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Viji

Born: October 21, 1978
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FAN SCORE
50
POPULARITY
50

Viji was an Indian actress who worked predominantly in the Tamil film industry. She began her acting career in 1982 with the film Kozhi Koovuthu directed by Gangai Amaren alongside Prabhu. Born in 196... Read more

Viji was an Indian actress who worked predominantly in the Tamil film industry. She began her acting career in 1982 with the film Kozhi Koovuthu directed by Gangai Amaren alongside Prabhu. Born in 1966 in India, she quickly gained popularity for her expressive acting and charming on-screen presence. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Viji appeared in more than 40 Tamil films and became a familiar face among Tamil audiences. Despite her promising career, she faced severe health challenges following a spinal injury sustained during the shooting of Poove Unakkaga in 1996. Her comeback film Simmasanam in 2000 was her last appearance before her untimely death later that year. Show less

ROLES
Actress
HEIGHT
5' 6"
BIRTH PLACE
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Quick Info

Born October 21, 1978
Birth Place Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Height 5' 6"
Fan Score 50
Popularity 50
Roles Actress

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Tamil film late actress Viji's mysterious and sad life...
Kozhi KoovuthuViji movies from 1982 to 2000

Personal Details

Alternative Names Viji Aswath

Did You Know

Trivia
  • Viji made her acting debut at the age of 16 with Kozhi Koovuthu which became a hit in Tamil cinema
    She acted in more than 40 films across two decades
    She suffered a spinal injury during the filming of Poove Unakkaga in 1996
    Her last film was Simmasanam in 2000 alongside Vijayakanth
    She passed away in 2000 at the age of 34
Trademarks
  • Graceful acting with natural expressions
    Soft spoken and emotional character portrayals
    Known for simple yet strong supporting roles
Nicknames
  • Viji Aswath
Salaries
  • Earned around ?5 to ?10 lakh per film during her career peak

Frequently Asked Questions

01

Who is actress Viji?

Viji was an Indian film actress who primarily appeared in Tamil cinema during the 1980s and 1990s. She made her debut with the hit film Kozhi Koovuthu in 1982 and went on to act in more than 40 movies.

02

What was the first movie of Viji?

Viji made her acting debut in the Tamil film Kozhi Koovuthu released in 1982 directed by Gangai Amaren and co starring Prabhu.

03

What are some popular movies of actress Viji?

Some of Viji well known films include Kozhi Koovuthu, Poove Unakkaga, and Simmasanam. These films showcased her versatility and acting talent.

04

How did actress Viji die?

Viji passed away on 27 November 2000 in Chennai. Reports indicated that she died by suicide after facing health issues and personal struggles.

05

What was the last film of actress Viji?

Viji's last film was Simmasanam released in 2000 where she starred alongside Vijayakanth in a supporting role.

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