Archana Chandhoke

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Archana Chandhoke
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Born (1982-07-02) 2 July 1982 (age 43)
Alma mater Ethiraj College for Women
OccupationTelevision host | Actress | Radio Jockey
Years active1999–present
Spouse
Vineet Muthukrishnan [1]
(m. 2004)
ChildrenZaara Vineet
YouTube information
Channels Wow Life
Years active2020– Present
Subscribers1.19 million
Views509 million
YouTube Silver Play Button 2.svg100,000 subscribers2020

Last updated: 15 October 2024

Archana Chandhoke (born 2 July 1982), more simply known as Archana, is an Indian television presenter, actress, [2] and radio jockey who has primarily worked in Tamil film and television industry. [3]

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Career

Television

In September 1999 Chandhoke started her career as a newsreader in Jaya TV's English News while studying in college. She later moved on to Sun TV, where she hosted the shows Comedy Time and Ilamai Pudhumai. In May 2007, she left Sun TV to prioritize family commitments.[ citation needed ]

After a break of one year she joined Star Vijay in 2008 and hosted Namma Veetu Kalyanam till 2014. In September 2015, Zee Tamil approached her to do the show Athirshta Lakshmi. The following year, she appeared as a judge of the comedy show Junior Super Star along with K. Bhagyaraj and Khushbu.[ citation needed ]

In 2020 Archana entered Bigg Boss as a wildcard contestant. She received criticism from audiences for her behavior on the show. [4] Following her stint on the show, she rejoined Star Vijay and is hosting various reality shows and also various special episodes like Kadhale Kadhale, Old is Gold Black and White, Parivattam, Namma veetu kalyanam Snehan and Kanikka Special, Singappene, Namma veetu thiruvizha, Samsaram athu Minsaram, Sabash Sariyana Potti, Pattikada Pattanama, Thai illamal Naanillai and Udanpirappe(Paasa Malargal). [5]

In 2022 she rejoined Zee Tamil to host the most popular show, Super Mom season 3. [6] She is hosting this show along with her daughter Zaara Vineet.

Films

Chandhoke has also worked as an actress in Tamil-language films, often portraying comedy roles. She first appeared in En Vazhi Thani Vazhi (2015), an action film starring and produced by businessman R. K. During the audio release function of the film, she was confronted by actor Radharavi on stage, who felt she failed to address him with respect. [7] R. K. then cast her again in his next film, Vaigai Express (2017) in another small role. [8]

Her appearance in Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala (2018) saw her feature as a cheating wife in love with the character portrayed by Yogi Babu. A reviewer noted the scenes were "high on adult content but manages to evoke a smile". [9] She was seen in Doctor (2021), where she featured alongside her daughter Zaara in a supporting role. [10]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015 En Vazhi Thani Vazhi Un­knownUncredited Role
2017 Vaigai Express Anuradha
2018 Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala Thaara
2019 Aadai Voice Over
2020 Naan Sirithal Anchor ArchanaSpecial Appearance
2021 Doctor Sumathi
2025 Madras Matinee Priya [11]

Television

Television Host

YearNameNetworkLanguageNotes
2000–2007Comedy Time Sun TV Tamil
2007Ilamai Pudhumai
2008Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Star Vijay
2008–2014Namma Veetu Kalyanam
2013Veedu Manaivi Makkal Kalaignar
2014Celebrity Kitchen Puthuyugam
2015–2018Athirsta Lakshmi Season 1 Zee Tamil
2016–2018 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs Season 1 & 2
2017–2019 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors Season 1 & 2
2018–2019Super Mom Season 1 & 2With Zaara Vineet
2021Parivattam – 6th Annual Vijay Television Awards Star Vijay Prelude Show [12]
Old is goldSpecial show
Kadhale Kadhale
Namma Veetu Kalyanam
Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai Season 3
Super DaddyEpisode 4 and 5 [13]
2022 Bigg Boss (Tamil season 5) Kondattam
Podungamma Vote uh Enga serial Paathu -

7th Annual Vijay Television Awards

Prelude Show [14]
Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions 3 Star Vijay Judge
Super Mom 3 Zee Tamil With Zaara Vineet
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors Season 3
2024 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors 4
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs 4
2025-present Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors season 5

Reality shows

YearShowRoleNetworkNotes
2016Genes Season 1Participant Zee Tamil With Aravind
2017–2019 Junior Super Star (Season 1 & 2)Judge
2018 Genes Season 2 ParticipantWith Zaara Vineet & Anita Chandhoke
2020–2021 Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 Contestant (Wild Card Entry) Star Vijay Evicted Day 10- 77
2021 Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 KondattamHerselfSpecial Show; Along With Zaara Vineet
Start Music Season 2ParticipantBB4 Special
Neeya Naana GuestKids Vs Parents Episode (S23 E189)
2022KPY Champions Season 3 – DoublesJudge
Oo Solriya Oo Oohm Solriya Participant
2023Tamizha Tamizha Season 3GuestZee TamilS3 Episode 2

Televisions serials

SerialNetworkLanguageNotes
2019 Sembaruthi Zee Tamil TamilCameo Appearance as Herself
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2021 Bharathi Kannamma Star Vijay
2022Thavamai Thavamirundhu Zee Tamil

Radio

YearShowRoleNetworkNotes
2021–presentHi Chennai With AchumaRadio Jockey Radio Mirchi Morning Show [15] [16]

