Shankar (24 December 1978 – 18 September 2025), known professionally as Robo Shankar, was an Indian standup comedian and actor who appeared predominantly in Tamil films. Making his breakthrough with Star Vijay's Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? by performing stand up comedy, he was cast regularly in several shows on Star Vijay and has presented television shows for the channel.
Born
Shankar
24 December 1978
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Died18 September 2025 (aged 46)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Alma materMadurai Kamaraj University (MA Economics)Occupation(s)Actor, stand up comedian, dancerYears active1997–2025Known forCollaborations with Vijay TVSpousePriyanka Shankar (2002-2025)ChildrenIndrajaAwardsKalaimamani
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Shankar (24 December 1978 – 18 September 2025), known professionally as Robo Shankar, was an Indian standup comedian and actor who appeared predominantly in Tamil films. Making his breakthrough with Star Vijay's Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? by performing stand up comedy, he was cast regularly in several shows on Star Vijay and has presented television shows for the channel.
Born
Shankar
24 December 1978
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Died18 September 2025 (aged 46)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Alma materMadurai Kamaraj University (MA Economics)Occupation(s)Actor, stand up comedian, dancerYears active1997–2025Known forCollaborations with Vijay TVSpousePriyanka Shankar (2002-2025)ChildrenIndrajaAwardsKalaimamani
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