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{{short description|Indian actress }}
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| image = Swasikavijay.jpg
| birth_name = Pooja Vijay<ref name = times/>
| birth_name = Pooja Vijay<ref name = times/>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|11|05|df=y}}
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'''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 cinema|Malayalam films]] and television series.<ref name = times>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-18/news-interviews/31207120_1_mollywood-malayalam-film-industry-tamil |title=Swasika goes back to her roots |first=Asha |last=Prakash |date=18 March 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=14 July 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110020535/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-18/news-interviews/31207120_1_mollywood-malayalam-film-industry-tamil |archive-date=10 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-03-05 |title=Vasanthi movie review: When the writing of the woman is the weak spot in a ‘woman-centric’ film |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/vasanthi-movie-review-when-the-writing-of-the-woman-is-the-weak-spot-in-a-woman-centric-film-9382291.html |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref>
'''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 cinema|Malayalam films]] and television series, in addition to few [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] films. She is well known of her characters in ''[[Vasanthi (2021 film)|Vasanthi]]'' (2021), ''[[Kumari (2022 film)|Kumari]]'' (2022), ''[[Vivekanandan Viralanu]]'' (2024) and ''[[Lubber Pandhu]]'' (2024).<ref name = times>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/others/news-interviews/Swasika-goes-back-to-her-roots/articleshow/12315073.cms |title=Swasika goes back to her roots |first=Asha |last=Prakash |date=18 March 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=14 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110020535/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-18/news-interviews/31207120_1_mollywood-malayalam-film-industry-tamil |archive-date=10 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=5 March 2021 |title=Vasanthi movie review: When the writing of the woman is the weak spot in a ‘woman-centric’ film |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/vasanthi-movie-review-when-the-writing-of-the-woman-is-the-weak-spot-in-a-woman-centric-film-9382291.html |access-date=21 August 2023 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==


