Vaishnavi (Tamil actress)
Appearance
Vaishnavi | |
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Born | 1986 |
Died | 17 April 2006 | (aged 19–20)
Vaishnavi (1986 – 17 April 2006) was an Indian television actress.
Career
Vaishnavi appeared in the Tamil serials Anni, Muhurtham, and Malargal. She acted in many TV serials and also acted as Sherin's friend in the film Whistle. She was also the video jockey for the programme titled Kondattam for Sun TV.
On 17 April 2006, Vaishnavi married Dev Anand, her co-star in the Tamil serial Manaivi, with whom she was having a relationship.
Death
On 19 April 2006, Anand was arrested in connection with Vaishnavi's death. Vaishnavi's parents and her younger sister had been to her grandfather's house to celebrate his birthday. Vaishnavi, who stayed alone at home, used this time and hanged herself. The reason for her suicide is not known.[1][2]
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2001 | Dheena | Chithra's friend | |
12B | Mamathichari | ||
2002 | Baba | Bhuwaneshwari | |
Mounam Pesiyadhe | Sudhakar's girlfriend | ||
2003 | Kadhal Sadugudu | Suresh's friend | |
Whistle | Shwetha |
References
- ^ "A last tribute to TV star Vaishnavi". televisionpoint.com. 19 April 2006.
- ^ "TV artist held for Vaishnavi's death". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 20 April 2006.