V. J. Chitra
V. J. Chitra | |
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Born | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | 2 May 1992
Died | 9 December 2020 Nazarethpettai, Tamil Nadu, India | (aged 28)
Education | Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for women (2012–2014) |
Occupation |
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Years active | 2013–2020 |
Chitra Kamaraj (2 May 1992 – 9 December 2020), better known as V. J. Chitra and Chithu, was an Indian actress and anchor.[1] She rose to fame with her role in the Tamil soap opera Pandian Stores, and made her film acting debut in Calls (2021). Chitra was found dead on 9 December 2020 in Nazarethpettai.
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 Saravanan Meenatchi, Velunachi and Pandian Stores, where she portrayed the popular character of Mullai, which was later played by Actress [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] It also marked her only film appearance in her life.[5]
Personal life and death[]
Chitra got engaged to Hemanth Ravi, a businessman, in August 2020 and got register married in October 2020. Her wedding was scheduled to be in February 2021 before her death.[6]
Chitra was found dead at a hotel room in Chennai’s Nazarethpettai on 9 December 2020.[7][8] The suspected cause of death was suicide, and Hemanth was suspected of abetting her suicide.[9] On 15 December, the police arrested Hemanth on these charges.[10]
Filmography[]
Television performances[]
Year | Title | Role(s) | Channel(s) |
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2012 | Vilayadu Vaagai Soodu | Anchor | Makkal TV |
2013 | Sattam Solvathu Enna? | ||
2013–16 | Saravanan Meenatchi (season 2) | Kalaiyarasi (Vettaiyan's Friend) | Star Vijay |
2014 | Nodiku Nodi Athiradi | Anchor | Makkal TV |
Oor Suthalaam Vaanga | |||
Mannan Magal | Vishali | Jaya TV | |
En Samayal Araiyil | Anchor | Makkal TV | |
Ossthi Comedy Kusthi | Raadan | ||
Ring O Ring | c
Contestant |
Vendhar TV | |
2014–18 | Chinna Papa Periya Papa Season 1 & 2 | Periya Papa | Sun TV |
2015 | Saa Boo Thri Season 2 | Anchor | Vendhar TV |
Jill Jung Juk | |||
2016–17 | Darling Darling | Anitha (Honey) | Zee Tamil |
2016–17 | Dance Jodi Dance Season 1 | contestant | |
2016–17 | Nanbenda | Participant | |
2016–18 | Aaha Maamiyar Oho Marumagal | Anchor | |
2017 | Saravanan Meenatchi (season 3) | ghost (Special Appearance) | Star Vijay |
Zee Dance League | Contestant | Zee Tamil | |
2017–18 | Anjarai Petty | Host | |
2018 | Velunachi[11][12] | Velunachi | Colors Tamil |
2018–19 | Jodi Fun Unlimited | Contestant | Star Vijay |
2018–20 | Pandian Stores[13] | Mullai | |
2019 | Raja RaniSeason 1 | Mullai (special appearance) | |
Vasool Vettai | Anchor |
Film appearance[]
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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2021 | Calls | Nandhini | Tamil | Debut and Last film Posthumus Release |
Awards[]
Year | Artist/Work | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2021 | Chithra | Behindwoods Gold Icons | Most Celebrated Actress On Television | Won | [14] |
Femina Awards | Super Daughter | Won | [15] | ||
Pandiyan Stores | Vijay Television Awards | Makkalin Naayagi | Won | ||
Best Actress | Nominated | ||||
Best Marumagal | Nominated | ||||
Best Daughter | Nominated | ||||
Best On Screen Pair | Nominated |
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.
- ^ "VJ Chithu's debut film to release in Jan". The Times of India. 14 December 2020. Archived from the original on 14 December 2020. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Velunachi actress Chithra learns to climb trees". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ "Pandian Stores crosses 200 episodes milestone". The Times of India. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
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