Swasika (Pooja Vijay) was born to Attupurath Vijayakumar (an accountant in [[Bahrain]]) and Girija and hails from [[Perumbavoor]], [[Ernakulam]], [[Kerala]]. She has a brother, Akash.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Nakul |first1=V. G. |title=Depressed with career, actress Swasika once wanted to end life |url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/2018/11/19/swasika-on-depression-career-movies-and-more.html |access-date=28 September 2019 |work=[[Malayala Manorama]] |date=19 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |script-title=ml:ആത്മഹത്യ അല്ലാതെ മറ്റൊരു വഴിയും അന്നു മുന്നിൽ കണ്ടില്ല! പ്രിയപ്പെട്ട 'തേപ്പുകാരി'യുടെ വേദനിപ്പിക്കുന്ന കഥ |trans-title=There was no other way than suicide! The painful story of the beloved 'Teppukari' |url=https://www.vanitha.in/celluloid/movies/swasika-interview-special.html |access-date=28 September 2019 |work=[[Vanitha]] |language=ml}}</ref> After taking a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in literature, she enrolled in dancing lessons.<ref>{{cite news |title=തേപ്പുകാരി എന്ന വിളി സന്തോഷം: സ്വാസിക |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/interview/chat-with-actress-swasika.html |access-date=28 September 2019 |work=[[Malayala Manorama]] |language=ml}}</ref> She got married with Prem Jacob on 26 January 2024 <ref>{{cite news | title=Swasika Vijay What do the locals see? Twist on the spot for Swasika who touched her husband's feet and saluted; The fans clapped
Swasika (Pooja Vijay) was born to Attupurath Vijayakumar (an accountant in [[Bahrain]]) and Girija and hails from [[Perumbavoor]], [[Ernakulam]], [[Kerala]]. She has a brother, Akash.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Nakul |first1=V. G. |title=Depressed with career, actress Swasika once wanted to end life |url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/2018/11/19/swasika-on-depression-career-movies-and-more.html |access-date=28 September 2019 |work=[[Malayala Manorama]] |date=19 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |script-title=ml:ആത്മഹത്യ അല്ലാതെ മറ്റൊരു വഴിയും അന്നു മുന്നിൽ കണ്ടില്ല! പ്രിയപ്പെട്ട 'തേപ്പുകാരി'യുടെ വേദനിപ്പിക്കുന്ന കഥ |trans-title=There was no other way than suicide! The painful story of the beloved 'Teppukari' |url=https://www.vanitha.in/celluloid/movies/swasika-interview-special.html |access-date=28 September 2019 |work=[[Vanitha]] |language=ml}}</ref> After taking a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in literature, she enrolled in dancing lessons.<ref>{{cite news |title=തേപ്പുകാരി എന്ന വിളി സന്തോഷം: സ്വാസിക |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/interview/chat-with-actress-swasika.html |access-date=28 September 2019 |work=[[Malayala Manorama]] |language=ml}}</ref> She got married with Prem Jacob on 26 January 2024.<ref>{{cite news |title=Swasika Vijay What do the locals see? Twist on the spot for Swasika who touched her husband's feet and saluted; The fans clapped |url=https://malayalam.news18.com/photogallery/buzz/swasika-vijay-touches-the-feet-of-husband-prem-and-he-reciprocates-mm-651933.html |access-date=28 January 2024 |work=Celtalks |date=26 January 2024}}</ref>
| url=https://malayalam.news18.com/photogallery/buzz/swasika-vijay-touches-the-feet-of-husband-prem-and-he-reciprocates-mm-651933.html |access-date=28 January 2024 |work=Celtalks|date=26 January 2024}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Her first film was Sundarapandi's ''Vaigai'', a love story, her character was based on a real life individual.<ref name = ti/> 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.<ref name = times/> Her third film ''[[Maithanam]]'' (2011) got positive reviews from both the critics and the audience.<ref name = ti/> She played a village girl, who "values culture and tradition" in the film.<ref name = ti>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-25/news-interviews/29581055_1_love-story-tamil-film-first-film |title=Swasika loves playing a village belle |first=V |last=Lakshmi |date=25 May 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=14 July 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103003523/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-25/news-interviews/29581055_1_love-story-tamil-film-first-film |archive-date=3 January 2014}}</ref> In her next venture, ''Kandadhum Kaanadhadum'' by director Seelan, she played a "city-bred college girl".<ref name = ti/> She made her Malayalam debut with ''[[Cinema Company]]'' (2012) and was the lead actress in Sajeevan Anthikkad's ''[[Prabhuvinte Makkal]]'' (2012).<ref name = times/> In the 2014 Tamil thriller ''Panduvam'' she played a psychiatrist, a modern character as opposed to her earlier roles in Tamil films.<ref name="silverscreen">{{cite web |url=http://silverscreen.in/news/panduvam-is-a-revenge-thriller/ |title=Panduvam is a Revenge Thriller |last=Vandhana |date=6 November 2014 |website=Silverscreen India |via=silverscreen.in |access-date=14 July 2016}}</ref><ref name="deccanchronicle">{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140814/entertainment-kollywood/article/swasika-turns-glamorous |title=Swasika turns glamorous |first=Anupama |last=Subramanian |date=14 August 2014 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |access-date=14 July 2016}}</ref>
Her first film was Sundarapandi's ''Vaigai'', a love story, her character was based on a real life individual.<ref name = ti/> 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.<ref name = times/> Her third film ''[[Maithanam]]'' (2011) got positive reviews from both the critics and the audience.<ref name = ti/> She played a village girl, who "values culture and tradition" in the film.<ref name = ti>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Swasika-loves-playing-a-village-belle/articleshow/8567878.cms |title=Swasika loves playing a village belle |first=V |last=Lakshmi |date=25 May 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=14 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103003523/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-25/news-interviews/29581055_1_love-story-tamil-film-first-film |archive-date=3 January 2014}}</ref> In her next venture, ''[[Kandathum Kanathathum]]'' by director Seelan, she played a "city-bred college girl".<ref name = ti/> She made her Malayalam debut with ''[[Cinema Company]]'' (2012) and was the lead actress in Sajeevan Anthikkad's ''[[Prabhuvinte Makkal]]'' (2012).<ref name = times/> In the 2014 Tamil thriller ''Panduvam'' she played a psychiatrist, a modern character as opposed to her earlier roles in Tamil films.<ref name="silverscreen">{{cite web |url=http://silverscreen.in/news/panduvam-is-a-revenge-thriller/ |title=Panduvam is a Revenge Thriller |last=Vandhana |date=6 November 2014 |website=Silverscreen India |via=silverscreen.in |access-date=14 July 2016}}</ref><ref name="deccanchronicle">{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140814/entertainment-kollywood/article/swasika-turns-glamorous |title=Swasika turns glamorous |first=Anupama |last=Subramanian |date=14 August 2014 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |access-date=14 July 2016}}</ref>


