Throwback to when Chiyaan Vikram said his wife didn’t support his career: ‘She used to say I hope your films don’t work’

Throwback to when Chiyaan Vikram said his wife didn't support his career: 'She used to say I hope your films don't work'

As a lifestyle expert, I find it truly inspiring to delve into the personal lives of celebrated figures like Chiyaan Vikram, especially when their real-life stories echo the essence of love, resilience, and family values that we all strive for.


Chiyaan Vikram, who grabbed attention by delivering a blockbuster performance in his last movie Thangalaan, is a complete family man in real life. The actor has been married to Shailaja Balakrishnan for over three decades now and the couple shares two kids. Although the star wife maintains a very low social profile and is spotted in rare public appearances, Chiyaan Vikram once spoke about his wife in a throwback interview. The Ponniyin Selvan actor appeared in an episode of  Ranveer Allahbadia’s YouTube channel and opened up about his interfaith marriage, how they are opposites, recalled his first meeting with his wife Shailaja, and more. 

Chiyaan Vikram shared that when he first met his wife, he was using crutches due to a broken leg, as reported by TOI. Earlier, he had been hospitalized because of this injury. Additionally, the actor expressed gratitude towards his mother for helping him overcome challenges in his childhood. However, he attributed his current self to his wife, who played a significant role in his transformation after their marriage.

Additionally, Chiyaan Vikram revealed that his wife was initially hesitant about him pursuing acting. He expressed, “She encouraged me to abandon the cinema because her family consists of poets and scholars, and I am merely an actor. In the beginning, she tried to transform me, but I refused. I told her, ‘Remember, my love for acting is my first priority, and you come second.’ At times, she would hope that my films wouldn’t succeed, but now she can’t seem to get enough.

Furthermore, the actor expressed that he and his spouse Shailaja found ways to cope with their disagreements. The actor from Thangalaan put it this way: “It’s not something you consciously think about as a habit, but over time, you grow so accustomed to the other person that you can hardly imagine being apart from them.

For those who may not know, Chiyaan Vikram and his wife, Shailaja, encountered each other in the late 80s and exchanged marriage promises at a Guruvayoor Temple in a group wedding in 1992. This influential duo has two children – a daughter and a son. Their family grew with the arrival of their first child, Akshita, in 1993, followed by Dhruv in 1997.

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2024-10-22 11:08