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Name: Joseph Vijay
Occupation: Actor, Promotional model, Playback Singer, Dancer, Producer.
Date of birth: 22 June 1974
Short Biography:
Vijay is Son of film director and producer S. A. Chandrasekhar, he started his career as a child actor and later made his debut as a lead actor in the 1992 film Naalaya Theerpu produced by his father, then he co-stared with Vijayakanth in the film Sendhoorapandi. This film helped Vijay to become popular in the interior areas of Tamil Nadu. Films like Rasigan, Vishnu, and Deva followed, which all helped to Vijay to stay in the industry. Vijay is also one of the few lead actors of his generation to co-star with veteran actor Sivaji Ganesan.
Honours
1998 - Kalaimaamani
2007 - Honorary doctorate - Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Awards
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
1998 - Best Actor - Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
2000 - MGR Award
2005 - Best Actor (Special Award) - Thirupaachi
Vijay Awards
2007 - Entertainer of the Year - Pokkiri/Azhagiya Tamil Magan
2009 - Favourite Hero - Vettaikaaran
2012 - Entertainer of the Year - Nanban/Thuppakki
2012 - Favourite Hero - Thuppakki
Edison Awards (India)
2011 - Best Actor - Velayudham
2011 - Super Star Rajni Award - Velayudham
Other awards
1992 - Cinema Express Award for New Face - Naalaya Theerpu
1997 - Cinema Express Award for Best Actor - Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
1997 - Roja Duke's Best Actor- Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
2004 - Dinakaran Best Actor Award - Ghilli
2004 - Film Today Best Actor Award - Ghilli
2004 - Madras Corporate Club Best Actor Award - Ghilli
2007 - Mathrubhumi Film Awards for Best Actor in Tamil - Pokkiri
2004 - Isaiyaruvi Tamil Music Award for Best Hero - Pokkiri
2010 - Asianet Film Awards for Most Popular Tamil Actor
2011 - Variety Award for Hero of the Year - Kaavalan/Velayudham
2012 - Vikatan Award for Best Actor - Nanban/Thuppakki
2012 - Techofes Award for Best Actor - Thuppakki
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