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 (TV channel)|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 [[Chinthavishtayaya Seetha|''Seetha'']] on [[Flowers (TV channel)|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.
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 (TV channel)|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 [[Chinthavishtayaya Seetha|''Seetha'']] on [[Flowers (TV channel)|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 (2020 film)|''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.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-10-16 |title=It has given me the validation I always wanted as an artiste: Swasika Vijay |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/swasika-on-winning-the-kerala-state-film-award/article32873198.ece |access-date=2023-08-21 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
In 2019, she was cast in the title role in Rahman Brothers’ [[Vasanthi (2020 film)|''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.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 October 2020 |title=It has given me the validation I always wanted as an artiste: Swasika Vijay |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/swasika-on-winning-the-kerala-state-film-award/article32873198.ece |access-date=21 August 2023 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


She is the host of Amrita TV's celebrity guest show ''Red Carpet.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Daily |first=Keralakaumudi |title="She snatched two of my roles": Swasika in funny exchange with Athmeeya - CINEMA - CINE NEWS {{!}} Kerala Kaumudi Online |url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1032384&u=she-snatched-two-of-my-roles-swasika-in-funny-exchange-with-athmeeya-1032384 |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=Keralakaumudi Daily |language=en}}</ref><ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{Cite web |title=Swasika Vijay: I don't approach Red Carpet as an anchor or a celebrity {{!}} TV Videos |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/malayalam/swasika-vijay-i-dont-approach-red-carpet-as-an-anchor-or-a-celebrity/videoshow/97420470.cms |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> In 2023, she became the host of the reality show ''Ammayum Makalum.''<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-04-13 |title=New reality show 'Super Ammayum Makalum' to find the best daughter and mother |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/new-reality-show-super-ammayum-makalum-to-find-the-best-daughter-and-mother/articleshow/99464292.cms |access-date=2023-08-21 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
She is the host of Amrita TV's celebrity guest show ''Red Carpet.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Daily |first=Keralakaumudi |title="She snatched two of my roles": Swasika in funny exchange with Athmeeya - CINEMA - CINE NEWS {{!}} Kerala Kaumudi Online |url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1032384&u=she-snatched-two-of-my-roles-swasika-in-funny-exchange-with-athmeeya-1032384 |access-date=21 August 2023 |website=Keralakaumudi Daily |language=en}}</ref><ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{Cite web |title=Swasika Vijay: I don't approach Red Carpet as an anchor or a celebrity {{!}} TV Videos |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/malayalam/swasika-vijay-i-dont-approach-red-carpet-as-an-anchor-or-a-celebrity/videoshow/97420470.cms |access-date=21 August 2023 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> In 2023, she became the host of the reality show ''Ammayum Makalum.''<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 April 2023 |title=New reality show 'Super Ammayum Makalum' to find the best daughter and mother |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/new-reality-show-super-ammayum-makalum-to-find-the-best-daughter-and-mother/articleshow/99464292.cms |access-date=21 August 2023 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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| rowspan="6"|2019 || ''Swarna Malsyangal'' || || rowspan="20" |Malayalam ||
| rowspan="6"|2019 || ''Swarna Malsyangal'' || || rowspan="19" |Malayalam ||
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|| ''[[Soothrakkaran]]'' || CI Laura ||
|| ''[[Soothrakkaran]]'' || CI Laura ||
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||''[[Chathuram]]''|| Selena ||
||''[[Chathuram]]''|| Selena ||
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| rowspan=2 | 2024 || ''[[Vivekanandan Viralanu]]'' || Sithara ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-10 |title=Malayalam Film Vivekanandan Viralanu's Release Date Announced |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/malayalam-film-vivekanandan-viralanus-release-date-announced-8735222.html |access-date=2024-01-30 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>
| rowspan=4 | 2024 || ''[[Vivekanandan Viralanu]]'' || Sithara ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 January 2024 |title=Malayalam Film Vivekanandan Viralanu's Release Date Announced |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/malayalam-film-vivekanandan-viralanus-release-date-announced-8735222.html |access-date=30 January 2024 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>
