V. J. Chitra
V. J. Chitra | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 May 1992 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Died | 9 December 2020 (aged 28) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Cause of death | suicide |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for women (2012-2014) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2013 – 2020 |
| Spouse |
Hemnath (m. 2020) |
Chitra Kamaraj (2 May 1992 – 9 December 2020), better known as V. J. Chitra or Chithu, was an Indian television actress and anchor.[1] She rose to fame with her role in the Tamil soap opera Pandian Stores. Chitra was found dead on 9 December 2020.
Career
Chitra Kamaraj was born on 2 May 1992 in Chennai. Before becoming a full-time actor, she was a television host.[2] After seeing Chitra host a television show, actress Raadhika reached out with an offer for her to act in Radaan Mediaworks' production Chinna Papa Periya Papa (2016) alongside senior actresses Nirosha and Nalini. The success of the series prompted her to sign up for other shows including Velunachi and Pandian Stores, where she portrayed the popular character of Mullai.[3]
In mid-2020, she was involved in a social media altercation with fellow actress Shivani Narayanan.[4]
Chitra signed on to appear in her first film role in mid-2019 through Calls (2021). The film would feature her as a business process outsourcing professional and was shot in late 2019.[3]
Personal life and death
Chitra got engaged to Hemnath, a businessman, in August 2020.[5]
Chitra was found dead at a hotel room in Chennai’s Nazarethpettai on 9 December 2020.[6][7] The suspected cause of death was suicide.[8] On 15 December, the police arrested Hemnath for abetting her suicide.[9]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Sattam Solvathu Enna? | Anchor | Makkal TV | Tamil |
| 2014 | Nodiku Nodi Athiradi | Anchor | Makkal TV | Tamil |
| 2014 | Oor Suthalaam Vaanga | Anchor | Makkal TV | Tamil |
| 2014 | Mannan Magal | Vishali | Jaya TV | Tamil |
| 2012 | Vilayadu Vaagai Soodu | Anchor | Makkal TV | Tamil |
| 2014 | En Samayal Araiyil | Anchor | Makkal TV | Tamil |
| 2014 | Ossthi Comedy Kusthi | Anchor | Raadan | Tamil |
| 2014–18 | Chinna Papa Periya Papa | Periya Papa | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2014 | Ring O Ring | contestant | Vendhar TV | Tamil |
| 2015 | Saa Boo Thri (season 2) | Anchor | Vendhar TV | Tamil |
| 2015 | Jill Jung Juk | Anchor | Vendhar TV | Tamil |
| 2013–16 | Saravanan Meenatchi (season 2) | Kalaiyarasi (Vettaiyan's friend) | Star Vijay | Tamil |
| 2016–2018 | Aaha Maamiyar Oho Marumagal | Co-Anchor | Zee Tamil | Tamil |
| 2016–17 | Darling Darling | Anitha (Honey) | Zee Tamil | Tamil |
| 2016–17 | Dance Jodi Dance | contestant | Zee Tamil | Tamil |
| 2016–17 | Nanbenda | contestant | Zee Tamil | Tamil |
| 2017 | Saravanan Meenatchi (season 3) | ghost (special appearance) | Star Vijay | Tamil |
| 2017 | Zee Dance League | contestant | Zee Tamil | Tamil |
| 2017–2018 | Anjarai Petty | Host | Zee Tamil | Tamil |
| 2018 | Velunachi[10] | Velunachi | Colors Tamil | Tamil |
| 2018–2019 | Jodi Fun Unlimited | Contestant | Star Vijay | Tamil |
| 2018–2020 | Pandian Stores[11] | Mullai | Star Vijay | Tamil |
| 2019 | Raja Rani | Mullai (special appearance) | Star Vijay | Tamil |
| 2019 | Vasool Vettai | Anchor | Star Vijay | Tamil |
References
- ^ "Velunachi to go off-air soon". The Times of India. 24 July 2018. Archived from the original on 22 November 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ "Who is VJ Chitra? All you need to know about Tamil TV actress who committed suicide". The Free Press Journal. 9 December 2020. Archived from the original on 9 December 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ a b CR, Sharanya (18 September 2019). "Chithu to make her film debut". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 October 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ "Shivani Narayanan and VJ Chitra involved in a fierce fight?". IndiaGlitz. 30 August 2020. Archived from the original on 23 December 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ "TV actress Chithu is engaged to a businessman". The Times of India. 26 August 2020. Archived from the original on 23 December 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ "Popular TV actor and host VJ Chitra found dead in Chennai hotel room". The News Minute. 9 December 2020. Archived from the original on 9 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ^ Chellappan, Kumar (13 December 2020). "Suicide by actresses raises safety concerns in South Indian film industry". The Pioneer. Archived from the original on 13 December 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ Selvaraj, A; Kannan, Sindhu (9 December 2020). "Tamil TV actress V J Chitra suicide: Police questioning her fiancé". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 December 2020. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
- ^ "Chitra's husband Hemanth arrested". The Indian Express. 15 December 2020. Archived from the original on 15 December 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
- ^ "Velunachi fame Chithra has a hidden talent; Watch the video". The Times of India. 4 September 2018. Archived from the original on 23 December 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ "Pandian Stores crosses 200 episodes milestone". The Times of India. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
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