son has its ups and downs but I wouldn’t say it’s hard. I grew up aware of my father’s fame but more importantly how hard he worked to be what he is today. Dad has always been the reality check in my life.” |
| Father’s advice | ‘If you’re dedicated, then the rest will naturally follow, what is yours will come to you only if you seek’ |
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