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| ''[[DNA (2024 film)|DNA]]'' || Merlin Charlie||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-05-11 |title=Raai Laxmi's DNA gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/May/11/raai-laxmis-dna-gets-a-release-date |access-date=2024-05-11 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
| ''[[DNA (2024 film)|DNA]]'' || Merlin Charlie||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=11 May 2024 |title=Raai Laxmi's DNA gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/May/11/raai-laxmis-dna-gets-a-release-date |access-date=11 May 2024 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
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| ''[[Nunakkuzhi]]'' || Maya ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=20 July 2024 |title=Nunakuzhi Teaser: Basil Joseph gets caught in a comedy of errors |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Jul/20/nunakuzhi-teaser-basil-joseph-gets-caught-in-a-comedy-of-errors |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
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| ''[[Lubber Pandhu]]'' || Yasodhai || rowspan="2" | Tamil ||<ref>{{cite web |date=3 March 2023 |title=Harish Kalyan & Sanjana pair up in 'Lubber Pandhu' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/harish-kalyan-sanjana-pair-up-in-lubber-pandhu/articleshow/98384992.cms |access-date=17 September 2023 |website=[[The Times of India]] |archive-date=3 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230303115501/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/harish-kalyan-sanjana-pair-up-in-lubber-pandhu/articleshow/98384992.cms |url-status=live}}</ref>
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|{{Pending film|[[Suriya 45]]}}
|{{TBA}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=2024-11-30 |title=Swasika confirms she is part of Suriya 45 |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Nov/30/swasika-confirms-she-is-part-of-suriya-45 |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
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! Year !! title!! Role !! Language !! Channel !!Notes !! Ref.
! Year !! title!! Role !! Language !! Channel !!Notes !! Ref.
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|2015 || ''[[Dhathuputhri]]''||Kanmani/Meenu|| rowspan="13" | [[Malayalam]] ||[[Mazhavil Manorama]]|| || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/heres-how-malayalam-tv-actresses-looked-in-their-first-serial/photostory/81614466.cms|title=Here's how Malayalam TV actresses looked in their first serial|work=The Times of India|date=21 March 2021|access-date=31 July 2022}}</ref>
|2015 || ''[[Dhathuputhri]]''||Kanmani/Meenu|| rowspan="15" | [[Malayalam]] ||[[Mazhavil Manorama]]|| || <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/heres-how-malayalam-tv-actresses-looked-in-their-first-serial/photostory/81614466.cms |title=Here's how Malayalam TV actresses looked in their first serial |work=The Times of India |date=21 March 2021 |access-date=31 July 2022}}</ref>
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|2016 {{endash}} 2017||''[[Chinthavishtayaya Seetha]]'' || rowspan="2" |Seetha ||[[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]||||
|2016 {{endash}} 2017||''[[Chinthavishtayaya Seetha]]'' || rowspan="2" |Seetha ||[[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]||||
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|2017 {{endash}} 2019||''[[Seetha (TV series)|Seetha]]''||[[Flowers (TV channel)|Flowers TV]]||||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/the-prime-time-beauties-of-malayalam-tv/articleshow/63972745.cms|title= The prime time beauties of Malayalam TV|website= [[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
|2017 {{endash}} 2019||''[[Seetha (TV series)|Seetha]]''||[[Flowers (TV channel)|Flowers TV]]||||<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/the-prime-time-beauties-of-malayalam-tv/articleshow/63972745.cms |title=The prime time beauties of Malayalam TV |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
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| rowspan="2" |2017 ||''Pranayini''||Mili||[[Mazhavil Manorama]]||Cameo in promo only<br/>Replaced by Sruthy Bala||
| rowspan="2" |2017 ||''Pranayini''||Mili||[[Mazhavil Manorama]]||Cameo in promo only<br/>Replaced by Sruthy Bala||
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|2020-2022 ||''[[Manam Pole Mangalyam]]''||Nila Varma|| rowspan="3" |Zee Keralam|| ||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/swasika-vijay-back-on-tv-with-a-new-show-to-play-a-daughter-in-law-hunting-groom-for-her-mother-in-law/articleshow/79740276.cms|title=Manampole Mangalyam: Swasika Vijay back on TV with a new show, to play a daughter-in-law hunting groom for her mother-in-law|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=8 August 2022}}</ref>
|2020-2022 ||''[[Manam Pole Mangalyam]]''||Nila Varma|| rowspan="3" |Zee Keralam|| ||<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/swasika-vijay-back-on-tv-with-a-new-show-to-play-a-daughter-in-law-hunting-groom-for-her-mother-in-law/articleshow/79740276.cms |title=Manampole Mangalyam: Swasika Vijay back on TV with a new show, to play a daughter-in-law hunting groom for her mother-in-law |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=8 August 2022}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 15:53, 23 December 2024

Not to be confused with Swastika.

