V. J. Chitra

Chitra Kamaraj (2 May 1992 – 9 December 2020), better known as V. J. Chitra, was an Indian television actress and anchor. She rose to fame with her role in the Tamil soap opera Pandian Stores, and made her film acting debut in Calls. She is known well for her appearances in shows such as Vilayadu Vaagai Soodu (2012), Sattam Solvathu Enna? (2013), Saravanan Meenatchi (2013–17), Nodiku Nodi Athiradi (2014), Oor Suthalaam Vaanga (2014), Mannan Magal (2014), En Samayal Araiyil (2014), Ossthi Comedy Kusthi (2014), Ring O Ring (2014), Chinna Papa Periya Papa (2014–18), Darling Darling (2016–17), Dance Jodi Dance (2016–17), Velunachi (2018) and Pandian Stores (2018–20).

On 9 December 2020, Chitra was found dead in a hotel room in Nazarethpettai in an apparent suicide by hanging. On 15 December 2020, her husband Hemanth Ravi was arrested and charged with helping her commit suicide. Police are still currently investigating the case.

Career Chitra Kamaraj was born on 2 May 1992 in Chennai. Before becoming a full-time actress, she was a television host. After seeing Chitra host a television show, Radhika reached out with an offer for her to act in Chinna Papa Periya Papa (2016) alongside 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, the role was replaced by Kaavya Arivumani after her death, and later by Laavanya.

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.

Personal life

Chitra got engaged to Hemanth Ravi, a businessman, in August 2020, and the couple got married in October 2020. Her wedding was scheduled to be in February 2021 before her death.

Death

On 9 December 2020, Chitra was found dead in a hotel room in Nazarethpettai at 9:32 am. Reports and autopsy results suggest that Chitra died from suicide by hanging. On 15 December 2020, her fiance was arrested and charged with criminal offenses. However, police officers are still currently investigating the whole case.

Filmography

Television performances + 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 VaangaMannan Magal Vishali Jaya TV En Samayal Araiyil Anchor Makkal TV Ossthi Comedy Kusthi Raadan Ring O Ring Contestant Vendhar TV 2014–16 Chinna Papa Periya Papa Season 3 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 Rani (Season1) Mullai (special appearance) Vasool Vettai Anchor 2020 Bharathi Kannamma Mullai (special appearance)

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