Chitra Kamaraj (2 May 1992 – 9 December 2020), better known as V. J. Chitra, was an former leading television Indian actress and anchor. She rose to fame with her role in the Tamil soap opera ''

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'', and made her film acting debut in ''

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'' (2021). She is known well for her appearance in shows such as ''Vilayadu Vaagai Soodu'' (2012), ''Sattam Solvathu Enna?'' (2013), '' Saravanan Meenatchi (season 2)'' (2013-16), ''Nodiku Nodi Athiradi'' (2014), ''Oor Suthalaam Vaanga'' (2014), ''

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'' (2014), ''En Samayal Araiyil'' (2014), ''Ossthi Comedy Kusthi'' (2014), ''Ring O Ring'' (2014), ''

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'' (2014-18), ''Darling Darling'' (2016-17), '' Dance Jodi Dance Season 1'' (2016-17), ''

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'' (2017), '' Velunachi'' (2018) and ''

'' (2018-20). 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 later resulting in a deliberate

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. Rumors later suggest that Chitra was murdered by her soon to be husband Hemanth Ravi however that rumors were investigated and proven as false. On 15 December 2020, Hemanth was suspected and later proven guilty of abetting her suicide and was later arrested and charged with criminal offenses. However police officers are still currently investigating the whole case.

Career

Chitra Kamaraj was born on 2 May 1992 in Chennai. Before becoming a full-time actor, she was a television host. After seeing Chitra host a television show, actress

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reached out with an offer for her to act in Radaan Mediaworks' production ''

'' (2016) alongside senior actresses

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and

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. The success of the series prompted her to sign up for other shows including ''

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'', '' Velunachi''. In

, Chitra portrayed the character Mullai, which became popular among the audience, the role was replaced by

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after her death. Chitra signed on to appear in her first film role in mid-2019 through ''Calls'' (2021). The film would feature her as a

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professional and was shot in late 2019. It also marked her only film appearance in her life.

Personal life

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

Filmography

Television performances

Film appearance

Awards

References

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