Madhan Bob (1953-2025) Biography, Age, Family, Career

Quick Info

Profession	Comedian, Actor
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	19/10/1953
Age	71 years (died on 02, Aug, 2025)
Birthplace	Madras, Madras State, India
Date of Death	02/08/2025

Latest News about Madhan Bob

02/08/2025

Veteran Tamil actor and comedian Madhan Bob passed away at age 71 after battling cancer for some time. He breathed his last at his residence in Adyar, Chennai, due to health complications. The multi-talented performer, known for his distinctive laugh, expressive facial features, and roles in nearly 700 films across Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi cinema, was also a skilled musician and former heavyweight boxer.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	S. Krishnamoorthy
Biography	Madhan Bob was a versatile performer in Indian cinema, recognized for his distinctive comedic style, expressive facial gestures, and infectious laughter. Before establishing himself as a celebrated character actor and comedian in Tamil cinema, he was an accomplished musician and former heavyweight boxer. He became renowned for his supporting roles and comedic timing, captivating audiences across Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi films. His career spanned nearly 700 films, and he was also well-known as a judge on the comedy show Asathapovadhu Yaaru? on Sun TV.

Birth Name

S. Krishnamoorthy

Biography

Madhan Bob was a versatile performer in Indian cinema, recognized for his distinctive comedic style, expressive facial gestures, and infectious laughter. Before establishing himself as a celebrated character actor and comedian in Tamil cinema, he was an accomplished musician and former heavyweight boxer. He became renowned for his supporting roles and comedic timing, captivating audiences across Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi films. His career spanned nearly 700 films, and he was also well-known as a judge on the comedy show Asathapovadhu Yaaru? on Sun TV.

Physical Stats & More

Height

5' 9" (175 cm)

Weight

65 Kg (143 lbs)

Eye Color

Black

Hair Color

Black

Body Measurements

Chest	42 inches
Waist	32 inches
Biceps	12 inches

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Siblings	Eighth child in his family
Children	Son - Archith

Career

Overview	Madhan Bob began his career as a skilled musician, learning bulbul tarang and mastering the guitar under esteemed musicians including S. Ramanathan, Harihara Sharma, and 'Vikku' Vinayakaram. He worked as a medical representative and sales officer before transitioning to full-time music composition, creating jingles for television and radio advertisements and background scores for stage plays and serials including the Hindi serial Sangarsh. His film debut came in 1984 with Balu Mahendra's Neengal Kettavai. Over his career, he acted in nearly 700 films across multiple languages, becoming particularly renowned for his supporting roles and comedic performances. Notable films included Friends, Ethir Neechal, Poove Unakaga, Nammavar, Kaavalan, Linga, Thenali, Chachi 420, Bhramaram, and Celluloid. He was known as a 'sentiment artist' and collaborated with major Tamil stars including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijay, Suriya, and Ajith. Music director A.R. Rahman acknowledged Madhan Bob as his guru during the composition of Thenali (2000). He also served as a judge on the Sun TV comedy show Asathapovadhu Yaaru?, where his natural humor and authentic reactions endeared him to audiences.

Overview

Madhan Bob began his career as a skilled musician, learning bulbul tarang and mastering the guitar under esteemed musicians including S. Ramanathan, Harihara Sharma, and 'Vikku' Vinayakaram. He worked as a medical representative and sales officer before transitioning to full-time music composition, creating jingles for television and radio advertisements and background scores for stage plays and serials including the Hindi serial Sangarsh. His film debut came in 1984 with Balu Mahendra's Neengal Kettavai. Over his career, he acted in nearly 700 films across multiple languages, becoming particularly renowned for his supporting roles and comedic performances. Notable films included Friends, Ethir Neechal, Poove Unakaga, Nammavar, Kaavalan, Linga, Thenali, Chachi 420, Bhramaram, and Celluloid. He was known as a 'sentiment artist' and collaborated with major Tamil stars including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijay, Suriya, and Ajith. Music director A.R. Rahman acknowledged Madhan Bob as his guru during the composition of Thenali (2000). He also served as a judge on the Sun TV comedy show Asathapovadhu Yaaru?, where his natural humor and authentic reactions endeared him to audiences.

Style Quotient

Notable Appearance	Madhan Bob was recognized for his distinctive facial expressions, animated features, and comedic style, often reminiscent of veteran comedian Kaka Radhakrishnan. His ability to engage audiences through his infectious laughter and expressive 'bob eyes' made him a beloved personality in Tamil cinema.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Madhan Bob was the eighth child in his family and actively pursued self-learning in various fields including music and yoga from a young age.
2. He successfully overcome a childhood stammer through self-hypnotism, dedicating his time to music and performing arts.
3. Before making a significant mark in acting, he was a medical representative and sales officer.
4. He had the unique distinction of playing guitar on Doordarshan Chennai in 1975, also making contributions to advertisements and radio shows.
5. Rahman acknowledged Madhan Bob as a mentor during the 2000 music launch of 'Thenali'.
6. Despite being diagnosed with cancer and facing treatment, he continued to be an active figure until his passing.
7. He successfully overcame a childhood stammer through self-hypnotism, dedicating his time to music and performing arts.
8. He was a former heavyweight boxer before transitioning to entertainment.

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