Vijayalakshmi (Kannada actress)
Vijaylakshmi | |
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Born | 1980 |
Other names | Vijaylakshmi, Vijayalaxmi, Viji |
Occupation | Film actress |
Years active | 1997–2018 |
Vijayalakshmi is an Indian actress who has predominantly appeared in Kannada films, also Tamil and Malayalam films.[2][3] In 1997, she won Filmfare Award for Best Actress in Kannada for her performance in her debut Kannada film Nagamandala as Rani.[4]
Birth[]
Vijayalakshmi was born in Chennai and did her studies in Bengaluru, Karnataka.[1] Her mother is a Sri Lankan Tamil who moved to India due to 1984 riots in Sri Lanka while her father is from Nagercoil southern Tamilnadu who settled in Bangalore. She has a sister named Usha.[5]
Career[]
Vijayalakshmi acted in nearly 40 films in her career. She has acted in nearly 25 Kannada films. During her stint as an actress, she was recognized for her beauty and performance. She debuted in ace director T. S. Nagabharana's film Nagamandala. The first film of Vijayalakshmi was Nagamandala, based on a folk tale, opposite Prakash Raj. She acted in the Tamil films Friends along with Vijay and Surya. She returned to the Tamil film industry again with the comedy film Boss Engira Bhaskaran, which became one of 2010's biggest successes.[6] In Telugu, she was recognized in the film Hanuman Junction. She has also acted in one Malayalam film with Mohanlal 'Devadoothan'
Television[]
She has also acted in quite a few Tamil television serials. She also was an anchor of the game show Bangarada Bete, produced by Radaan Media Works.
Personal life[]
Vijayalakshmi has been residing in Chennai since few year. In 2006, it was reported that Vijayalakshmi attempted suicide by overdosing on sleeping pills after being harassed by an assistant director who wanted to marry her.[7] The decision came at the end of a difficult year for her in which her father also had died, but she survived and recovered thereafter.[8] However, in November 2006, she announced her engagement to actor Srujan Lokesh, with the wedding pencilled in for March 2007, after three years of dating.[8][9] In a turn of events, the engagement was broken off.[1]
After being allegedly harassed by Seeman and his supporters, she attempted suicide again in July 2020 by overdosing on blood pressure tablets and was admitted to hospital.[10][11][12][13][14]
Partial filmography[]
Year | Film | Role | Language | Other Notes |
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1997 | Nagamandala | Rani | Kannada | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada[4] |
Jodi Hakki | Roopa | Kannada | ||
Ranganna | Roopa | Kannada | ||
1998 | Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga | swapna | Kannada | |
Maatina Malla | Kannada | |||
Poonthottam | Sumathi | Tamil | ||
Punjabi House | Malayalam | Uncredited role | ||
No.1 | Chandralekha | Kannada | ||
1999 | Arunodaya | Shanthi | Kannada | |
Dalavayee | Kannada | |||
Swasthik | Pinkey | Kannada | ||
Habba | Seetha | Kannada | ||
Prathibatane | Kannada | |||
2000 | Naxalite | Kannada | ||
Surya Vamsha | Parimala | Kannada | ||
Devadoothan | Sneha | Malayalam | ||
Mahatma | Kannada | |||
Durgada Huli | Kannada | Cameo appearance | ||
2001 | Friends | Amudha | Tamil | |
Kalakalappu | Divya | Tamil | ||
Hanuman Junction | Devi | Telugu | ||
2002 | Prudhvi Narayana | Telugu | ||
2003 | Ramachandra | Tamil | ||
Military | Seetha | Tamil | ||
Yes Madam | Gayathri | Tamil | ||
Soori | Devi | Tamil | ||
Jogula | Shakunthala | Kannada | ||
2005 | Kanakambari | Nirmala Devi | Kannada | |
2008 | Navashakthi Vaibhava | Goddess Banashankari | Kannada | |
Patre Loves Padma | Kannada | |||
Vaazhthugal | Vennila | Tamil | ||
2010 | Boss Engira Bhaskaran | Nandhini | Tamil | |
Thillalangadi | Swapna | Tamil | Cameo appearance | |
2011 | Thambikottai | Lakshmi | Tamil | |
Nannalla | Kannada | |||
2016 | Kadha Solla Porom | Amudha | Tamil | |
2017 | Meesaya Murukku | Adhi's mother | Tamil | |
2018 | Fighter | Kannada |
Television[]
- Serials
Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel |
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2006–2007 | Suryavamsam | Manasa | Telugu | Gemini TV |
2007–2008 | Vasantham | Akila | Tamil | Sun TV |
2010–2013 | Chellamay | Gayathri | ||
2011–2012 | Mundhanai Mudichu | Nandhini | ||
2013 | Muthaaram | ACP Ranjini | ||
2017 | Nandini | Devi | Tamil Kannada |
Sun TV Udaya TV |
- Shows
Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel |
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2008 | Bangarada Bete | Host | Kannada | Udaya TV |
2010 | Jackpot | Contestant | Tamil | Jaya TV |
2010–2011 | Vaazhvai Maatralam Vaanga | Host | Sun TV |
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References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c V Lakshmi (8 November 2010). "I'm a pure Tamilian: Vijayalakshmi". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- ^ "ஸ்பெஷல்ஸ்". filmibeat.com. 5 February 2004. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
- ^ "ஹீரோயின்". filmibeat.com. 5 February 2004. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "45th Filmfare South Best Actresses : Santosh : Free Download & Stream…". 5 February 2017. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017.
- ^ "'Friends' Actress Vijayalakshmi Hospitalized; Seeks Help From Film Industry". 26 February 2019.
- ^ V Lakshmi (30 October 2010). "Vijayalakshmi's back in action". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- ^ "Vijayalakshm's suicide attempt shocking - Kannada Movie News". Indiaglitz.com. 24 August 2006. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- ^ Jump up to: a b [1] Archived 31 January 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Vijayalakshmi, Srujan Lokesh tie the knot". Oneindia Entertainment. 6 November 2006. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- ^ "Actor Vijayalakshmi attempts suicide, recovering at a Chennai hospital". www.thenewsminute.com. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
- ^ "Actress Vijayalakshmi admitted to a hospital after attempting suicide - Times of India ►". The Times of India.
- ^ "Actor Vijayalakshmi hospitalised after suicide attempt". 27 July 2020.
- ^ "South Indian actor Vijayalakshmi explains why she tried to commit suicide". 28 July 2020.
- ^ "Vijayalakshmi from hospital: I'm so sick of Seeman - Times of India".
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