Swasika
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Swasika | |
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| Born | Pooja Vijay[1] 5 November 1991 Keezhillam, Kerala, India |
| Other names | Swasika Vijay, Visakha[2] |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
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]
Family
Swasika, who's real name is Pooja Vijay, was born to Vijayakumar (an accountant in Bahrain) and Girija and hails from Muvattupuzha, Kerala. She has a brother, Akash v nair.[3] She had her school and college education at Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha.[4] After taking bachelor of arts degree in literature, she enrolled for dancing lessons.[5]
Career
Her first film was Sundarapandi's Vaigai, a love story, her character was based on a real life individual.[6] 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.[6] She played a village girl, who "values culture and tradition" in the film.[6] In her next venture, Kandadhum Kaanadhadum by director Seelan, she played a "city-bred college girl".[6] 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.[7][8]
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.
Filmography
| Year | Film | 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[9] | Renu | Telugu | |
| 2013 | Orissa | Dakshayani | Malayalam | |
| 2013 | Sokkali | Malar | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Parayan Baaki Vechathu | Karimani | Malayalam | |
| 2014 | On The Way | 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 |
| 2019 | Ay.Na | Malayalam | ||
| 2019 | Edakkad Battalion 06 | Malayalam | ||
| 2020 | Vasanthi | Vasanthi | Malayalam | |
| 2020 | Oruthi | Malayalam | Filming | |
| 2020 | Untitled M.Padmakumar-Asif Ali film | Malayalam | Announced | |
| 2020 | Kesu Ee Veedinte Naathan | Malayalam | Post Production | |
| TBA | Yevanum Buthanillai | Tamil | Pre Production | |
| TBA | Point Blank | Malayalam | Pre-production[10] | |
| TBA | Ranam | Tamil | Post-production[11] | |
| TBA | Celebration | Kaumudi | Malayalam | Delayed[12] |
| TBA | D31st | Malayalam | Delayed[13] |
Television Career
- Acting Credits
| Year | title | Role | Language | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Dhathuputhri | Kanmani/Meenu | Malayalam | Mazhavil Manorama | Won , Best new face -Drishya TV awards 2015 |
| Mizhiyoram | Nidhi | Malayalam | YouTube | Short film | |
| 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 | Ennalayude Baaki | Maya | Malayalam | Surya TV | Telefilm |
| 2018 | Nidhi | Shalini | Malayalam | YouTube | Short film |
| Naari | Arya | Malayalam | YouTube | Short film | |
| 2019 | Arayannanglude Veedu | Seetha | Malayalam | Flowers TV | Cameo appearance |
| 2019 | Neethu weds Manu | Neethu | Malayalam | YouTube | Web series |
| Kannanum Yashodhayum | Heroine | Malayalam | YouTube | Devotional album | |
| 2020 - Present | Lockdown please | Various Roles | Malayalam | Flowers TV | |
| 2020 | Mattoru Kadavil Kuliscene 2 | Geetha | Malayalam | YouTube | Short film |
| Lokam | Herself | Malayalam | YouTube | Music video |
- TV shows
| Year | Program | Role | Language | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2014 | Music program | Host | Malayalam | Jeevan TV | |
| 2013 | On the spot | Host | Malayalam | India | |
| 2015 | Raree Rareeram Raaro Season 2 | Host | Malayalam | Asianet Plus | |
| 2016 | Smart Show | Co-Host | Malayalam | Flowers TV | Replaced Ailina |
| 2016–2017 | Shubharathri | Host | Malayalam | Jeevan TV | Replaced Krishna Praba |
| 2017 | Celebrity league | Host | Malayalam | Flowers TV | Onam Program |
| Ponnona ruchi | Host | Malayalam | Flowers TV | ||
| Golden couple | Host | Malayalam | Surya TV | ||
| 2017–2018 | Katturumbu | Host | Malayalam | Flowers TV | |
| Kaathukuttan Katturumbu | Host | Malayalam | Flowers TV | ||
| 2020–Present | Red Carpet | Host | Malayalam | Amrita TV |
- Other TV / Online Works
| Year | Program | Role | Language | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Vivel active fair big break | Participant | Malayalam | Surya TV | among top 10 contestants |
| 2013 | Mollywood Talk | 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 | ||
| 2017-2018 | Tamaar Pataar | Herself | Malayalam | Flowers TV | |
| 2019 | Annie's Kitchen | Herself | Malayalam | Amrita TV | |
| On The Spot | Herself | Malayalam | One TV | ||
| Talk to Metromatinee.com | Herself | Malayalam | Online | ||
| Star Magic | Herself | Malayalam | Flowers TV | In the opening dance | |
| Art Gallery | Herself | Malayalam | Online | ||
| What's In My Bag | Herself | Malayalam | Mazhavil Manorama | ||
| E Times;Entertainment Times | Herself | Malayalam | TV Times Online | ||
| Keralolsavam | Participant | Malayalam | Surya TV | ||
| Ice Break with Veena | Herself | Malayalam | Behindwoods | ||
| Manamariyunnol Swasika | Herself | Malayalam | Manoramaonline | ||
| Ladies Band | Herself | Malayalam | News 18 Kerala | ||
| Dias | Herself | Malayalam | Online | ||
| Cinema Daddy | Herself | Malayalam | Online | ||
| Game Time with Joe | Herself | Malayalam | Jangospace TV | ||
| Be It Media | Herself | Malayalam | Online | ||
| What's in the Box Challenge | Herself | Malayalam | Indian Cinema Gallery | ||
| Ona Mamangam | Herself | Malayalam | Surya TV | ||
| Start Music Aaradhyam Padum | Herself | Malayalam | Asianet | ||
| Comedy Stars | Herself | Malayalam | Asianet | ||
| Behindwoods Ice | Herself | Malayalam | Online | ||
| 2020 | Melting Point | Herself | Malayalam | Online | |
| See Real Star | Herself | Malayalam | Manoramaonline | ||
| Bolo Tara Ra Ra | Herself | Malayalam | Skylark Pictures | ||
| Stay Home Stay Happy | Herself | Malayalam | Mathrubhumi News |
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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Point Blank is getting ready". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "A path less taken!". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "It's 'Celebration' for Vishnu Raghav - The New Indian Express". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "Swasika in a thriller - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
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