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Chitra Kamaraj
Born (1992-05-02)2 May 1992
Died 9 December 2020(2020-12-09) (aged 28)
Nazarethpettai, Tamil Nadu, India
Cause of death ... by hanging
Education Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for women (2012–2014)
Occupation
  • Actress
  • Video jockey
  • Television anchor
Years active 2013–2020

Chitra Kamaraj (born May 2, 1992 – died December 9, 2020) was a famous Indian television actress and anchor. Many people knew her as V. J. Chitra. She became very popular for her role as Mullai in the Tamil TV show Pandian Stores. She also acted in a movie called Calls (2021).

Chitra was known for hosting many TV shows and acting in popular series. Some of her well-known shows include Vilayadu Vaagai Soodu, Sattam Solvathu Enna?, Saravanan Meenatchi (season 2), Chinna Papa Periya Papa, and Velunachi. She passed away on December 9, 2020.

Chitra's Acting Journey

Chitra Kamaraj was born in Chennai, India, on May 2, 1992. Before she became a full-time actress, she worked as a television host. She was very good at it!

How Chitra Started Acting

One day, a famous actress named Raadhika saw Chitra hosting a TV show. Raadhika was impressed and offered Chitra a role in a TV series. This show was called Chinna Papa Periya Papa (2016). Chitra acted alongside experienced actresses like Nirosha and Nalini.

Popular TV Shows

Chinna Papa Periya Papa was a big hit! Because of its success, Chitra got many more acting offers. She joined other popular shows like Saravanan Meenatchi and Velunachi. Her most famous role was Mullai in Pandian Stores. This character was loved by many viewers. After Chitra's passing, the role of Mullai was taken over by Kaavya Arivumani.

Chitra's Only Movie

In mid-2019, Chitra signed up for her first and only movie role. The film was titled Calls (2021). In this movie, she played a professional who worked in a business process outsourcing company. The movie was filmed in late 2019 and was released after her death.

Chitra's Personal Life

Chitra got engaged to a businessman named Hemanth Ravi in August 2020. They officially registered their marriage in October 2020. Their wedding ceremony was planned for February 2021.

Chitra's Work on Television

Here is a list of the TV shows Chitra appeared in:

List of performances on television
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 Velunachi Colors Tamil
2018–19 Jodi Fun Unlimited Contestant Star Vijay
2018–20 Pandian Stores Mullai
2019 Raja RaniSeason 1 Mullai (special appearance)
Vasool Vettai Anchor

Chitra's Film Appearance

Here is the movie Chitra acted in:

List of performances in film
Year Title Role Notes
2021 Calls Nandhini Released after her passing

Awards Chitra Received

Chitra received several awards, some of them after her passing, for her amazing work.

These awards were awarded posthumously.
Year Artist/Work Award Category Result Ref.
2021 Chithra Behindwoods Gold Icons Most Celebrated Actress On Television Won
Femina Awards Super Daughter Won
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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