Duniya Vijay
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Duniya Vijay at Kasi (Bernaras) 2013
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Vijay 20 January 1974 Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Other names | Viji, Baala, Devru, Black Cobra, Kari Chirathe, Blacky, Johnny |
| Occupation | Actor, film producer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Website | http://www.duniyavijay.com |
Vijay a.k.a. Duniya Vijay is an Indian actor who appears in Kannada films. He started off as a junior film artist in the industry playing small insignificant roles, before he got the big break in Duniya (2007). He is noted for his performances in various films such as Chanda (2007), Junglee (2009), Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam (2011) and Jayammana Maga (2013).
Vijay started off with a role in Yograj Bhat's Ranga SSLC with Sudeep. He then acted in films like Jogi, Shree, Ee Rajeev Gandhi Alla among others. He also did roles in television.
The turning point in Vijay's career came when his friend Soori's directorial debut Duniya. Vijay was cast as a naive village boy with a golden heart who ends up in the hands of underworld goons who use him as one of the henchman to execute their bad deeds. His acting won him rave reviews from critics. Vijay went on to win the State and Filmfare awards for his role in the film.
In 2007, Vijay appeared in three more films – Yuga, Chanda and Geleya. Yuga was an action oriented film on the lines of Duniya, but it was not a box office success. Vijay did a supporting role in Geleya, when Prakash Rai walked out of the film at the last moment.
In 2007, Vijay made more news with his film Chanda. The film was directed by S. Narayan, who had supposedly agreed with Vijay that he would release the film six weeks after Yuga, so that there would be no clash. The director did not keep this promise, for which Vijay refused to dub (lend his voice) for the film. The matter was settled with the KFCC, who decided to impose a year-long ban on the actor. After the intervention of "Karnataka Film Federation" elders, the ban was revoked and Vijay was eligible to do other movies. Chanda did a roaring business at the box office and especially at B&C centres. He got the liking from the so-called 'masses' for his dare devil fights.
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