Vaishnavi (Tamil actress)

Vaishnavi (02 February 1986 – 17 April 2006) was an Indian television actress. She has appeared in several Tamil serials and Tamil films to her credit.

For other uses, see Vaishnavi (disambiguation).

Vaishnavi
Born02.02.1986
Died17 April 2006(2006-04-17) (aged 19–20)
Anna Nagar, Chennai

Career

Vaishnavi appeared in the Tamil serials Anni, Muhurtham, and Malargal. She acted in many TV serials and also acted as Sherin's friend in the film Whistle. She was also the video jockey for the comedy programme titled Kondattam on Sun TV which used to be broadcast every Sunday at 5PM.

Death

Vaishnavi apparently committed suicide at the age of 20, at her residence in Chennai on 17 April 2006. On 19 April 2006, Dev Anand (serial actor) was arrested for allegedly abetting Vaishnavi's death. Vaishnavi's parents and her younger sister had been to her grandfather's house to celebrate his birthday, when she was alone at home and hanged herself. Serial actor Dev Anand accused of instigating her to commit suicide.[1][2]

Filmography
Year Film Role Notes
2001DheenaChithra's friend
12BShakti's sister
2002BabaBhuwaneshwari
Mounam PesiyadheSudhakar's girlfriend
2003Kadhal SaduguduSuresh's friend
WhistleShwetha

Television
YearSerialRoleLanguageNotes
2002AnniSisterTamilJaya TV
2004–2005ManaiviNeelaveniSun TV
2005-2006MuhurthamPriyaSun TV
2005-2006MalargalVidya RameshSun TV

References
  1. "A last tribute to TV star Vaishnavi". televisionpoint.com. 19 April 2006.
  2. "TV artist held for Vaishnavi's death". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 20 April 2006. Archived from the original on 21 April 2006.



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