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November 26th Thrusday
"It's not a cinematic face at all....it's simply a tinplate....the mouse-like thing that is his face..." these were some of the most devastating and negative type of criticism lavished upon Vijay once upon a time when he had had just stepped into cinefield as newface artist! It's only after boldly facing all such odds and insults that 'young super star' Vijay has reached the pinnacle of highest fame and popularity he's enjoying now!
He got introduced into film-acting through the Tamil film directed by his father S.A.Chandrasekaran. While acting in the film, one day in the sets, an assistant director made fun of Vijay saying that the latter's face just looked like a mouse! This comment, as it was made, didn't fail to reach Vijay's ears too! But he simply took it rather sportively and didn't get angry at all! Instead he began putting in hard-work and saw that his acting career gradually got elevated to the top spot, as far as newcomers are concerned, in cine industry!
One of the consequences of this sudden growth is that he earned the name of "the emperor of (revenue) collection" ("vasool chakravarthy") even as early as his 17th film itself! Cinema Distributors gathered together and announced: "Vijay's films have the same kind of reception and revenue collection as Rajinikanth and Kamalhassan's films do have! So we remove ceiling method for getting distribution rights for his films!".
Vijay always remains very simple without the least trace of any affected manners or pretence! Rather he's very affectionate towards one and all and shows special respect and regards to parents and elders! He worships with gratitude those who are responsible for his present level of development in life! First of all his father S.A.Chandrasekaran, mother Shoba, then actor Vijayakanth----like this his list of people who lend him great help in his formative period in cinema is getting on extended!
Vijay was born on June 22 as son to the lovers turned life-partners S.A.Chandrasekaran and Shoba! Vijay also had an younger sister by name Vidya, but the latter died quite unexpectedly! S.A.Chandrasekaran has directed so far 50 films in different languages. Shoba has directed "Nanbargal" and "Innisai Mazhai".
Vijay who's a drop-out from an incompleted B.Sc. Visual Communications course in Chennai Loyola College, got introduced as newface hero through the Tamil film "Naalaiya Theerppu", directed by his father S.A.Chandrasekaran. Vijay, who treats actor Vijayakanth as his affectionate elder brother, remains a staunch fan of Super Star Rajinikanth. Among actresses Meena, Gajol and Madhuri Dixit are his favourites.
When Vijay was acting in "Deva", during the shooting of a particular action sequence, without asking for a dupe artist, he himself jumped down from a terrace, and thus greatly stunned the viewers who had assembled there, with his act of valour! While acting in "Chandralekha" he got leg injury and managed acting in the subsequent shots as a lame person. It's Vijay's habit to attend punctually his shooting schedules! "Punctuality is the most important thing"--this's an advice by his father. Also Vijay hasn't so far been trapped into any nasty gossips of derogatory kind.
His hit films like "Poove Unakkaaka", "Love To-day", 'Nerukku Ner", "Once More", "Kaathalukku Mariyathai", "Ninaiththen Vanthaai", "Yentrentrum Kaathal" and "Thullaatha Manamum Thullum" have, one after the other, made easy the cineworld success-journey of Vijay. Rajinikanth once showered upon him his heart-felt felicitations saying: "You have got God's great help. Work hard and you can attain still greater levels of development in future".
In a theatre in Chennai, the victory celebration of the film "Poove Unakkaaka" took place. Tamilnadu Chief Minister Kalaignar Karunanidhi participated in it and gave away the shield to Vijay. This is considered by Vijay as the most fortunate omen in his career and he has now started lending various helps to the needy poor through his fans' association. When asked "Whether such acts of lending assistance to the poor is anything like laying the foundation for Vijay's future entry into politics?", he replies: "No, no...If one is born as a human being, it becomes his bounden duty to do good to other fellow beings! I'm doing only that! I would remain, until the last, an actor liked by all!"
Unmistakable outlook and a crystal clear expression of views----that's the mark of this success hero, Vijay!
November 23rd Monday
Vijay has tasted stardom since 1992 when he started his career in Tamil cinema as an actor and a playback singer.
Basics on Vijay
Joseph Vijay Chandrashekhar was born to the director S.A.Chandrashekhar and the singer Shoba Chandrashekhar on 22nd June 1974 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He studied Visual Communications at the Loyola College in Chennai.
Vijay tied the knot with his Sri Lankan fan, Sangeetha Sornalingam in 2000. They have two children Jason Sanjay and Divya Saasha.
