Rajisha Vijayan
Rajisha Vijayan | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Film actress , Television Host |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Parent(s) | Sheela Vijayan |
Rajisha Vijayan is an Indian film actress who appears in Malayalam films.[1] She made her acting debut in the 2016 film Anuraga Karikkin Vellam.[2] She has hosted several shows in Malayalam television before foraying into films. She won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in her debut film Anuraga Karikkin Vellam.[3]
Early life
Rajisha was born in Perambra, Calicut as the daughter of Sheela and Vijayan.[4] She completed her graduation in Mass Communication and Journalism at Amity University, Noida, New Delhi.[5] Apart from dancing, she kept high interest in theatre and athletics.[citation needed] She started working in Surya TV and later in Mazhavil Manorama as a television host.[citation needed]
Career
2013–15
Rajisha was very popular among the television spectators through her shows.[6] She also hosted Susi’s Code, a youth-centric programme and a music chat show which has gained popularity among the young generation.[7] She hosted surya challenge along with Vidhu Pratap on Surya TV. She won the hearts of the TV viewers through her exceptional anchoring of Ugram Ujwalam, a talent show aired on Mazhavil Manorama.[8]
2016–present
Rajisha debuted in the Malayalam Film Anuraga Karikkin Vellam for which she won several awards. She won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress in 2016 for her role in Anuraga Karikkin Vellam and went on to receive a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Malayalam.[9]
Her second project was the commercially failed movie Georgettan's Pooram alongside Dileep.[10] Her next venture was Oru Cinemakaaran[11] starring Vineeth Sreenivasan.[12] Meanwhile, she also acted in a theater drama titled Hand of god as a queen.
In 2019, Rajisha did the titular role in the coming of age film June by Friday Film House.[13][14][15] The film and her performance was both critically and commercially acclaimed.[16][17]
Filmography
- All films are in Malayalam, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | Elizabeth | |
| 2017 | Georgettan's Pooram | Merlin | |
| Oru Cinemakkaran | Sara | ||
| 2019 | June | June | |
| Finals | Alice | ||
| Stand Up | Dia | [18] | |
| 2020 | Love | Deepthi | Released Over GCC |
| 2021 | Ellam Sheriyakum | TBA | Filming |
| Karnan | TBA | Post Production, Tamil film | |
| Kho Kho | Maria | Post Production | |
| Malayankunju | TBA | Filming | |
| TBA | 800 | TBA | pre-production |
Television
| Year | Program | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-2014 | Susie's code Season 1 | Host | Surya Music | |
| 2013 | 100% love | Host | Surya Music | |
| 2013 | Manassinikkare | Host | Surya Music | |
| 2013-2014 | Morning Safari | Host | Surya Music | |
| 2014 | Ladies only | Host | Surya Music | |
| 2014 | Uggram Ujjwalam | Co host | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2015 | Vanitha Film Awards | Host (Backstage) | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2015 | Surya Challenge | Co host | Surya TV | |
| 2015 | Hot and Spicy | Co host | Asianet Cable Vision | |
| 2015 | Gulumal | herself | Surya TV | Special appearance |
| 2019 | Uppum Mulakum | June | Flowers TV | Guest appearance in episode 792 |
| 2019 | Karikku | June | YouTube | Guest appearance in video 'Valentine's Gift'[19] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Artist/Work | Award | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | Asiavision Awards | New Promise in Acting (Female) | Won |
| 2017 | Kerala State Film Awards | Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress | Won | |
| Asianet Film Award | Best Star Pair | Won | ||
| Asianet Film Award | Best Debut female | Nominated | ||
| Vanitha Film Awards | Best Star Pair | Won | ||
| CPC Cine Awards | Best actress | Won | ||
| 2nd IIFA Utsavam | Performance In A Leading Role-Female (Malayalam) | Won | ||
| Filmfare Awards South | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam | Nominated | ||
| South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Debut Actress – Malayalam | Won | ||
| 2020 | June | Ramu Karyat award | Best second actress | Won |
| June, Finals, Stand Up | Asianet Film Awards | Best Character actress | Won | |
| Best Actress | Nominated |
References
- ^ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (15 February 2019). ""I was always waiting for June": Rajisha Vijayan". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ James, Anu (18 July 2016). "Interview: 'Anuraga Karikkin Vellam' star Rajisha Vijayan talks about co-stars, marriage and more [PHOTOS]". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Kerala State Film Awards 2016: Vinayakan bags best actor trophy, Rajisha Vijayan adjudged best actress!". Zee News. 7 March 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
- ^ Sathyendran, Nita (13 July 2016). "Really a sassy lass". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ Sathyendran, Nita (13 July 2016). "Really a sassy lass". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Was afraid my bad driving would damage the camera: Rajisha Vijayan". OnManorama. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ thenewsminute.com https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/journalism-iaf-heres-what-big-names-mollywood-were-doing-cinema-100894. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "'Ugram Ujjwalam' is beyond inspiration: Rajisha Vijayan". OnManorama. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ James, Anu (10 March 2017). "Interview: Rajisha Vijayan opens up about winning Kerala State Award and her 'ordinary' life thereafter". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Dileep - Rajisha Vijayan's 'Georgettan's Pooram's' next song is here - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "IndiaGlitz - Vineeth Sreenivaasan Oru Cinemakkaran starts rolling - Malayalam Movie News". Retrieved 8 March 2017.
- ^ James, Anu (23 June 2017). "What makes Vineeth Sreenivasan's Oru Cinemaakkaran a much awaited Eid release?". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ Nair, Vidya (10 February 2019). "On course to a seasoned actor". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Rajisha Vijayan on her latest film June: 'Felt good that three men could write a sensitive story about a girl'- Entertainment News, Firstpost". Firstpost. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ Manu (25 February 2019). "Malayalam Actress Rajisha Vijayan Reveals That She Has Gone Through A Break-up!". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "All Dileep needed was a selfie from team 'June'!". OnManorama. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Malayalam Movies 2019 Half-Yearly Box Office Report: Lucifer, Madhura Raja & Other Big Hits!". FilmiBeat. 2 July 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Nimisha Sajayan and Rajisha Vijayan team up with this lady filmmaker! - Malayalam News". IndiaGlitz.com. 10 April 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
- ^ "Tovino joins other Mollywood stars to act a role in Karikku". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
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External links
- * Rajisha Vijayan at IMDb