Bigg Boss Tamil 3: From being influenced by gangster culture in Malaysia to a talented lyricist, lesser known facts of Mugen Rao

Bigg Boss Tamil 3, hosted by none other than actor and politician Kamal Haasan, has already premiered yesterday (June 23). He is hosting the show for the third consecutive time.

15 contestants from various walks of life have made their entry into the Bigg Boss house and Mugen Rao is one of them. Let’s have a look at the unknown facts of the Malaysian singer. (Photo - Instagram)

Mugen Rao aka MGR hails from Malaysia. Born in Kuala Lumpur, Mugen is a popular singer, actor and lyricist. (Photo - Instagram)

Mugen’s father Prakash Rao Krishnan is a stage singer. His mom's name is Nirmala Devi. He has a brother named Vignesh Rao and a younger sister named Janany (Photo -Instagram)

Mugen Rao’s family faced financial issues. Hence, he started performing along with his father for a better livelihood. Later, he discovered his passion for singing and started nurturing it. Gradually, he evolved as a professional singer. (Photo - Instagram)

As an actor, Mugen Rao made his debut with the show Senandung Malam. He has featured in movies like Gerak Khas and Ghora and many advertisements, short films, Tele movies and films. (Photo - Instagram)

The multifaceted personality enjoys a huge fan base on social media. (Photo - Instagram)

The ardent devotee of Lord Shiva loves travelling and watching movies. He doesn't quite miss an opportunity to explore new places, meet new people and experience new cultures. (Photo - Instagram)

From being influenced by gangster culture in Malaysia during teenage and engaging in scuffles with friends, Mugen had a troubled past. But with a strong conviction to do something productive in life, Mugan has come a long way. (Photo - Instagram)