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Biography
Rajisha Vijayan is an Indian actress in Malayalam Cinema. She made her acting debut in Anuraga Karikkin Vellam.She has hosted several shows in Malayalam television before foraying into films. She won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress 2016 for the film Anuraga Karikkin Vellam.
Early life
Rajisha was born in Perambra, Kozhikode as the daughter of Sheela and Vijayan. She completed her graduation In Mass Communication and Journalism at Amity University Noida, New Delhi. Apart from dancing, she kept high interest in theatre and athletics. She started working in Surya TV and later in Mazhavil Manorama as a television host.
Career
2013–15
Rajisha was very popular among the television spectators through her shows. She also hosted Susi’s Code, a youth-centric programme and a music chat show which has gained popularity among the young generation.She hosted surya challenge alongwith Vidhu Pratap on Surya tv. She won the hearts of the TV viewers through her exceptional anchoring of Ugram Ujwalam, a talent show aired on Mazhavil Manorama.
2016–present
Rajisha debuted in the Malayalam Film Anuraga Karikkin Vellam for which she won several accolades. Her second project was the commercially successful movie Georgettan's Pooram alongside Dileep. Her next venture is Oru Cinemakaaran starring Vineeth Sreenivasan. She was adjudged the best actress in state in 2016 for her role in Anuraga Karikkin Vellam.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | Elizabeth (Eli) | Malayalam | Debut |
| 2017 | Georgettan's Pooram | Merlin | Malayalam | |
| 2017 | Oru Cinemakkaran | Sara | Malayalam |
Television
| Year | Program | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-2014 | Susie's code | Host | Surya Music | |
| 2013 | 100% love | Host | Surya Music | |
| 2013 | Manassinikkare | Host | Surya Music | |
| 2014 | Ladies only | Host | Surya Music | |
| 2014 | Uggram Ujjwalam | Co host | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2015 | surya Challenge | Co host | Surya TV | |
| 2015 | hot and spicy | Co host | Asianet Cable Vision | |
| 2015 | Gulumal | Surya TV | Special appearance |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Artist/Work | Award | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | Asiavision Awards | New Promise in Acting (Female) | Won |
| 2017 | Kerala State Film Awards | Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress | Won | |
| 2017 | Asianet Film Award | Best Star Pair | Won | |
| 2017 | Asianet Film Award | Best Debut female | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Vanitha Film Awards | Best Star Pair | Won | |
| 2017 | CPC Cine Awards | Best actress | Won | |
| 2017 | 2nd IIFA Utsavam | Performance In A Leading Role-Female (Malayalam) | Won | |
| 2017 | Filmfare Awards South | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam | Nominated | |
| 2017 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Debut Actress – Malayalam | Won |