His popularity helped him land a deal with Coca Cola as their brand ambassador in Chennai. He is also associated with the IPL franchisee Chennai Super Kings.
Vijay’s Movies
1992 to 1999 Vijay made his debut as an actor with Naalaya Theerpu (1992) which was directed by his father. He built his reputation with movies like Deva (1994), Rasigan (1994), Vishnu (1995), Poove Unakkagu (1996) and Love Today (1997).
In 1997, he won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor for his role in Kadhalukku Mariyadhari. It was a high grosser and one of his biggest hits. He even sang a track ‘Oh Baby Baby’ in this movie.
2000 to 2009 After delivering successful movies like Thirumalai (2003) and Madhurey (2004), Vijay was lauded for his performance as a kabaddi player in Dharani’s Ghilli (2004) and in Thirupaachi (2005) in which he starred with Trisha. The latter won him a Tamil Nadu State Film Special Award for Best Actor.
In Sivakasi (2005), he worked with Asin and the movie turned out to be another hit. Prabhu Deva’s Pokkiri (2007), saw him with Asin again, as a thug. Another major hit was Azhagiya Thamizh Magan (2007) with Shriya Saran. He played a dual role in the movie. He sang all the songs in this movie.
He saw an average success with Kuruvi (2008). He got a chance to play a dual role once again with Villu (2009) which released in the early part of 2009. The movie didn’t do as well as expected at the box office. His next release in 2009 is Vettaikkaaran with Anushka Shetty.
November 23rd Monday
Name: Vijay ( Joseph Vijay )
Pet Name: Ilayathalapthy, Vasool chakravarthy
Date of Birth: 22-June1974
Parent: Father-S.A.Chandrasekharan & Shobha
Wife & Son : Sangeetha, Sanjay
Address: S.A.C.Vijay , 64, Kaveri Street, Saligramam, Chennai 600 093.
Actor: M.G.R
Actress: Savithri
Comedy actor: Koundamani - Senthil
Song : Malarndhum Malaraadha paadhi malar pola...
Lyricist: Kannadasan
Hollywood Actor: Densyl Washington
Hindi Actor: Amitabh Bachchan
National Leader: Gandhi
Social service: Mother Theresa
Thirukkural: Thuppaarkku Thuppaaya...(Ennai Manniyungal Thiruvalluvar Ayya)
Cricket Star: Sachin
Flower: Rose
Costume: Jeans, T-shirt
Music instrument: Piano
Invention: Computer
Foreign Country: London
Vehicle: Toyota Car
Month: December
Colour: Black
Food: Non-Veg (Chicken, the most favourite)
Place: Chennai
Place (in Chennai): My house in Neelangarai
Game: Tennis
Temple: Thiruvannamalai temple
Lord: Velankanni Madha
I, Joseph Vijay was born to a beautiful, happily married couple S. A. Chandrasekharan and Shoba Chandrasekharan on 22nd June 1974. The fans have now christened me as Ilayathalapthy. I was not a prodigy or a genius in academics who left my studies to pursue acting. I was just an average school kid who had a great passion for acting in films.
When I told my folks about what I wanted to do for my living, there was a small storm at home and they were kind of taken aback. But finally they gave me the permission to discontinue my Bachelors Degree of Visual Communications at Loyola College and pursue acting in films. I entered the industry without any struggle. Otherwise I would have had to approach several companies and scout for opportunities. Having a father as a Director and a writer-cum-producer-cum director as a mother made my entry into films made life easy for me. Finally I made my debut into the industry in 1992. From their I went on do films, some of them were block busters, some of them were the opposite if it. But then there is no such perfect success formula for making the perfect movie. And then I met the love of my life Sangeetha, now my wife, we got married in August 1999, we have also been blessed with a son.
There is pretty much nothing to say about myself. I am basically an introvert. Still just an ordinary guy who spends time with my friends Sajai, Srinath, Sanjeev, Manoj and Ramkumar. And about my favorites nothing much to say there either, my tourist spot being London and Los Angeles. I love non vegetarian food and I am comfortable in Jeans and T-Shirt. Last but not the least I am a strong believer in the Almighty and I believe I have been guided through the difficult times in my life by the Supreme power.
"It's not a cinematic face at all....it's simply a tinplate....the mouse-like thing that is his face..." these were some of the most devastating and negative type of criticism lavished upon Vijay once upon a time when he had had just stepped into cinefield as newface artist! It's only after boldly facing all such odds and insults that 'young super star' Vijay has reached the pinnacle of highest fame and popularity he's enjoying now!
