Robo Shankar, beloved Tamil actor and comedian, passed away at 46 after battling health issues, leaving fans and industry in mourning (Photo: Pinterest)
Actor and comedian Robo Shankar passed away in Chennai at the age of 46 after a tough battle with liver and kidney complications. Earlier this week, he was admitted to a private hospital on OMR following a diagnosis of jaundice and a fainting episode at his home. Despite intensive medical care, his condition worsened, and he died Thursday evening around 8:30 pm.
Robo Shankar is an actor and comedian of India who mainly features in Tamil films and television. He was born on 24 December 1978, and he is known for his special style and impressive comic timing and he became the heartthrob of the world of entertainment.
Robo Shankar's formal education can be said not to be publicized highly but since childhood, his inclination towards performing arts and mimicry had been his course defining thing in shaping his own career.
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Robo Shankar was first much encouraged on STAR Vijay's comedy contest Kalakkapovathu Yaaru from which he earned quite a few audience favorites in his times. Being television personnel his journey in tv grows as he hosts and also plays other comedy shows.
Shankar has married with Priyanka Shankar, who happens to be making her debut in films with Kanni Maadam in 2020. The couple has a daughter Ishaara, who is also taking part in the entertainment circles, doing both films and television reality shows. It is often a peek into their very normal life the family shows through their social media posts.
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Robo Shankar has made a successful transition from television to the big screen and his first major film was Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013). He impressed with his appearances in films like Vaayai Moodi Pesavum, Maari and other major blockbusters like Viswasam with Ajith, Puli with Vijay and Si3 featuring Suriya showcasing his versatility across genres.
Robo Shankar entering a reality show like Bigg Boss Tamil 8 made waves among fans wanting to enjoy his charm and humor in that setting. His participation in the show would apparently provide full-time entertainment and laughing to his audience marking him as even more popularly known.
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Robo Shankar's estimated net worth would probably be in the range of Rs. 5-6 crores, by virtue of his very prolific career in TV and cinema. The eminent among critical and commercial acclaim would bring such obviously steady work through different media.
In 2023, he was very unwell going through jaundice and some complications concerning his liver and kidney. The condition actually got worse after treatment sought due to loss of consciousness at home. Unfortunately, he died at the age of 46, leaving behind a treasure of laughter and touch of heartfelt performances.
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