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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.
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.
Viji was a talented Indian film actress who primarily worked in Tamil cinema. Born in 1966 in India, she made her acting debut in the film Kozhi Koovuthu in 1982 which became a commercial success. Her natural acting style and screen presence earned her a significant place in Tamil films during the 1980s and early 1990s. In 1996, while filming Poove Unakkaga, she suffered a serious spinal injury that required surgery. The complications from her surgery affected her mobility and interrupted her film career for several years. Despite these challenges, Viji made a comeback in the film Simmasanam in 2000. Unfortunately, she passed away in the same year in Chennai at the age of 34. Her tragic death shocked the Tamil film fraternity and highlighted the struggles faced by many actors in the industry.
Viji was a talented Indian film actress who primarily worked in Tamil cinema.
Born in 1966 in India, she made her acting debut in the film Kozhi Koovuthu in 1982 which became a commercial success. Her natural acting style and screen presence earned her a significant place in Tamil films during the 1980s and early 1990s. In 1996, while filming Poove Unakkaga, she suffered a serious spinal injury that required surgery. The complications from her surgery affected her mobility and interrupted her film career for several years. Despite these challenges, Viji made a comeback in the film Simmasanam in 2000. Unfortunately, she passed away in the same year in Chennai at the age of 34. Her tragic death shocked the Tamil film fraternity and highlighted the struggles faced by many actors in the industry.
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- Alternative names Viji Aswath
- Height 5' 6"
- Born October 21, 1978 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Other works
- Actress
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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.
Viji made her acting debut in the Tamil film Kozhi Koovuthu released in 1982 directed by Gangai Amaren and co starring Prabhu.
Some of Viji well known films include Kozhi Koovuthu, Poove Unakkaga, and Simmasanam. These films showcased her versatility and acting talent.
Viji passed away on 27 November 2000 in Chennai. Reports indicated that she died by suicide after facing health issues and personal struggles.
Viji's last film was Simmasanam released in 2000 where she starred alongside Vijayakanth in a supporting role.
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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
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