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Who is Prasanna Kumar? Wiki, Age, Bio & Facts About Vivek’s Son

Prasanna Kumar was a famous star kid, media personality, and good instrument player. He was born in 2002, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He loved music and acting. His father ‘Vivekh‘ was a renowned comedian and actor in the Tamil film industry.

Childhood image of Prasanna Kumar.
Childhood image of Prasanna Kumar (Picture by dint of: Actor vivekh’s Instagram.com)

In 2015, a misfortune happened and the 13-year-old child said goodbye to this world. It gave a great shock to all the family members as well as the actors and actresses of the film industry. 

It was not ended here, his father named Vivekanandan aka Vivek was also passed away on 17 April 2021. Let’s have a glimpse at the life of little Prasanna Kumar.

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Prasanna Kumar wiki.
Prasanna Kumar’s wiki
Real NamePrasanna Kumar.
Full Real Birth NamePrasanna Kumar Vivek.
Birthday2002.
Date of DeathOctober 29, 2015.
Age (at the time of death)13 years old.
Place of BirthChennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Place of DeathVadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Cause of DeathDengue & Brain fever.
CasteThevar.
Zodiac SignVirgo.
ProfessionMusician and star kid.
NationalityIndian.
ReligionHindu.
Eye ColorDark Brown.
Height (approx.)In Feet Inches: 5′ 4″.
In Meters: 1.64 m.
In Centimetres: 164 cm.
Hair ColorBlack.
Hair LengthShort.
Weight (approx.)In Kilograms: 50-55 kg.
In Pounds: 110-121 lbs.
Tattoos None.

Biography

Prasanna Kumar took birth in 2002 in Chennai, the state of Tamil Nadu, India. His name came under the ‘Virgo’ sun sign. He was in 7th standard and studied at a local school in Chennai. He was a very bright student and wanted to be like his father. 

Childhood image of Prasanna Kumar with his family
Childhood image of Prasanna Kumar with his family (Image Source: Likitha Youtube channel)

He met musical legend and Oscar winner A.R. Rahman because he was his ideal and always wanted to follow him. He often played Keyboard instruments. 

Family & Caste 

Prasanna was the only son of Kollywood actor Vivek and Arulselvi Vivek. He got all the love from his sisters named Tejaswini Vivek and Amritha Nandini Vivek. He was the apple of the eye of all the family members as he was the youngest child.

Prasanna Kumar father Vivek and mother Arulselvi Vivek.
Prasanna Kumar’s father Vivek and mother Arulselvi Vivek (Image Credit: Youtube.com/Likitha)

He loved his grandparents very much and always spent time with them. According to Wikipedia, Prasanna Kumar Vivek belongs to the Mukkulathor community’s Thevar caste and belief in the Hindu religion. 

Prasanna Kumar sisters Tejaswini Vivek and Amritha Nandini Vivek
Prasanna Kumar’s sisters Tejaswini Vivek and Amritha Nandini Vivek (Photo from: Instagram.com/Tejaswinivivekh)

Famous Tamil Actor Vivek expired due to cardiac arrest

Vivek (Full name Vivekanandan) was a well-recognized comedian, actor, and producer in the South Indian film industry. On 16 April 2021, Vivek was facing difficulty in breathing. His family immediately took him to the private hospital located in Chennai. 

Prasanna Kumar father late Vivek.
Prasanna Kumar’s father late Vivek (Image at: Actorvivekh Instagram account)

The very next day (17 April 2021), his heart stops pumping the blood effectively, this results in his death. He left his all-loving family and fans behind in grief. 

Career

Prasanna Kumar wanted to be a good musician as he was inspired by a great singer and composer named A.R. Rahman. He met him with his father at many functions and award shows. He was also spotted with his father at movie premiers and shows. His interest in the entertainment industry was clearly visible. 

Prasanna Kumar with his father Vivek and A.R. Rahman.
Prasanna Kumar with his father Vivek and A.R. Rahman (Photo through: Instagram.com/actorvivekh)

How Prasanna Kumar Died?

The talented kid was suffering from the epidemic of Dengue and brain fever. From multiple sources, we came to know that he was admitted to the hospital for around one month. Instead of improving, his condition became more critical over the period. On October 29, 2015, Prasanna took his last breath in SRM Institutes for Medical Science, Vadapalani. 

Prasanna Kumar died at the age of 13 years
Prasanna Kumar died at the age of 13 years (Picture by: IBTimes India)

The teenage boy’s death gave a state of shock to his parents and sisters. Many actors showed condolence to the family. Vivek requested the media not to cover the news and understand the seriousness of the situation. 

Facts About Prasanna Kumar

  • Prasanna was an ambitious kid who wants to be successful in his life.
  • His favorite thing was playing the keyboard. 
  • Vivek’s son was fond of becoming an actor and musician.
  • He used to attend various celebrity functions along with his father. 
Prasanna Kumar vivek
Prasanna Kumar was in an award show (Image from: Times of India)

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