Vidyujjihva was the husband of Surpanakha, sister of demon
king Ravana. He was the brother of Kalakeyas and he fought several
battles along with Ravana. Vidyujjihva (Vidyut Jihva) had a son named Shambhu Kumara in
Shoorpanakha.
Once aided by Vidyut Jihva, Ravana defeated Indra, the king
of Devas. While he was returning from heaven, Ravana was blocked by Kalakeyas.
Ravana defeated and killed the kalakeyas.
This enraged Vidyut Jihva, who encountered Ravana. In the
battle Ravana had to kill Vidyujjihva.
To console Shoorpanakha, Ravana
gave her permission to find a suitable husband and if any one turns down her
proposal he promised to forcibly conduct the marriage.
There is another story regarding the death of Vidyut Jihva.
It is stated that Ravana accidentally killed Vidyujjihva during the battle
against Indra.
Note – There is another character named Vidyut Jihva
in Ramayana. He was a sorcerer and attendant of Ravana. He was deputed to make
a head of Sri Rama and show it to Mata Sita at Ashokavana.