Rajisha Vijayan | |
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Alma mater | Amity University, Noida |
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Years active | 2013–present |
Rajisha Vijayan is an Indian actress and former television presenter who primarily appears in Malayalam films, in addition to a few Tamil films.[1][2][3] She is a recipient of Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress.
Rajisha Vijayan was born in Perambra, Kozhikode, Kerala, India to Vijayan and Sheela.[4] She graduated in Mass Communication and Journalism from Amity University, Noida.[5]
She hosted Susi's Code, a youth-centric programme and a music chat show.[6] She hosted Surya challenge along with Vidhu Pratap on Surya TV. She also anchored Ugram Ujwalam, a talent show aired on Mazhavil Manorama.[7]
Rajisha Vijayan debuted in the Malayalam film Anuraga Karikkin Vellam.[8] She won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress in 2016 for the role,[9] and went on to receive a nomination for a Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Malayalam.[citation needed]
Her second role was in the commercially failed movie Georgettan's Pooram alongside Dileep.[10] Her next venture was Oru Cinemakkaran[11] starring Vineeth Sreenivasan.[12] She also acted in a theatre drama, Hand of god as a queen.[citation needed]
In 2019, She appeared in the lead role in the coming of age film June by Friday Film House.[13][14] Both the film and her performance were critically and commercially acclaimed.[15]
In 2020, she appeared in the Khalid Rahman directorial movie Love, opposite Shine Tom Chacko.[16]
She made her Tamil debut in Karnan, directed by Mari Selvaraj and featuring Dhanush, Lal, Natarajan Subramaniam, Yogi Babu, Gouri Kishan and Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli.[17][18]
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes | Ref. |
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2016 | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | Elizabeth (Eli) | [19] | |
2017 | Georgettan's Pooram | Merlin | [20] | |
Oru Cinemakkaran | Sara | [21] | ||
2019 | June | June | [22] | |
Finals | Alice | [23] | ||
Stand Up | Diya | [24] | ||
2020 | Love | Deepthi | [25] | |
2021 | Karnan | Draupathi | Tamil debut | [26] |
Kho Kho | Maria | [27] | ||
Jai Bhim | Mythra | Tamil film | [28] | |
Ellam Sheriyakum | Ancy | [29] | ||
2022 | Freedom Fight | Geethu | [30] | |
Keedam | Radhika | [31] | ||
Malayankunju | Sandhya | [32] | ||
Ramarao on Duty | Malini | Telugu debut | [33] | |
Sardar | Indhrani | Tamil film | [34] | |
2023 | Lovefully Yours Veda | Sree Veda | [35] | |
Pakalum Paathiravum | Mercy | [36] | ||
Kolla | Annie | [37] | ||
Madhura Manohara Moham | Meera | [38] | ||
Amala | Amala | Cameo appearance | [39] |
Year | Program | Role | Channel | Ref. |
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2013-2014 | Susie's Code (Season 1) | Host | Surya Music | [40] |
2013 | 100% love | Host | [41] | |
2013 | Manassinakkare | Host | [42] | |
2013-2014 | Morning Safari | Host | ||
2014 | Ladies only | Host | ||
2014 | Uggram Ujjwalam (Season 1) | Co host | Mazhavil Manorama | [43] |
2015 | Vanitha Film Awards | Host (Backstage) | ||
2015 | Surya Challenge | Co host | Surya TV | |
2015 | Hot and Spicy | Co host | Asianet Cable Vision | |
2015 | Gulumal | Herself | Surya TV | |
2019 | Uppum Mulakum | June | Flowers TV | [44] |
2019 | Karikku | June | YouTube | Guest appearance in video 'Valentine's Gift'[45] |
2023 | Mazhavil entertainment awards | Host | Mazhavil Manorama |
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
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2016 | Asianet Film Award | Best Star Pair (shared with Asif Ali) | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | Won | |
2017 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Actress | Won | [46] | |
2022 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actress - Tamil | Jai Bhim | Nominated | [47] |