Swasika
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Swasika | |
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| Born | Pooja Vijay[1] 5 November 1991 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Swasika Vijay, Visakha[2] |
| Alma mater | Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2009 – present |
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Pooja Vijay (born 5 November 1991), better known by her stage name Swasika, is an Indian actress, dancer, and television presenter. She predominantly appears in Malayalam films and television shows, and has also worked in a few Tamil and Telugu films. Swasika made her acting debut in the 2009 Tamil film Vaigai. Beside films, she is known for her roles in TV serials Dhathuputhri and Seetha.[1] She had won several allocades including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actress for her title role in Vasanthi (2020).[3]
Personal life
Swasika, was born as Pooja Vijay to Vijayakumar (an accountant in Bahrain) and Girija and hails from Perumbavoor of Ernakulam in Kerala. She has a brother, Akash.[4] She did her graduation from Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha.[5] After taking bachelor of arts degree in literature, she enrolled for dancing lessons.[6]
Career
Her first film was Sundarapandi's Vaigai, a love story, her character was based on a real life individual.[7] She then did Goripalayam (2010) by Rasu Madhuravan, in which she played the second lead. She was still a student, when she acted in the film.[1] Her third film Maithanam (2011) got positive reviews from both the critics and the audience.[7] She played a village girl, who "values culture and tradition" in the film.[7] In her next venture, Kandadhum Kaanadhadum by director Seelan, she played a "city-bred college girl".[7] She made her Malayalam debut with Cinema Company (2012) and was the lead actress in Sajeevan Anthikkad's Prabhuvinte Makkal (2012).[1] In the 2014 Tamil thriller Panduvam she played a psychiatrist, a modern character as opposed to her earlier roles in Tamil films.[8][9]
She has worked as television anchor too. In 2014, she hosted a show on Jeevan TV. She later played the lead role in a television serial named Dhathuputhri on Mazhavil Manorama. She has appeared in some advertisements also. Her next TV serial, My Marumakan telecasted on Surya TV. In 2017, Chinthavishtayaya Seetha on Asianet rose her fame among the Malayali audience and won her several allocades. She is currently playing the lead role in Seetha on Flowers which a sequel to the later. She had signed a serial Pranayini but later opted out. She is an active presence in stage shows mainly as a dancer and is also anchoring several television shows. Apart from this, she has acted in some advertisements, dance- music video dramas, short films, albums, dance covers etc.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Vaigai | Uma | Tamil | Credited as Vishaka |
| 2010 | Fiddle | Gayathri's friend | Malayalam | |
| 2010 | Goripalayam | Parvathy | Tamil | |
| 2011 | Maithanam | Shanthi | Tamil | |
| 2011 | Kaatu Paranja Katha | - | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | Cinema Company | Reena | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | Saattai | Mrs. Dayalan | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Ayalum Njanum Thammil | Neethu | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | Banking Hours 10 to 4 | Aparna Shekhar | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | Prabhuvinte Makkal | Devika | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | Kandadhum Kaanadhadum | Kavitha | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Etu Chusina Nuvve[10] | Renu | Telugu | |
| 2013 | Orissa | Dakshayani | Malayalam | |
| 2013 | Sokkali | Malar | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Parayan Baaki Vechathu | Karimani | Malayalam | |
| 2014 | Panduvam | Madhivadhani | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Appuchi Gramam | Selvi | Tamil | |
| 2014 | At Once | Zareena | Malayalam | |
| 2016 | Kaattum Mazhayum | - | Malayalam | |
| 2016 | Swarna Kaduva | Riya | Malayalam | |
| 2016 | Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan | Neethu | Malayalam | |
| 2018 | Kuttanadan Marpappa | Jinu | Malayalam | |
| 2018 | Neeli | Dancer | Malayalam | Special appearance in the song Poomigaroo |
| 2018 | Oru Kuttanadan Blog | Sujatha | Malayalam | |
| 2018 | Koodasha | Sowmya | Malayalam | |
| 2018 | Prabha | Prabha | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Swarna Malsyangal | - | Malayalam | |
| 2019 | Soothrakkaran | CI Laura | Malayalam | |
| 2019 | Ishq | Kunjechi | Malayalam | |
| 2019 | Subharathri | Sulnama | Malayalam | |
| 2019 | Porinju Mariam Jose | Lissy | Malayalam | |
| 2019 | Ittimani: Made in China | Betty | Malayalam | Won, Ramu Karyat Award for Best supporting actress |
| 2020 | Vasanthi | Vasanthi | Malayalam | Won Best Character Actress,[11] Kerala Critics Award for Best second actress |
| 2021[a] | Aaraattu | Malayalam | [12] |
Television
- Acting Credits (Television Serials)
| Year | title | Role | Language | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Dhathuputhri | Kanmani/Meenu | Malayalam | Mazhavil Manorama | Won , Best new face -Drishya TV awards 2015 |
| 2015 – 2016 | My Marumakan | Aishwarya | Malayalam | Surya TV | |
| 2016 – 2017 | Chinthavishtayaya Seetha | Seetha | Malayalam | Asianet | Won , Flowers TV awards 2017-Best Actress |
