Pa. Vijay

Pa. Vijay is an Indian lyricist, poet, writer, director, producer and film actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema.

Vijay made his debut as lyricist in Gnanapazham in 1996 and went on to write many popular songs.

Vijay was originally supposed to make his acting debut with Thaai Kaaviyam however the film was shelved after the launch.

He won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics in India for his song Ovvoru Pookalume in Cheran's Autograph (2004).

Vijay is a native of Jayankondam but grew up in Coimbatore where his Father Balakrishnan was Working with National Raw Factory as Spinning man.

His mother Saraswathi was a teacher in Government School Kovai.

He met K. Bhagyaraj through his brother, who was a family friend and worked with him in films and his magazine, Bhagya.

He then made his acting debut with Gnabagangal (2009) for which he also wrote the script.

Vijay then acted in Ilaignan (2011), scripted by M. Karunanidhi where he was portrayed as a bonded labour of a ship.

Vijay made his debut as producer and director with Strawberry(2015).