Dive into the life and career of Tharshan Thiyagarajah, a prominent actor from Sri Lanka who gained fame through his participation in Bigg Boss Tamil.

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Tharshan Thiyagarajah was born on September 17, 1990, in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. He’s a Virgo. His education began in a Jaffna school, followed by a B.Tech in software engineering at the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Even during college, he harbored aspirations of becoming a model, actively pursuing modeling gigs for well-known Sri Lankan clothing brands.

Post-graduation, he secured a position at Virtusa in the United States. After five years and a promotion offering a transfer to Australia, he surprisingly chose to leave the company to pursue his passion for modeling and acting. This bold decision marked a turning point in his career.

Physical Appearance

Tharshan possesses the following physical attributes:

• Height: Approximately 6’1″
• Weight: Approximately 70 kg
• Eye Color: Black
• Hair Color: Black

Family, Wife & Caste

Tharshan hails from the Karaiyar Caste. His mother is Shiyamala Thiyagarajah, and he has a sister named Thushara Thiyagarajah. Details about the rest of his family remain relatively private. He is currently unmarried and there’s no publicly available information regarding past relationships.

Career

Upon returning to Sri Lanka, Tharshan actively pursued modeling opportunities. His success culminated in winning the Mister Sri Lanka International competition in 2016, opening doors to further modeling and advertising work. He even appeared in a Valentine’s Day music video for Sun Music.

This led him to India and the South Indian film industry. He secured roles in commercials for various popular brands, eventually landing his first film role as a villain in “Verenna Vendum” in 2018. This breakthrough role brought him significant recognition and a large youth following, subsequently leading to roles in two more Tamil films (yet to be released).

His career took another significant turn in 2019 when he was selected as a contestant on Bigg Boss Tamil (Season 3), hosted by Kamal Haasan. This high-profile opportunity aimed to further elevate his career and expand his fanbase.

Favourites

Here are some of Tharshan’s preferences:

• Favorite Actor: Vijay
• Favorite Actress: Sanchita Shetty
• Favorite Colors: Black & Grey

Facts

Tharshan’s portfolio includes TV commercials for renowned South Indian brands like Pothys, Nandu Brand Lungis, and Sri Kumaran, among others. Beyond his professional life, he enjoys swimming and exploring new places with his friends.

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