YouTube

YearChannelRoleLanguageNotes
2020–presentWow LifeCreatorTamilOwn Lifestyle Channel [17]
2020Smile SettaiHostSuper star E-Awards (Virtual Award show) [18]
2021Aval VikatanAval Awards 2020 [19]
Cine UlagamManidhi Vaa [20] (Special Show For Achieved Women)
2022BehindwoodsTVMarakka Mudiyatha Kalyanam [21]
Mirchi Tamil(Official YouTube channel of Radio Mirchi Tamil)One Minute please [22] (Public Interview Program)

Presenter

YearShowNetworkRoleNotes
1999News Jaya TV News ReaderPresenter for English News

Award Shows and Live Shows

YearShowRoleNetworkNotes
2016Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs Season 1 Grand FinaleHost Zee Tamil Live Show
2017Dance Jodi Dance Season 1 Grand Finale
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors Season 1 Grand Finale
2018Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs Season 2 Grand Finale
1st Galatta Nakshathra AwardsAward Show
1st JFW Movie Awards
1st Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal
20192nd Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal
20201st Zee Cine Awards
2021 Mirchi Music Awards [23] Star Vijay
2022 Mirchi Music Awards South
7th Annual Vijay Television Awards
Homepreneur Awards / சுயசக்தி விருதுகள் (5th Season) Colors Tamil
2023 Zee Tamil Kudumba Viruthugal 2022 Zee Tamil

Awards and nominations

Television Awards

YearHonouring BodyCategoryOutcome
2018Galatta Nakshatra AwardsBest AnchorNominated
2019Nominated
Sensational AnchorWon
Anandha Vikatan AwardsBest AnchorWon
2018Zee Tamil Kudumbam ViruthugalBest Anchor- FemaleWon
Best Duo Anchor (Along With Deepak Dinkar)Nominated
Favourite AnchorWon
2019Won
Best AnchorNominated
2020Behindwood Gold Medal AwardsBest Anchor – TelevisionWon
Zee Tamil Kudumbam ViruthugalFavourite AnchorNominated
BlackSheep Digital AwardsStar Family Entertainer For Wow Life

(Along with Zaara Vineet & Anita Chandhoke)

Won
2022Realistic AwardsInspiring Icon & Contribution To MediaWon
Stree Sakthi AwardsBest AnchorWon
Vijay Television Awards Nominated
Zee Tamil Kudumbam ViruthugalNominated
2023Best Entertainer of The YearWon

Film Awards

YearArtist/WorkHonouring BodyCategoryOutcome
2022 Doctor Edison Awards Best Supporting ActressWon
JFW – Just For Women Movie AwardsWon

References

  1. "Anchor Archana shares a throwback picture on her wedding anniversary". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 June 2019.
  2. "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors fame Ramani Ammal; anchor Archana Chandhoke pens a heart-felt note remembering the late playback singer". The Times of India. 4 April 2023. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  3. "VJ Archana Chandhoke undergoes skull surgery. Details inside". India Today. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  4. "Archana Chandhoke gets evicted, netizens feel happy!". Archived from the original on 21 December 2020.
  5. "Bigg Boss Archana as VJ in Vijay TV Valentines day special program Kaadhale Kaadhale promo video". Behindwoods. 10 February 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  6. "மீண்டும் பழைய இடத்திற்கு சென்ற பிக் பாஸ் அர்ச்சனா!". News18 Tamil (in Tamil). 25 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  7. "Kollywood promos stoop to all-time low with participation of controversial celebs". 26 March 2019. Archived from the original on 15 May 2021.
  8. subhakeerthana, s (6 September 2015). "I love being a part of television: Archana Chandhoke". Deccan Chronicle .
  9. "Yenda Thalaila Yenna Vekkala review. Yenda Thalaila Yenna Vekkala Tamil movie review, story, rating".
  10. "Popular TV anchor's daughter debuts in Doctor". 29 February 2020.
  11. "Kaali Venkat's 'Madras Matinee' to hit screens on June 6". The Times of India. 22 May 2025. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 28 May 2025.
  12. 6th Annual Vijay Television Awards Parivattam | 14 March 2021 – Promo 3 , retrieved 12 April 2022
  13. "Super Daddy – Watch Episode 5 – The Super Family on Disney+ Hotstar". Disney+ Hotstar. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  14. 7th Annual Vijay Television Awards – Podungamma Ottu Enga Serial Paathu | 17 April 2022 – Promo 2 , retrieved 12 April 2022
  15. "புதிய அவதாரமாக மாறிய பிக்பாஸ் அர்ச்சனா : ரசிகர்கள் வாழ்த்து மழை". Indian Express Tamil (in Tamil). Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  16. "Bigg Boss Tamil 4 fame Archana Chandhoke turns a radio jockey; details inside". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  17. "அர்ச்சனா, ஆன், ஜாரா ஒன்று சேர்ந்தால் அளவில்லா நகைச்சுவை கியாரண்டி!". Indian Express Tamil (in Tamil). Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  18. Ma Ka Pa Anand Prank Call With Priyanka Deshpande | #SuperStar #EAwards2020 | VJ Archana | RJ Vijay , retrieved 24 October 2021
  19. Aval Awards 2020 | Promo 🥳🥳 , retrieved 24 October 2021
  20. Manidhi Vaa With VJ Archana Reaching The Women Achievers , retrieved 18 October 2021
  21. Vidyullekha & Sanju's Sweet Kiss😘& Proposal🥰Archana's Reaction will make you laugh harder😂 , retrieved 1 February 2022
  22. Valentine's day- க்கு என்ன Gift கொடுப்பீங்க ? | one minute please! , retrieved 27 February 2022
  23. Mirchi Music Awards | 15 May 2021 – Promo 6 , retrieved 24 October 2021