Sanchari Vijay (1983-2021) Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Actor
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	17/07/1983
Age	37 years (died on 15, Jun, 2021)
Birthplace	Panchanahalli, Kadur, Chikmagalur, Karnataka
Date of Death	15/06/2021

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Real Name	Vijay Kumar Basavarajaiah
Known For	Theatre and Kannada cinema, known for complex and experimental roles

Qualifications	Graduation in Engineering Diploma in Computer Science Taught computer science to diploma students

Worked as a college lecturer after graduation before pursuing acting full-time
Associated with Sanchari Theatre, a culture centre and drama troupe established in 2004, which gave him his screen name
Hailed from Kadur taluk in Chikkamagaluru district
He died on 15 June 2021 in Bengaluru after injuries from a motorcycle accident and his family donated his organs

Marital Status	Not Known

Debut

Film (Kannada)	Rangappa Hogbitna (2011) in a supporting role

Awards

62nd National Film Award for Best Actor in the Kannada film ‘Naanu Avanalla…Avalu’ (2015)
Award for recognition in the field of entertainment in ‘Kannadiga’ hosted by News18 (2018)
National Film Award for Best Regional Film for 'Harivu' (2015) as lead actor
62nd National Film Award for Best Actor for portraying a transgender person in the Kannada film ‘Naanu Avanalla…Avalu’ (2015)
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for ‘Naanu Avanalla…Avalu’ (2015)
Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – Kannada for ‘Naanu Avanalla…Avalu’ (2015)
National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada for 'Harivu' (2015) as lead actor

Notable Films

Career Span

Approximately 10 years in film, with 25 films completed

Author	Jogi
Actors	Jack Nicholson Al Pacino
Films	‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ (1975) ‘The Shining’ (1980) ‘The Bucket List’ (2007)
Food	Raggi Mudde & Bassaru (Curry) Chapati & Ennegayi Palya Chitranna Uppittu
Singer	Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Music Genres	Sufi Hindustani Music
Songs	‘Blood On The Dance Floor’ by Michael Jackson ‘Dangerous’ by Michael Jackson

1. Sanchari Vijay acted in films in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi languages.
2. After graduating, he became a college lecturer.
3. Vijay relocated to Bangalore and became a member of the theatre group ‘Sanchari.’
4. He starred in several Kannada movies like ‘Harivu’ (2014), ‘Naanu Avanalla…Avalu’ (2015), ‘Allama’ (2017), and ‘Gentleman’ (2020).
5. At the time of his passing, he had two films, ‘Aatakuntu Lekakilla’ and ‘Melobba Mayavi,’ in post-production.
6. After graduating in engineering, he became a college lecturer.
7. He was the third actor after M. V. Vasudeva Rao and Charuhasan to win the National Award for Best Actor from Kannada film industry.
8. He worked with director Mansore on multiple award-winning films including 'Harivu' and 'Nathicharami.'
9. Died in a motorcycle accident on 12 June 2021 in Bengaluru's JP Nagar when the bike skidded and hit a light pole while he was riding pillion; he suffered severe brain injuries, was declared brain dead on 14 June, and his family donated his organs.