Swasika
Born
Pooja Vijay[1]

(1991-11-05) 5 November 1991 (age 33)
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, in addition to few Tamil films. She is well known of her characters in Vasanthi (2021), Kumari (2022), Vivekanandan Viralanu (2024) and Lubber Pandhu (2024).[1][2]

Personal life

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Swasika (Pooja Vijay) was born 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

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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, Kandathum Kanathathum 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

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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]
DNA Merlin Charlie [17]
Nunakkuzhi Maya [18]
Lubber Pandhu Yasodhai Tamil [19]
TBA Suriya 45 † TBA [20]

Television

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Acting Credits (Television Serials)
Year title Role Language Channel Notes Ref.
2015 Dhathuputhri Kanmani/Meenu Malayalam Mazhavil Manorama [21]
2015 – 2016 My Marumakan Aishwarya Surya TV
2016 – 2017 Chinthavishtayaya Seetha Seetha Asianet
2017 – 2019 Seetha Flowers TV [22]
2017 Pranayini Mili Mazhavil Manorama Cameo in promo only
Replaced by Sruthy Bala
Ennalayude Baaki Maya Surya TV Telefilm
2019 Arayannanglude Veedu Seetha Flowers TV Cameo appearance
2020 Lockdown Please Various Roles
Pulivaal Sherly/Teacher
2020-2022 Manam Pole Mangalyam Nila Varma Zee Keralam [23]
2021 Mrs. Hitler Nila Cameo appearance
Amma Makal Cameo in promo
2022 Seethapennu Seetha Flowers TV [24]
2024 Malikappuram: Apathbandhavan Ayyappan Harikanyaka Asianet
TV shows
Year Program Role Language Channel Notes Ref
2011 Vivel Active Fair Big Break: Contestant Malayalam Surya TV
2012 – 2014 Ragalayam Host Jeevan TV
2013 On The Spot Indiavision
2015 Raree Rareeram Raaro Season 2 Asianet Plus
Ethihasa Nayikakoppam Mazhavil Manorama
2016 Smart Show Co-Host Flowers Replaced Alina Padikkal
Super Challenge Participant Surya TV
2016 – 2017 Shubharathri Host Jeevan TV Replaced Krishna Praba
2017 Celebrity League Flowers Onam Program
Ponnona Ruchi
Onam Pachakamela
Golden Couple Surya TV
2017 – 2018 Katturumbu Flowers
Kaathukuttan Katturumbu
2019 Start Music Aaradhyam Padum Participant Asianet
2020 – 2023 Red Carpet Host Amrita TV [12]
2022 My G Flowers Oru Kodi Participant Flowers TV
Mazhavil Music Awards 2022 Host Mazhavil Manorama
2023–2024 Ammayum Makalum Amrita TV
2023 Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2023 Mazhavil Manorama
2024 Cooku with Comali season 5 Guest Tamil Star Vijay Lubber Pandhu movie promotion
Acting Credits ( Online)
Year title Role Language Channel Notes
2014 Mizhiyoram Nidhi Malayalam YouTube Short film
2018 Nidhi Shalini
Naari Arya
2019 Neethu weds Manu Neethu Web series
Kannanum Yashodhayum Heroine Devotional album
2020 Mattoru Kadavil Kuliscene 2 Geetha Short film
Lokam Herself Music video
Thiruvonaponnujal
Rithu Abhirami Short film
Nandhi Orayiram Nandhi Dancer Music video
Krishna The Music of Love Bhama Music drama
Thudarum Vidhya Short film
2021–2022 143 Devapriya Web series
2021 Thudarum 2 - Bhayam Vidhya Short film

Awards and nominations

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Award Year Category Film/TV Program Result
Kerala State Film Awards 2019 Best Character Actress Vasanthi Won[25]
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards Best Supporting Actor (Female) Won[26]
Adoor Bhasi Television Awards 2017 Best Television Actress Seetha Won[27]

References

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  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.
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  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.
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  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. ^ Features, C. E. (11 May 2024). "Raai Laxmi's DNA gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  18. ^ Features, C. E. (20 July 2024). "Nunakuzhi Teaser: Basil Joseph gets caught in a comedy of errors". Cinema Express. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  19. ^ "Harish Kalyan & Sanjana pair up in 'Lubber Pandhu'". The Times of India. 3 March 2023. Archived from the original on 3 March 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  20. ^ Kumar, Akshay (30 November 2024). "Swasika confirms she is part of Suriya 45". Cinema Express. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  21. ^ "Here's how Malayalam TV actresses looked in their first serial". The Times of India. 21 March 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  22. ^ "The prime time beauties of Malayalam TV". The Times of India.
  23. ^ "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.
  24. ^ "Watch: Shanavas Shanu and Swasika Vijay starrer Seethappennu's first teaser is out".
  25. ^ 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.
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  27. ^ "Announcement of 2017 Adoor Bhashi Television Awards".
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