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Swasika
Active Malayalam & Tamil Cinema, Television
- FromKeezhillam, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
- Based inKochi, Kerala, India
- Age34 years
- Active2009 – Present
- Updated
Swasika – Biography
Swasika – Full Information
- Full Name: Pooja Vijay
- Popular Name: Swasika / Swasika Vijay
- Nickname: Swasika, Visakha
- Profession: Actress, Dancer, Model, Television Presenter
- Known For: Vasanthi, Chathuram, Lubber Pandhu, Seetha (TV Series)
- Date of Birth: 5 November 1988
- Age: 37 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Keezhillam, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
- Hometown: Perumbavoor, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Current Residence: Kochi, Kerala, India
- Profession Category: Actor, Television Host, Classical Dancer
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 55 kg
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
- Father: Attupurath Vijayakumar (Accountant)
- Mother: Girija
- Siblings: Akash (Brother)
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Prem Jacob (m. 2024)
Education
- School: Local school in Ernakulam, Kerala
- College: Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Literature
Career Highlights
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2009 | Made her feature film acting debut in the Tamil romantic drama film Vaigai. |
| 2012 | Made her Malayalam film debut with Cinema Company and featured in Prabhuvinte Makkal. |
| 2015 | Transitioned into television stardom by playing the lead role in the TV series Dhathuputhri. |
| 2017 | Achieved massive household fame in Kerala playing the iconic lead role in the hit TV series Seetha. |
| 2020 | Won the prestigious Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actress for her powerhouse lead role in Vasanthi. |
| 2022 | Delivered a widely praised, bold performance in Sidharth Bharathan’s mystery drama Chathuram. |
| 2024 | Garnered major praise across Tamil cinema for her pivotal role in the hit sports drama film Lubber Pandhu. |
| 2025–2026 | Expanded her presence across South Indian industries with multi-language releases including Retro, Karuppu, and Ankam Attahasam. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2015 | Drishya TV Awards | Best New Face | Dhathuputhri | Won |
| 2017 | Flowers TV Awards | Best Actress | Chinthavishtayaya Seetha | Won |
| 2019 | Ramu Karyat Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Ittimani: Made in China | Won |
| 2020 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Character Actress | Vasanthi | Won |
| 2020 | Kerala Film Critics Association | Best Second Actress | Vasanthi | Won |
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About Swasika
What is Swasika's real name?
Her birth name is Pooja Vijay. She adopted the screen name Swasika (and was initially credited as Visakha in her debut film).
Did she win a Kerala State Film Award?
Yes, she won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actress for her exceptional performance in the title role of the 2020 movie Vasanthi.
Who is Swasika's husband?
Swasika married television actor and model Prem Jacob in January 2024.
Which TV show made her a household name?
She gained immense popularity across Malayalam households for playing the lead character Seetha in the popular television serial Seetha.
Is she a trained dancer?
Yes, Swasika is an accomplished classical dancer and actively performs in stage shows, dance music videos, and television programs.
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