Pooja Vijay, better known by her stage name Swasika, is an Indian actress, dancer, and television presenter who was born on November 5, 1991. She is best known for her work in Malayalam films and television shows, but she has also appeared in Tamil and Telugu films. Swasika made her acting debut in the Tamil film Vaigai, which was released in 2009. She is also recognized for her roles in the television series Dhathuputhri and Seetha. She received numerous awards, including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actress for her performance in Vasanthi (2020).