Actor Father, Swimmer Daughter, Cricketer Son-in-Law: Meet The 'Thalaivasal' Vijay Family
He adopted the screen name 'Thalaivasal Vijay' after his debut in the film Thalaivasal (1992). His acting talent has been evident in a range of celebrated films, including Thevar Magan (1992) and Mahanadhi (1994). In recent years, he has appeared in titles such as D Block (2022), Yaanai (2022), Laththi (2022) and My 3 (2023). A truly versatile performer, Vijay has worked not only in Tamil but also in Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi films. He has even lent his voice as a dubbing artist for actors in other languages and has featured in numerous television serials.
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With a career spanning over 25 years, he has acted in more than 200 films, portraying a variety of supporting roles; be it a friend, brother, father, or other pivotal characters. However, 'Thalaivasal' Vijay is not the only well-known figure in his family.
His eldest daughter, Jayaveena, is an accomplished swimmer who won a medal at the South Asian Swimming Championships in Kathmandu, Nepal. A promising athlete from Tamil Nadu, she has represented India at various international events and earned recognition as 'India's Fastest Swimmer'.
Adding to the family's sporting pedigree, Jayaveena is married to Baba Aparajith, a key player for the Tamil Nadu cricket team and a former IPL player. Aparajith made his Ranji Trophy debut at just 17 and played a crucial role in India's triumph at the 2012 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
The couple, united by their shared passion for sport, married a few years ago. 'Thalaivasal' Vijay himself has had a deep interest in sports since childhood and still enjoys watching various sports channels at home. He takes pride in having both a daughter and a son-in-law who excel in their respective athletic fields.
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