Swasika

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Swasika
Born
Pooja Vijay[1]

(1991-11-05) 5 November 1991 (age 32)
Keezhillam, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Occupations
Years active2009–present
Spouse
Prem Jacob
​
(m. 2024)​

Pooja Vijay (born 5 November 1991), better known by her stage name Swasika, is an Indian actress and television presenter. She predominantly appears in supporting roles in Malayalam films and television series.[1][2]

Personal life[edit]

Swasika was born Pooja Vijay to Attupurath Vijayakumar (an accountant in Bahrain) and Girija and hails from Perumbavoor, Ernakulam, Kerala. She has a brother, Akash.[3][4] After taking a Bachelor of Arts degree in literature, she enrolled in dancing lessons.[5] She got married with Prem Jacob on 26 January 2024 [6]

Career[edit]

Her first film was Sundarapandi's Vaigai, a love story, her character was based on a real life individual.[7] 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.[7] She played a village girl, who "values culture and tradition" in the film.[7] In her next venture, Kandadhum Kaanadhadum by director Seelan, she played a "city-bred college girl".[7] 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.[8][9]

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 Dhathuputhri on Mazhavil Manorama. She has appeared in some advertisements also. Her next TV serial, My Marumakan telecasted on Surya TV. In 2017, in Chinthavishtayaya Seetha on Asianet, she played the central character and eventually rose to fame among the Malayali audience and won her several accolades. She played the lead role in Seetha on Flowers, a sequel to the latter. 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 an anchor for several television shows. Apart from this, she has acted in some advertisements, dance- music video dramas, short films, albums, and dance covers.

In 2019, she was cast in the title role in Rahman Brothers’ Vasanthi, which premiered at the 2021 International Film Festival of Kerala and met with critical acclaim. She was adjudged the Best Character Actor (Female) at the 50th Kerala State Film Awards. The film has also won the awards for Best Film and Best Script.[10]

She is the host of Amrita TV's celebrity guest show Red Carpet.[11][12] In 2023, she became the host of the reality show Ammayum Makalum.[13]

Filmography[edit]

Year Title Role Language Notes
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
Kandathum Kanathathum Kavitha Tamil
Etu Chusina Nuvve[14] 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 [15]
CBI 5 Merlin
Pathaam Valavu Suja
Kudukku 2025 Jwala
Monster Diana
Kumari Lakshmikutty
Autorickshawkarante Bharya Lilly Paul
Chathuram Selena
2024 Vivekanandan Viralanu Sithara [16]

Television[edit]

Acting Credits (Television Serials)
Year title Role Language Channel Notes Ref.
2015 Dhathuputhri Kanmani/Meenu Malayalam Mazhavil Manorama [17]
2015 – 2016 My Marumakan Aishwarya Malayalam Surya TV
2016 – 2017 Chinthavishtayaya Seetha Seetha Malayalam Asianet
2017 – 2019 Seetha Seetha Malayalam Flowers TV [18]
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 [19]
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 [20]
TV shows
Year Program Role Language Channel Notes Ref
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 [12]
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
2023 Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2023 Host Malayalam Mazhavil Manorama
Acting Credits ( Online)
Year title Role Language Channel Notes
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[edit]

Award Year Category Film/TV Program Result
Kerala State Film Awards 2019 Best Character Actress Vasanthi Won[21]
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards 2019 Best Supporting Actor (Female) Vasanthi Won[22]
Adoor Bhasi Television Awards 2017 Best Television Actress Seetha Won[23]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d 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.
  2. ^ "Vasanthi movie review: When the writing of the woman is the weak spot in a 'woman-centric' film". Firstpost. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  3. ^ Nakul, V. G. (19 November 2018). "Depressed with career, actress Swasika once wanted to end life". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "തേപ്പുകാരി എന്ന വിളി സന്തോഷം: സ്വാസിക". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). Retrieved 28 September 2019.
  6. ^ "Swasika Vijay What do the locals see? Twist on the spot for Swasika who touched her husband's feet and saluted; The fans clapped". Celtalks. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  7. ^ a b c d 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.
  8. ^ Vandhana (6 November 2014). "Panduvam is a Revenge Thriller". Silverscreen India. Retrieved 14 July 2016 – via silverscreen.in.
  9. ^ Subramanian, Anupama (14 August 2014). "Swasika turns glamorous". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  10. ^ "It has given me the validation I always wanted as an artiste: Swasika Vijay". The Hindu. 16 October 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  11. ^ Daily, Keralakaumudi. ""She snatched two of my roles": Swasika in funny exchange with Athmeeya - CINEMA - CINE NEWS | Kerala Kaumudi Online". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  12. ^ a b "Swasika Vijay: I don't approach Red Carpet as an anchor or a celebrity | TV Videos". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  13. ^ "New reality show 'Super Ammayum Makalum' to find the best daughter and mother". The Times of India. 13 April 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ Soman, Deepa (24 January 2021). "'Aarattu' to hit theatres on August 12". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021.
  16. ^ "Malayalam Film Vivekanandan Viralanu's Release Date Announced". News18. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  17. ^ "Here's how Malayalam TV actresses looked in their first serial". The Times of India. 21 March 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  18. ^ "The prime time beauties of Malayalam TV". The Times of India.
  19. ^ "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.
  20. ^ "Watch: Shanavas Shanu and Swasika Vijay starrer Seethappennu's first teaser is out".
  21. ^ 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.
  22. ^ "Swasika wins the Kerala Film Critics Awards for best supporting actress". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 11 July 2021.
  23. ^ "Announcement of 2017 Adoor Bhashi Television Awards".

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