POPULAR SINGER AND BIGG BOSS MALAYALAM CONTESTANT PASSES AWAY; RIP

The 42-year-old singer shot to fame as a contestant on the reality show, 'Star Singer'. Even though he didn't win the title, he was one of the popular contestants of the 2008 show.

He was also a contestant of the Bigg Boss show but had to leave it mid-way after he was diagnosed with medical issues. His soulful rendition of the Tamil hit – Kannane Kannane – during his Bigg Boss stint made him even more endearing.

"Can’t believe we just had so much fun together shooting for the last episode of Start Music just few days back . It’s gonna be so painful to watch that episode nte ponnu Somu..Such an innocent soul... THANK YOU FOR ALL THOSE BEAUTIFUL SONGS YOU KEPT SINGING FOR US AND OUR KIDS WHILE IN THE Bb house... thank you for all those innocent smile you threw which we couldn’t resist. may you be at peace wherever you are my dear.... kannaana kanneeee... kannaaana kannneeee... won’t be able to listen to this song without an ache in the heart. I guess our plans will have to wait Somu... until I join you up there someday.... Rest In Peace you beautiful soul....," Arya, a former Bigg Boss contestant wrote on Instagram, paying tribute. (sic)