Swasika
Pooja Vijay, 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.[1]
Swasika | |
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Born | Pooja Vijay[1] |
Other names | Swasika Vijay |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2009–present |
Personal life
Swasika, was born as Pooja Vijay to S. Vijayakumar Nair (an accountant in Bahrain) and Girija in Bahrain and hails from Perumbavoor of Ernakulam in Kerala. She has a brother, Akash.[2][3] After taking Bachelor of Arts degree in literature, she enrolled for dancing lessons.[4]
Career
Her first film was Sundarapandi's Vaigai, a love story, her character was based on a real life individual.[5] 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.[5] She played a village girl, who "values culture and tradition" in the film.[5] In her next venture, Kandadhum Kaanadhadum by director Seelan, she played a "city-bred college girl".[5] 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.[6][7]
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 |
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2009 | Vaigai | Uma | Tamil | Credited as Vishaka |
2010 | Fiddle | Gayathri's friend | Malayalam | |
Goripalayam | Parvathy | Tamil | ||
2011 | Maithanam | Shanthi | ||
Kaatu Paranja Katha | Malayalam | |||
2012 | Cinema Company | Reena | ||
Saattai | Mrs. Dayalan | Tamil | ||
Ayalum Njanum Thammil | Neethu | Malayalam | ||
Banking Hours 10 to 4 | Aparna Shekhar | |||
Prabhuvinte Makkal | Devika | |||
Kandadhum Kaanadhadum | Kavitha | Tamil | ||
Etu Chusina Nuvve[8] | Renu | Telugu | ||
2013 | Orissa | Dakshayani | Malayalam | |
Sokkali | Malar | Tamil | ||
2014 | Parayan Baaki Vechathu | Karimani | Malayalam | |
Panduvam | Madhivadhani | Tamil | ||
Appuchi Gramam | Selvi | |||
At Once | Zareena | Malayalam | ||
2016 | Kaattum Mazhayum | |||
Swarna Kaduva | Riya | |||
Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan | Neethu | |||
2018 | Kuttanadan Marpappa | Jinu | ||
Neeli | Dancer | Special appearance in the song Poomigaroo | ||
Oru Kuttanadan Blog | Sujatha | |||
Koodasha | Sowmya | |||
Prabha | Prabha | Tamil | ||
2019 | Swarna Malsyangal | Malayalam | ||
Soothrakkaran | CI Laura | |||
Ishq | Kunjechi | |||
Subharathri | Sulnama | |||
Porinju Mariam Jose | Lissy | |||
Ittimani: Made in China | Betty | Won Ramu Karyat Award for Best supporting actress | ||
2020 | Vasanthi | Vasanthi | Won Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actress, Kerala Critics Award for Best second actress | |
2021 | Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan | Suma | ||
2022 | Aaraattu | Balan's Daughter | [9] | |
CBI 5 | Merlin | |||
Pathaam Valavu | Suja | |||
Kudukku 2025 | Jwala | |||
Monster | Diana | |||
Kumari | Lakshmikutty | |||
Autorickshawkarante Bharya | Lilly Paul | |||
Chathuram | Selena | |||
TBA | Udayol | TBA | Pre-production | |
Price of Police | TBA | Pre-production | ||
Jennifer | Jennifer | Pre production |
Television
- Acting Credits (Television Serials)
Year | title | Role | Language | Channel | Notes | Ref. |
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2015 | Dhathuputhri | Kanmani/Meenu | Malayalam | Mazhavil Manorama | [10] | |
2015 – 2016 | My Marumakan | Aishwarya | Malayalam | Surya TV | ||
2016 – 2017 | Chinthavishtayaya Seetha | Seetha | Malayalam | Asianet | ||
2017 – 2019 | Seetha | Seetha | Malayalam | Flowers TV | [11] | |
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 | ||
2020-2022 | Manam Pole Mangalyam | Nila Varma | Malayalam | Zee Keralam | [12] | |
2021 | Mrs. Hitler | Nila | Malayalam | Zee Keralam | Cameo appearance | |
2021 | Amma Makal | Nila | Malayalam | Zee Keralam | Cameo in promo | |
2022 | Seethapennu | Seetha | Malayalam | Flowers TV | [13] | |
- TV shows
Year | Program | Role | Language | Channel | Notes | |
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2011 | Vivel Active Fair Big Break: | Contestant | Malayalam | Surya TV | ||
2012 – 2014 | Ragalayam | Host | Malayalam | Jeevan TV | ||
2013 | On The Spot | Host | Malayalam | Indiavision | ||
2015 | Raree Rareeram Raaro Season 2 | Host | Malayalam | Asianet Plus | ||
2015 | Ethihasa Nayikakoppam | Host | Malayalam | Mazhavil Manorama | ||
2016 | Smart Show | Co-Host | Malayalam | Flowers | Replaced Alina Padikkal | |
2016 | Super Challenge | Participant | Malayalam | Surya TV | ||
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 | |||
2019 | Start Music Aaradhyam Padum | Participant | Malayalam | Asianet | ||
2020 – Present | Red Carpet | Host | Malayalam | Amrita TV | ||
2022 | My G Flowers Oru Kodi | Participant | Malayalam | Flowers TV | ||
2022 | Mazhavil Music Awards 2022 | Host | Malayalam | Mazhavil Manorama | ||
2023- present | Ammayum Makalum | Host | Malayalam | Amrita TV | ||
- Acting Credits ( Online)
Year | title | Role | Language | Channel | Notes |
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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 | |
2021–2022 | 143 | Devapriya | Malayalam | YouTube | Web series |
2021 | Thudarum 2 - Bhayam | Vidhya | Malayalam | YouTube | Short film |
Awards and nominations
Award | Year | Category | Film/TV Program | Result |
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Kerala State Film Awards | 2019 | Best Character Actress | Vasanthi | Won[14] |
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | 2019 | Best Supporting Actor (female) | Vasanthi | Won[15] |
Adoor Bhasi Television Awards | 2017 | Best Actress | Seetha | Won[16] |
Notes
References
- Prakash, Asha (18 March 2012). "Swasika goes back to her roots". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. 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 [There was no other way than suicide! The painful story of the beloved 'Teppukari']. Vanitha (in Malayalam). Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- "തേപ്പുകാരി എന്ന വിളി സന്തോഷം: സ്വാസിക". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- Lakshmi, V (25 May 2011). "Swasika loves playing a village belle". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 January 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- Vandhana (6 November 2014). "Panduvam is a Revenge Thriller". Silverscreen India. Retrieved 14 July 2016 – via silverscreen.in.
- Subramanian, Anupama (14 August 2014). "Swasika turns glamorous". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- Rao, Ch Sushil (11 November 2012). "Etu Chusina Nuvve Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- Soman, Deepa (24 January 2021). "'Aarattu' to hit theatres on August 12". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021.
- "Here's how Malayalam TV actresses looked in their first serial". The Times of India. 21 March 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- "The prime time beauties of Malayalam TV". The Times of India.
- "Manampole Mangalyam: Swasika Vijay back on TV with a new show, to play a daughter-in-law hunting groom for her mother-in-law". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- "Watch: Shanavas Shanu and Swasika Vijay starrer Seethappennu's first teaser is out".
- മികച്ച നടൻ സുരാജ്, നടി കനി, സ്വഭാവ നടൻ ഫഹദ്, ലിജോ സംവിധായകൻ [Best Actor Suraj, Best Actress Kani, Best Actor Fahad and Lijo Director]. ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). 13 October 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- "Swasika wins the Kerala Film Critics Awards for best supporting actress".
- "Announcement of 2017 Adoor Bhashi Television Awards".