Vichitra is an Indian actress who has predominantly appeared in Tamil films. She has also appeared in a few Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. She entered the famous reality show Bigg Boss Tamil (Season 7) in 2023.
Vichitra | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vichitra Williams 07 March 1973 |
| Other names | Jayanthi,Vichu |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Known for | Cooku with Comali Bigg Boss Season 7 |
| Spouse | Shaji |
| Children | Roshan, Rohan, Rihan |
Career
Her breakthrough came in the form of a glamorous role in Selva's Thalaivasal (1992), where she played a character known as 'Madippu' Hamsa. She has appeared in supporting roles, notably in Rasigan (1994), Muthu (1995) and Suyamvaram (1999).[1] She briefly forayed into a career in television, playing a leading role in the drama Maami Chinna Maami. She has settled in Pune after marriage and has retired from films however she still remained active in television.[2]
Personal life
She is the daughter of actor Williams and Mary Vasantha (Vijaya), and has two sisters and a brother. Her father was murdered during a robbery incident in September 2011.[3]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Porkkodi | Shenba | Tamil | Unreleased film, credited as Jayanthi |
| 1992 | Aval Oru Vasantham | Sridevi | Tamil | Credited as Jayanthi |
| 1992 | Chinna Thayee | Ponnamma | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Thalaivasal | "Madippu" Hamsa | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Thevar Magan | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Ezhamedam | Sridevi | Malayalam | |
| 1992 | Rishi | Malayalam | ||
| 1993 | Amaravathi | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 1993 | Sabash Babu | Hamsa | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Enga Muthalali | Kaveri | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Jaathi Malli | Savitri | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Rajathi Raja Raja.. | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 1993 | Athma | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 1994 | Rasigan | Chandrika Rani | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Ravanan | Sundari | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Veera | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 1994 | Mani Rathnam | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 1994 | Vandicholai Chinraasu | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 1994 | Amaidhi Padai | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 1994 | Rudraksham | Malayalam | ||
| 1995 | Muthu | Rathidevi | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Muthu Kulikka Vaarieyala | Minnalkodi | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Villadhi Villain | Amsavalli | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Asuran | Balamani | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Seethanam | Sarasu | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Ragasiya Police | Ezhilarasi | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Periya Kudumbam | Pappamma | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Thotta Chinungi | Monica | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Pokiri Raja | Chitra | Telugu | |
| 1995 | Thirumanassu | Malayalam | ||
| 1996 | Mappillai Manasu Poopola | Ganga | Tamil | |
| 1996 | Rajali | Tamil | ||
| 1996 | Sukhavasam | Shilpa | Malayalam | |
| 1996 | Azhakiya Ravanan | Film actress | Malayalam | |
| 1996 | Selva | Jyothi | Tamil | |
| 1997 | Sathi Sanam | Tamil | ||
| 1997 | Shobhanam | Malayalam | ||
| 1997 | Ettupatti Rasa | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 1997 | Raasi | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 1997 | Sishya | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 1997 | Samrat | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 1997 | Kadhal Palli | Mynaa | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Ponmaanai Thedi | Tamil | ||
| 1998 | Ellame En Pondattithaan | Laila Kumari | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Kizhakkum Merkkum | Valli | Tamil | |
| 1998 | King | Vichithra | Kannada | |
| 1998 | Ponnu Velayira Bhoomi | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 1998 | Poonthottam | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 1998 | Harichandra | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 1999 | Thodarum | Radha | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Adutha Kattam | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Charlie Chaplin | Malayalam | ||
| 1999 | Mudhal Etcharikkai | Bharathi | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Suyamvaram | Vichithra | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Pombalainga Samacharam | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Ponnu Veetukkaran | Diana | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Jayam | Amudha | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Kanmani Unakkaga | Tamil | ||
| 2000 | Penngal | Mangalam | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Gandharva Rathri | Meneka | Malayalam | |
| 2001 | Bhalevadivi Basu | Pushpa | Telugu | |
| 2001 | En Iniya Pon Nilavae | Tamil | ||
| 2001 | Krishna Krishna | Rukmani | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Seerivarum Kaalai | Rukku | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Theerpugal Maatrapadalaam | Inspector Lakshmi | Tamil | |
| 2002 | Iravu Padagan | Sundari | Tamil | |
| 2024 | Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha | Tamil | [4] |
Television Serials
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maami Chinna Maami | Sun TV | Tamil | ||
| 1997–2001 | Kokila Enge Pogiraal | |||
| 2000–2001 | Vazhkai | Chellamma | ||
| 2019–2020 | Raasathi | Chintamani | ||
| 2021 | Anandhi | Deivanayagi | Raj TV | |
| 2021–2022 | Kalyani | Malini Nambiar | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam |
| 2022–2023 | Geetha Govindam | Mukkotamma | ETV | Telugu |
| 2022–2023 | Karthigai Deepam | Rajashri | Zee Tamil | Tamil |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Cooku with Comali (Season 4) | Contestant | Star Vijay | 2nd Runner-up | [5] |
| 2023-2024 | Bigg Boss Tamil (Season 7) | Contestant | Star Vijay | Evicted Day 98} |