Viji Chandrasekhar
Viji Chandrasekhar is an Indian film and Tamil television actress. She has appeared in several Tamil, Malyalam, Telugu and Kannada films. She debuted in Thillu Mullu alongside Rajnikanth. She played the female lead role in Arohanam which had won several awards. She is known for her roles and she has also featured in television serials.[1] She played the main lead in Azhagi, a television serial that went on for five years and also hosted a show in Puthuyugam TV. She is currently doing Tamil films.
Viji Chandrasekhar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 December 1962 Chennai, India |
| Occupation | Actress, businesswoman |
| Years active | 1981–1995 2001–present |
| Spouse(s) | Capt. E. Chandrasekhar (m. 1995–present) |
| Children | Dr. Suraksha, Lovelyn |
| Website | Actorviji (Twitter) |
Career
Viji's sister is actress Saritha, who was already a star[2] when Viji made her debut as the sister of Rajinikanth's character in the 1981 comedy film Thillu Mullu by K. Balachander.[3] Despite the film becoming a success, Viji chose to concentrate on her studies and refrained from acting until the 1990s.[4]
Besides performing supporting roles in films including K. Balachander's Paarthale Paravasam (2001) as the sister of Raghava Lawrence and in Mani Ratnam's Aaytha Ezhuthu (2004) as the sister of Krishna's character, she mainly worked in television serials. In over 20 years, she was part of over 35 serials.[4] In 2012, she played Nirmala, a vegetable vendor affected by bipolar disorder in Lakshmi Ramakrishnan's Aarohanam, and won critical acclaim for her performance.[3][5] A critic from Sify.com noted: "in an author backed role, Viji Chandrasekhar steals the show as she is the pivot around which the film revolves."[6]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Thillu Mullu | Uma | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Kaliyugam | Telugu | ||
| Thavarumane Udugore | Kannada | |||
| 1992 | Devi IAS | Malayalam | ||
| 1993 | Kizhakku Cheemayile | Kaudari | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Priyanka | Kamini | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Indira | Shanmugam's secret concubine | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Parthale Paravasam | Arivu | Tamil | |
| 2002 | Samasthanam | Shankara's mother | Tamil | |
| 2004 | Aaytha Ezhuthu | Angamma | Tamil | |
| Jore | Inspector Indrani | Tamil | ||
| 2012 | Aarohanam | Nirmala | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Madha Yaanai Koottam | Sevanamma | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe | Seetha | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Pathemari | Narayanan's mother | Malayalam | |
| Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare | Jayadevan's mother | Malayalam | ||
| 2016 | Nayyapudai | Tamil | ||
| Vetrivel | Kayavarnam | Tamil | ||
| 2017 | Muthuramalingam | Mokkiah Thevar's wife | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren | Yamarosha | Tamil | |
| Mr. Chandramouli | ACP Dwaraga | Tamil | ||
| Kadaikutty Singam | Vanavan Madevi | Tamil | ||
| Seemathurai | Marudhu's mother | Tamil | ||
| 2019 | Neerthirai | Abhirami | Tamil | |
| Kempegowda 2 | Kannada | |||
| 2020 | Enakku Onnu Therinjaakanum | Tamil | ||
| 2021 | Plan Panni Pannanum | Tamil | ||
| Untitled Mani Ram - Ramar Movie | Tamil | |||
| Marutha | Tamil | |||
| BB3 | TBA | Telugu | ||
Television
| Year | Serial | Network | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Muppadu Kodi Mugangal | Doordarshan | |
| Kandapurnam | |||
| 1994 | Chinnaveshayam | ||
| 1994 | Bandham | Sun TV | |
| Vazhapirandavargal | Doordarshan | ||
| Revathi | Sun TV | ||
| 1995 | Vuyiroviyum | Doordarshan | |
| Krishnaswamy Association | |||
| 1998 | Theekul Veiral | Jaya TV | |
| Jadhimalli | Raj TV | ||
| Nunipullum Avasarakavargalum | |||
| 1999 | Kudumbam Orukoil | Vijay TV | |
| 2000 | Kadavulukku Kobam Varuthu | ||
| 2000 | Pushpangali | Sun TV | |
| 2001–2003 | Alaigal | Radha | |
| 2002–2005 | Annamalai | Shanthi | |
| 2003–2005 | Kolangal | Seetha | |
| 2006 | Penn | Kalavathi (Kala) | |
| 2011–2016 | Azhagi | Sundari | |
| 2013 | Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri | Kalaignar TV | Guest appearance |
| 2019 | Chandrakumari | Sun TV | Chandra |
Reality shows
| Year | Reality show | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Uravai Thedi | Puthuyugam TV |
Short films
| Year | Short film | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Senthooram | Manjunath |
| The Unexpected Victim | Promodh |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Film & Serial | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Tamil Nadu State Awards | Best Character Artist | Azhagi | Won |
| 2013 | Ajantha Fine Awards | Best Actress | Aarohanam | Won |
| Edison Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress (Special Jury) | Won | |||
| Maha Fine Awards | Character Award (Female) | Won | ||
| Tamil Nadu Cinema Kalai Mandram | Special Jury Award | Won | ||
| V4 Entertainer | Best Supporting Role | Won | ||
| 7th Annual Vijay Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| 2nd South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated | ||
| Sun Kudumbam Awards | Best Mother | Azhagi | Won | |
| 2014 | Sun Kudumbam Awards | Best Mother | Azhagi | Won |
| 2017 | Ananda Vikatan Awards | Best Actor/Actress in Negative role | Vetrivel | Won |
| 2018 | Mumbai Asian Short Film Festival | Best Actress | The unexpected victim | Won |
| 2019 | V4 Entertainer | Best Actress in a supporting role | Kadaikutty Singam | Won |
References
- 'Aarohanam' was challenging, didn't do homework: Viji. Deccan Chronicle (2012-10-26). Retrieved on 2013-11-21.
- http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/i-can-never-let-kb-down-aarohanam/article7239086.ece
- Viji hopes for a dream run in films. The New Indian Express. Retrieved on 2013-11-21.
- http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/i-can-never-let-kb-down-aarohanam/article7239086.ece?secpage=true&secname=entertainment
- I didn't do homework for 'Aarohanam': Viji Chandrasekhar. Ibnlive.in.com (2012-10-25). Retrieved on 2013-11-21.
- Movie Review : Aarohanam. Sify.com. Retrieved on 2013-11-21.
- "Teaser of Queen web series released". newsminute.com. Retrieved 3 January 2020.