Shiva Karthikeyan at the moment is primarily a Vijay TV anchor for a few programs like "Athu Ithu Ethu"
I've been so impressed with him, that I am writing a blog post after so long.
In recent times no one else has made me laugh out loud like he has.
(Just recently subscribed to Vijay TV in UK and watching him after a long gap)
For me , he is one of the best tamil entertainers ( I don't want to call him just a comedian) in recent times.
As a comedian, I rate him well above the some of the famous recent tamil comedians.
Here are some reasons why (to the extent I have seen him)
- He is gifted with great humility. Really hope he continues to retain this forever.
- Great presence of mind and superb timing.
- Does not scold or make obscene fun of other's disabilities for the sake of comedy.
- Does not shout in high pitch voice.
- Great mimicry artist. But has curtailed his mimicry in recent times and that has made it all the more enjoyable whenever he does it.
- Does not beat / get beaten by someone in the name of comedy.
- Treats everyone with respect.
- Last but not the least - his dance :-)
For someone who started as a talent show contestant for comedians about 4 years back (Kalakka Povathu Yaaru - Vijay TV 2006/07) , his growth is astounding.
At one point I was watching him host nearly 5 tv shows in Vijay TV simultaneously.
In fact, there was a comedy spoof of Kaun Banega Crorepati in one of the kings of comedy program, where Host asks a question
"Vijay TV la Shiva Karthikeyan thoghuthu vazhangum Nigazhchi ethu". (Which program does Shiva Karthikeyan present in Vijay TV)
Participant answers
"Shiva Karthikeyan thoguthu Vazhangaatha Nigazhchi ethunnu keatteenganna sollalaam." ( If you ask me which program he doesn't present , I can answer)
This blog post is a tribute to an absolute entertainer.
Whatever he does or does not do in the future, it doesn't matter. He has entertained so far in the cleanest way possible and made me laugh.
One of his best tv show episodes I've been watching again and again recently :-)
