Swasika

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]

Not to be confused with Swastika.

Swasika
Born
Pooja Vijay[1]

(1991-11-05) 5 November 1991
Keezhillam, Kerala, India
Other namesSwasika Vijay, Visakha[2]
Occupation
Years active2009–present

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
YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes
2009VaigaiUmaTamilCredited as Vishaka
2010FiddleGayathri's friendMalayalam
2010GoripalayamParvathyTamil
2011MaithanamShanthiTamil
2011Kaatu Paranja KathaMalayalam
2012Cinema CompanyReenaMalayalam
2012SaattaiMrs. DayalanTamil
2012Ayalum Njanum ThammilNeethuMalayalam
2012Banking Hours 10 to 4Aparna ShekharMalayalam
2012Prabhuvinte MakkalDevikaMalayalam
2012Kandadhum KaanadhadumKavithaTamil
2012Etu Chusina Nuvve[9]RenuTelugu
2013OrissaDakshayaniMalayalam
2013SokkaliMalarTamil
2014Parayan Baaki VechathuKarimaniMalayalam
2014On The WayMalayalam
2014PanduvamMadhivadhaniTamil
2014Appuchi GramamSelviTamil
2014At OnceZareenaMalayalam
2016Kaattum MazhayumMalayalam
2016Swarna KaduvaRiyaMalayalam
2016Kattappanayile Hrithik RoshanNeethuMalayalam
2018Kuttanadan MarpappaJinuMalayalam
2018NeeliDancerMalayalamSpecial appearance in the song Poomigaroo
2018Oru Kuttanadan BlogSujathaMalayalam
2018KoodashaSowmyaMalayalam
2018PrabhaPrabhaTamil
2019Swarna Malsyangal-Malayalam
2019SoothrakkaranCI LauraMalayalam
2019IshqKunjechiMalayalam
2019SubharathriSulnamaMalayalam
2019Porinju Mariam JoseLissyMalayalam
2019Ittimani: Made in ChinaBettyMalayalamWon,Ramu Karyat award for best supporting actress
2019Ay.NaMalayalam
2019Edakkad Battalion 06Malayalam
2020VasanthiVasanthiMalayalam
2020OruthiMalayalamFilming
2020Untitled M.Padmakumar-Asif Ali filmMalayalamAnnounced
2020Kesu Ee Veedinte Naathan MalayalamPost Production
TBAYevanum ButhanillaiTamilPre Production
TBAPoint BlankMalayalamPre-production[10]
TBARanamTamilPost-production[11]
TBACelebrationKaumudiMalayalamDelayed[12]
TBAD31stMalayalamDelayed[13]

Television Career
Acting Credits
YeartitleRoleLanguageChannelNotes
2014DhathuputhriKanmani/MeenuMalayalamMazhavil ManoramaWon , Best new face -Drishya TV awards 2015
MizhiyoramNidhiMalayalamYouTubeShort film
2015–2016My MarumakanAishwaryaMalayalamSurya TV
2016-2017Chinthavishtayaya SeethaSeethaMalayalamAsianetWon , Flowers TV awards 2017-Best Actress
2017–2019SeethaSeethaMalayalamFlowers TVWon , 9th Adoor bhasi TV award - Best Actress
6th Santhadevi Puraskaram -Best Actress
2017Ennalayude BaakiMayaMalayalamSurya TVTelefilm
2018NidhiShalini MalayalamYouTubeShort film
NaariAryaMalayalamYouTubeShort film
2019Arayannanglude VeeduSeethaMalayalamFlowers TVCameo appearance
2019Neethu weds ManuNeethuMalayalamYouTubeWeb series
Kannanum YashodhayumHeroineMalayalamYouTubeDevotional album
2020 - PresentLockdown pleaseVarious RolesMalayalamFlowers TV
2020Mattoru Kadavil Kuliscene 2GeethaMalayalam YouTubeShort film
LokamHerselfMalayalamYouTubeMusic video
TV shows
YearProgramRoleLanguageChannelNotes
2012–2014Music programHostMalayalamJeevan TV
2013On the spotHostMalayalamIndia
2015Raree Rareeram Raaro Season 2HostMalayalamAsianet Plus
2016Smart ShowCo-HostMalayalamFlowers TVReplaced Ailina
2016–2017ShubharathriHostMalayalamJeevan TVReplaced Krishna Praba
2017Celebrity leagueHostMalayalamFlowers TVOnam Program
Ponnona ruchiHostMalayalamFlowers TV
Golden coupleHostMalayalamSurya TV
2017–2018Katturumbu HostMalayalamFlowers TV
Kaathukuttan KatturumbuHostMalayalamFlowers TV
2020–PresentRed CarpetHostMalayalamAmrita TV
Other TV / Online Works
YearProgramRoleLanguageChannelNotes
2011Vivel active fair big breakParticipantMalayalamSurya TVamong top 10 contestants
2013Mollywood TalkHerselfMalayalamMagicClickAd
2015Onnum Onnum MoonuHerselfMalayalamMazhavil Manorama
Don't do don't doHerselfMalayalamAsianet Plus
2016Ugram UjwalamHerselfMalayalamMazhavil Manorama
2017Comedy super night 3HerselfMalayalamFlowers TV
Annie's kitchenMalayalamAmrita TV
KatturumbuJudgeMalayalamFlowers TV
2017-2018Tamaar PataarHerselfMalayalamFlowers TV
2019Annie's KitchenHerselfMalayalamAmrita TV
On The SpotHerselfMalayalamOne TV
Talk to Metromatinee.comHerselfMalayalamOnline
Star MagicHerselfMalayalamFlowers TVIn the opening dance
Art GalleryHerselfMalayalamOnline
What's In My BagHerselfMalayalamMazhavil Manorama
E Times;Entertainment TimesHerselfMalayalamTV Times Online
KeralolsavamParticipantMalayalamSurya TV
Ice Break with VeenaHerselfMalayalamBehindwoods
Manamariyunnol SwasikaHerselfMalayalamManoramaonline
Ladies BandHerselfMalayalamNews 18 Kerala
DiasHerselfMalayalamOnline
Cinema DaddyHerselfMalayalamOnline
Game Time with JoeHerselfMalayalamJangospace TV
Be It MediaHerselfMalayalamOnline
What's in the Box ChallengeHerselfMalayalamIndian Cinema Gallery
Ona MamangamHerselfMalayalamSurya TV
Start Music Aaradhyam PadumHerselfMalayalamAsianet
Comedy StarsHerselfMalayalamAsianet
Behindwoods IceHerselfMalayalamOnline
2020Melting PointHerselfMalayalamOnline
See Real StarHerselfMalayalamManoramaonline
Bolo Tara Ra RaHerselfMalayalamSkylark Pictures
Stay Home Stay HappyHerselfMalayalamMathrubhumi News
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References
  1. "Swasika goes back to her roots". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  2. "Kandathum Kanathathum - Chennai". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  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". Vanitha (in Malayalam). Retrieved 28 September 2019.
  5. "തേപ്പുകാരി എന്ന വിളി സന്തോഷം: സ്വാസിക". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). Retrieved 28 September 2019.
  6. "Swasika loves playing a village belle". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  7. "Panduvam is a Revenge Thriller | Silverscreen.in". silverscreen.in. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  8. "Swasika turns glamorous". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  9. "Etu Chusina Nuvve Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  10. "Point Blank is getting ready". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  11. "A path less taken!". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  12. "It's 'Celebration' for Vishnu Raghav - The New Indian Express". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  13. "Swasika in a thriller - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 14 July 2016.


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