'Metty Oli' directed by Thirumurugan is one of the super hit mega serials aired on Sun TV. from 2002 to 2005.  After fifteen years it is now being re-telecast since its subject of family bonding and women's pivot in it is still relevant.  Actress Uma Maheshwari played the role of Viji the wife of the hero Gopi in it and she became very popular due to her natural performance.

The shocking news has come that Uma Maheshwari has passed away suddenly today October 17th.  Gayathrie Shashtri her costar in 'Metti Oli' has shared the news on social media and has paid tribute.

Uma Maheshwari was the young sister of actress Vanaja who played her elder sister in 'Metti Oli' too.  Sunitha is her younger sister.  Uma got married to Murugan a few years back and the couple lived in Kattupakkam in Chennai.  Kollywood celebrities are expressing their shock on the untimely passing away of Uma on social media.  RIP!