From villain roles to pledging his eyes — 5 lesser known facts about late Tamil actor Daniel Balaji

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Popular Tamil actor Daniel Balaji passed away on Saturday after suffering a heart attack..

The agony of death at a young age is distressing," said actor-politician Kamal Haasan..

Here are 5 lesser known facts about late Tamil actor:He began his career as a unit production manager in Kamal Haasan's incomplete 'Marudhunayagam'.He secured the moniker Daniel after making his first appearance in a popular Tamil television serial called Chithi..

His character was called Daniel which eventually became the prefix for his real name Balaji.His first Tamil film was 'April Maadhathil', followed by a role in 'Kaadhal Kondein'..

Siddhalingaiah is the father of Tamil actor Murali, making actor Atharvaa Murali of Paradesi fame Balajis nephew.Balaji had reportedly pledged his eyes after death..

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