KPY Bala

KPY Bala
Born
Balan Aakash Jaganathan

30 June 1995 (age 29)
Karaikal, Puducherry, India
Other namesBala, Vettukilli Bala
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Known forKalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions,
Cooku With Comali

Balan Aakash (born 30 June 1995), commonly known as KPY Bala or Vettukili Bala, is an Indian actor and comedian. He rose to fame after appearing on Star Vijay's Cooku with Comali.[1][2]

Personal life

Bala was born on 30th June 1995 in Karaikal, India.[3][better source needed]

Career

He received support from Amuthavaanan whilst coming to Chennai and started looking for opportunities in Vijay TV shows such as Adhu Ithu Edhu.[4]

In 2017, he competed in Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru Season 6 and winning the show, after having been eliminated and saved by Priyanka Deshpande, who advocated for him to continue on the show.[5] He was seen occasionally on Super Singer 7, providing comedic relief, this led to him being roped into a Comali for Cooku with Comali.[citation needed]

He made his film debut in Vijay Sethupathi's Junga, directed by Gokul.[6][7]

Philanthropy

KPY Bala is known for his cheerful personality and a heart full of kindness. He goes out of his way to support those in need, spreading positivity with his actions. His helping nature makes him a beloved figure among friends and fans alike. During the audio launch of Rudran, which Bala was anchoring, Raghava Lawrence had given Bala 10 lakhs to help with his welfare fund.[8]

In 2023, Bala bought an ambulance for the hill dwellers of Kadambur near Erode. Earlier, on his birthday, he donated an ambulance to an old-age home.[9] He has donated six ambulances and Bala has provided auto-rickshaws to support people in their daily commute, making life easier for many. This includes initiatives like gifting an auto to a woman who sold samosas, helping her improve her livelihood.

Filmography

Films

List of Bala film credits
Year Film Role Notes
2018 Junga Poetu Dinesh
2019 Thumbaa Suresh
Sixer Dokku
2020 Cocktail Pandi
2021 Pulikkuthi Pandi Pandi's friend
Laabam Tabla player
Friendship Vettukili
Anti Indian Shamiana Boy
2022 Naai Sekar Colour Sattai
Dejavu
Kanam Paandi's assistant
Repeat Shoe Maari's sidekick
Naai Sekar Returns Singadurai
2023 Beginning Bruce Lee
Ghosty
Run Baby Run Drunkard
Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum Raja
Dhillu Irundha Poradu
Ra Ra Sarasukku Ra Ra
Paatti Sollai Thattathe
2024 Boomer Uncle Billu [10]
Nanban Oruvan Vantha Piragu Karthi
Dhil Raja

Television

List of Bala Television credits
Year Title Season Role Platform Notes Ref.
2017 Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru? Season 6 Contestant Star Vijay Winner along with KPY Vinoth
2019 Super Singer Season 7 Self/Guest
2019-22 Cooku with Comali Season 1 Self/Comali [1]
Season 2
Season 3 Won ₹1,00,000 as co-Comali for Winner (Shrutika), whom donated ₹1,00,000 of her winnings, as did his co-Comali Pugazh. [2]
2020 Morattu Single Season 1 Self/Guest
2021 Super Singer Season 8 Self/Guest
Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai Season 3 Self Participated with Sunitha for dance performance.
Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani Season 1 Contestant Paired with Rithika, came second. [11]
2022-2023 Anda Ka Kasam Season 1 Contestant Episode 2 and Episode 25
2022 Oo Solriya Oo Oohm Solriya Season 1 Conrestant Episode 5 [12]
2023 Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions Season 3 Contestant Doubles Season - Paired with KPY Vinoth [13]
Season 4 Co-Host [14]
Kadhanayagi[15] Season 1 Co-Host Episodes 1-4

Music videos

List of Bala Music Video credits
Year Song Artists
2021 "Kannamma Eannamma" Sam Vishal
"No No No" Sivaangi Krishnakumar

Accolades

Year Award Category Result Ref.
2022 Vijay Television Awards Best Comedian Won [16]

References

  1. ^ a b "New show Cooku with Comalis to premiere this week". The Times of India. 13 November 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Cook With Comali 3: Confirmed Cast and Contestants to Appear". The Times of India. 10 January 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Do u know how much Cooku with Comali Bala scored in 10th? - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  4. ^ Winters, Bryce J. (25 February 2020). "KPY Bala Biography: Unknown Facts About Cooku With Comali and KPY Star Bala Revealed! How Did Bala Join KPY and Vijay TV?". TheNewsCrunch. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Tamil Tv Show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Season 6 Synopsis Aired On Star Vijay Channel". nettv4u. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  6. ^ "Tamil Comedian Bj Bala Shares Video of Having Dinner at Bus Stop". News18. 31 May 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
  7. ^ "எனக்குனு ஒரு என்ட்ரி சீன், ஒரு பாட்டு... நினைச்சாலே செம கெத்தா இருக்கு..! - கலக்கப்போவது யாரு பாலா". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 9 August 2018.
  8. ^ Kollywood, Only (7 April 2023). "Rudhran Audio/Trialer Launch: Raghava Lawrence donates 10 lakh to KPY Bala's welfare trust!". Only Kollywood. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Tamil TV Star KPY Bala Gifts Ambulance To Villagers In Erode". News18. 19 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  10. ^ "Boomer Uncle Review: An Insipid Comedy Drama That Miserably Fails In Its Mission To Entertain". Times Now. 29 March 2024.
  11. ^ Winters, Bryce J. (12 November 2021). "Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani Winner Grand Finale Runner-Up Special Guests Exclusive Updates!". TheNewsCrunch. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
  12. ^ "Watch Oo Solriya Oo Oohm Solriya All Latest Episodes on Disney+ Hotstar". Disney+ Hotstar. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
  13. ^ R, Nithya (10 August 2022). "Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Champions Doubles Grand Finale: Winner, Runner Up of KPY 2022 Revealed!". TheNewsCrunch. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
  14. ^ "Reality show 'KPY Champion 4' set to launch soon; deets inside". The Times of India. 8 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  15. ^ "KPY Bala and Kuraishi hosted talent hunt show Kathanayaki to premiere soon". The Times of India. 25 July 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  16. ^ Winters, Bryce J. (3 April 2022). "Vijay Television Awards 2022 Winners List: Complete List of Vijay Television Award Winners Revealed!". TheNewsCrunch. Retrieved 6 June 2023.