Meet actor who became an overnight star with his debut, did over 200 films; his daughter is a swimmer, son-in-law is a cricketer, he is…
Thalaivasal Vijay made a special place in the audience's hearts with his strong presence in Tamil cinema. He has acted predominantly in Tamil and Malayalam films. He made his debut with the film Thalaivaasal (1992), which became part of his stage name in Tamil cinema. Over the years, he gave several hit films and made a name for himself in the industry.
Despite being one of the leading actors, Thalaivasal Vijay's daughter did not become an actress. His elder daughter Jayveena is a professional swimmer. She won a medal in the South Asian Swimming Championship in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Jayveena has also received the title of 'India's fastest swimmer'. She has represented India in many international competitions.
Baba Aparajith is Jayveena's husband and Vijay's son-in-law. He is an important part of the Tamil Nadu cricket team and has also played in the IPL.
He made his Ranji Trophy debut at the age of 17 and was also part of the Indian team that won the 2012 Junior World Cup.
Thalaivasal Vijay's family is filled with talented members who have not been limited to cinema.
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