Chitra Kamaraj (2 May 1992 – 9 December 2020), better known as V. J. Chitra and Chithu, was an Indian actress and anchor.[1] She rose to fame with her role in the Tamil soap opera Pandian Stores, and made her film acting debut in Calls (2021). Chitra was found dead on 9 December 2020 in Nazarethpettai.
V. J. Chitra | |
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| Born | (1992-05-02)2 May 1992 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Died | 9 December 2020(2020-12-09) (aged 28) Nazarethpettai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Cause of death | Suicide by hanging |
| Education | Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for women (2012–2014) |
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| Years active | 2013–2020 |
Chitra Kamaraj was born on 2 May 1992 in Chennai. Before becoming a full-time actor, she was a television host.[2] After seeing Chitra host a television show, actress Raadhika reached out with an offer for her to act in Radaan Mediaworks' production Chinna Papa Periya Papa (2016) alongside senior actresses Nirosha and Nalini. The success of the series prompted her to sign up for other shows including Saravanan Meenatchi, Velunachi. In Pandian Stores, Chitra portrayed the character Mullai, which became popular among the audience, the role was replaced by Kaavya Arivumani after her death.[3]
Chitra signed on to appear in her first film role in mid-2019 through Calls (2021). The film would feature her as a business process outsourcing professional and was shot in late 2019.[3] It also marked her only film appearance in her life.[4]
Chitra got engaged to Hemanth Ravi, a businessman, in August 2020 and got register married in October 2020. Her wedding was scheduled to be in February 2021 before her death.[5]
Chitra was found dead at a hotel room in Chennai’s Nazarethpettai on 9 December 2020.[6][7] The suspected cause of death was suicide, and Hemanth was suspected of abetting her suicide.[8] On 15 December, the police arrested Hemanth on these charges.[9]
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Channel(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Vilayadu Vaagai Soodu | Anchor | Makkal TV |
| 2013 | Sattam Solvathu Enna? | ||
| 2013–16 | Saravanan Meenatchi (season 2) | Kalaiyarasi (Vettaiyan's Friend) | Star Vijay |
| 2014 | Nodiku Nodi Athiradi | Anchor | Makkal TV |
| Oor Suthalaam Vaanga | |||
| Mannan Magal | Vishali | Jaya TV | |
| En Samayal Araiyil | Anchor | Makkal TV | |
| Ossthi Comedy Kusthi | Raadan | ||
| Ring O Ring | Contestant | Vendhar TV | |
| 2014–18 | Chinna Papa Periya Papa Season 1 & 2 | Periya Papa | Sun TV |
| 2015 | Saa Boo Thri Season 2 | Anchor | Vendhar TV |
| Jill Jung Juk | |||
| 2016–17 | Darling Darling | Anitha (Honey) | Zee Tamil |
| 2016–17 | Dance Jodi Dance Season 1 | contestant | |
| 2016–17 | Nanbenda | Participant | |
| 2016–18 | Aaha Maamiyar Oho Marumagal | Anchor | |
| 2017 | Saravanan Meenatchi (season 3) | ghost (Special Appearance) | Star Vijay |
| Zee Dance League | Contestant | Zee Tamil | |
| 2017–18 | Anjarai Petty | Host | |
| 2018 | Velunachi[10][11] | Velunachi | Colors Tamil |
| 2018–19 | Jodi Fun Unlimited | Contestant | Star Vijay |
| 2018–20 | Pandian Stores[12] | Mullai | |
| 2019 | Raja RaniSeason 1 | Mullai (special appearance) | |
| Vasool Vettai | Anchor |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Calls | Nandhini | Posthumous Release |
| Year | Artist/Work | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Chithra | Behindwoods Gold Icons | Most Celebrated Actress On Television | Won | [13] |
| Femina Awards | Super Daughter | Won | [14] | ||
| Pandiyan Stores | Vijay Television Awards | Makkalin Naayagi | Won | ||
| Best Actress | Nominated | ||||
| Best Marumagal | Nominated | ||||
| Best Daughter | Nominated | ||||
| Best On Screen Pair | Nominated | ||||
| 2021 | Life Time Achievement | Vijay Television Awards | Makkalin Nayagi (People's Actress) | Won |
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