| 2017 – 2019 | Seetha | Seetha | Malayalam | Flowers TV | Won , 9th Adoor bhasi TV award - Best Actress 6th Santhadevi Puraskaram -Best Actress |
| 2017 | Pranayini | Mili | Malayalam | Mazhavil Manorama | Cameo in promo only Replaced by Sruthy Bala |
| 2017 | Ennalayude Baaki | Maya | Malayalam | Surya TV | Telefilm |
| 2019 | Arayannanglude Veedu | Seetha | Malayalam | Flowers TV | Cameo appearance |
| 2020 | Lockdown Please | Various Roles | Malayalam | Flowers TV | |
| 2020 | Pulivaal | Sherly/Teacher | Malayalam | Flowers TV | |
| 2020-Present | Manam Pole Mangalyam | Nila | Malayalam | Zee Keralam |
- TV shows
| Year | Program | Role | Language | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 – 2014 | Music Program | Host | Malayalam | Jeevan TV | |
| 2013 | On The Spot | Host | Malayalam | Indiavision | |
| 2015 | Raree Rareeram Raaro Season 2 | Host | Malayalam | Asianet Plus | |
| 2016 | Smart Show | Co-Host | Malayalam | Flowers | Replaced Alina Padikkal |
| 2016 – 2017 | Shubharathri | Host | Malayalam | Jeevan TV | Replaced Krishna Praba |
| 2017 | Celebrity League | Host | Malayalam | Flowers | Onam Program |
| Ponnona Ruchi | Host | Malayalam | Flowers | ||
| Onam Pachakamela | Host | Malayalam | Flowers | ||
| Golden Couple | Host | Malayalam | Surya TV | ||
| 2017 – 2018 | Katturumbu | Host | Malayalam | Flowers | |
| Kaathukuttan Katturumbu | Host | Malayalam | Flowers | ||
| 2020 – Present | Red Carpet | Host | Malayalam | Amrita TV |
- Acting Credits ( Online)
| Year | title | Role | Language | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Mizhiyoram | Nidhi | Malayalam | YouTube | Short film |
| 2018 | Nidhi | Shalini | Malayalam | YouTube | Short film |
| Naari | Arya | Malayalam | YouTube | Short film | |
| 2019 | Neethu weds Manu | Neethu | Malayalam | YouTube | Web series |
| Kannanum Yashodhayum | Heroine | Malayalam | YouTube | Devotional album | |
| 2020 | Mattoru Kadavil Kuliscene 2 | Geetha | Malayalam | YouTube | Short film |
| Lokam | Herself | Malayalam | YouTube | Music video | |
| Thiruvonaponnujal | Herself | Malayalam | YouTube | Music video | |
| Rithu | Abhirami | Malayalam | YouTube | Short film | |
| Nandhi Orayiram Nandhi | Dancer | Malayalam | YouTube | Music video | |
| Krishna The Music of Love | Bhama | Malayalam | YouTube | Music drama | |
| Thudarum | Vidhya | Malayalam | YouTube | Short film |
- Other TV Shows
| Year | Program | Role | Language | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Vivel active fair big break | Participant | Malayalam | Surya TV | among top 10 contestants |
| 2013 | E Buzz | Herself | Malayalam | MagicClickAd | |
| 2015 | Onnum Onnum Moonu | Herself | Malayalam | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| Don't do don't do | Herself | Malayalam | Asianet Plus | ||
| 2016 | Ugram Ujwalam | Herself | Malayalam | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2017 | Comedy super night 3 | Herself | Malayalam | Flowers TV | |
| Annie's kitchen | Malayalam | Amrita TV | |||
| Katturumbu | Judge | Malayalam | Flowers TV | ||
| Mammookka The Great Father | Herself | Malayalam | Flowers TV | ||
| Lal Salam | Herself | Malayalam | Amrita TV | ||
| 2017-2018 | Tamaar Pataar | Herself | Malayalam | Flowers TV | |
| 2019 | Annie's Kitchen | Herself | Malayalam | Amrita TV | |
| On The Spot | Herself | Malayalam | One TV | ||
| Star Magic | Herself | Malayalam | Flowers TV | In the opening dance Participant {Ongoing} | |
| What's In My Bag | Herself | Malayalam | Mazhavil Manorama | ||
| Keralolsavam | Participant | Malayalam | Surya TV | ||
| Ladies Band | Herself | Malayalam | News 18 Kerala | ||
| Ona Mamangam | Herself | Malayalam | Surya TV | ||
| Start Music Aaradhyam Padum | Participant | Malayalam | Asianet | ||
| Comedy Stars | Herself | Malayalam | Asianet | ||
| 2020 | Stay Home Stay Happy | Herself | Malayalam | Mathrubhumi News | |
| Ponnonavaum Ponn Tharangalum | Herself | Malayalam | Amrita TV | Onam Program | |
| Thalam Melam Ponnonam | Herself | Malayalam | Kaumudy TV | Onam Program | |
| Onaeasam + Navarasam = Swasika | Herself | Malayalam | Kaumudy TV | Onam Program | |
| Meet My Guest | Herself | Malayalam | Rosebowl |
Notes
References
- ^ a b c d "Swasika goes back to her roots". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "Kandathum Kanathathum - Chennai". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "മികച്ച നടൻ സുരാജ്, നടി കനി, സ്വഭാവ നടൻ ഫഹദ്, ലിജോ സംവിധായകൻ". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ Nakul, V. G. (19 November 2018). "Depressed with career, actress Swasika once wanted to end life". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "ആത്മഹത്യ അല്ലാതെ മറ്റൊരു വഴിയും അന്നു മുന്നിൽ കണ്ടില്ല! പ്രിയപ്പെട്ട 'തേപ്പുകാരി'യുടെ വേദനിപ്പിക്കുന്ന കഥ". Vanitha (in Malayalam). Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "തേപ്പുകാരി എന്ന വിളി സന്തോഷം: സ്വാസിക". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Swasika loves playing a village belle". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "Panduvam is a Revenge Thriller | Silverscreen.in". silverscreen.in. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "Swasika turns glamorous". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "Etu Chusina Nuvve Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "മികച്ച നടൻ സുരാജ്, നടി കനി, സ്വഭാവ നടൻ ഫഹദ്, ലിജോ സംവിധായകൻ". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ a b Soman, Deepa (24 January 2021). "'Aarattu' to hit theatres on August 12". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021.
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