Anjana Rangan (born 25 August 1989[1]) better known as V. J. Anjana, is an Indian television host and video jockey.[2][3] She is known as an anchor in the Tamil channel Sun Music.[4][5][6] She is also credited as one of the Most Desirable Women, according to the Times of India.[7]

Anjana Rangan
Anjana during a television show
Born (1989-08-25) 25 August 1989 (age 35)
Other namesV. J. Anjana
Alma materM.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women
Occupations
  • Television host
  • video jockey
Years active2008–2018
2019–present
Spouse
(m. 2016)
Children1

She made her first acting on screen in the 2008 television personality competition Miss Chinnathirai 2008 where she emerged as the winner of the competition. She later started her career as a Television presenter and hosted successful shows such as Paattu.Com (2010), Paattu Pudusu (2011), Namma Star (2012), Natchathira Jannal (2013-2017), Box Office (2013), Konjam Uppu Konjam Karam (2014), Dance Jodi Dance 3.0 (2014), Neengalum Naangalum (2015), Cafe Tea Area (2016), Junior Super Stars (2017), Sunday Kondattam (2017), Freeya Vidu (2017) and Vazhthukkal (2018).[8][9][10]

Career

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Anjana Rangan was born on 25 August 1989 in Chennai. Before becoming a video jockey, she was a television host.[11] Anjana also won Miss Chinnathirai 2008 before becoming an anchor or a video jockey.[12] Anjana also anchored in television shows such as Neengalum Naangalum, Namma Star, Konjam Uppu Konjam Karam and Paattu Pudusu.[13]

In early-2018, Anjana decided to go on a break after 10 years in the entertainment industry and Sun TV to prioritize family commitments.[14][15][16]

After her break Anjana returned to anchoring in 2019, she anchored in shows like Junior Super Stars, Natchathira Jannal on Puthuyugam TV and Sunday Kondattam on Sun TV.[17] She was also ranked 15 in Chennai Times 20 Most Desirable Women on TV 2019. She was also yet again listed in 2020 ranking her 11th.[18]

Anjana faced cyber bullying and harassment over social media, she received vulgar and inappropriate messages on Twitter and Instagram from audiences and followers,[19] eventually Anjana and her husband reported the issue to cyber crime security and Tamil Nadu Police.[20][21]

During the launch event of the film Pushpa: The Rise which was hosted by Anjana, fans criticized Anjana saying that the main actor of the film Allu Arjun walked away from the stage due to how Anjana treated him. However Anjana later clarified that all those rumors were false on social media.[22]

Personal life

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Anjana married actor Chandran on March 10 in 2016.[23][24] In 2018, the couple had a son.[25][26]

Filmography

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Selected Television

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Anchor Anjana (Facing Front) with playback singer Anthony Daasan on show Natchathira Jannal.
  • Miss Chinnathirai 2008 – Contestant (winner)
  • Paattu.Com – Host
  • Paattu Pudusu – Host
  • Namma Star – Host
  • Konjam Uppu Konjam Karam – Host
  • Dance Jodi Dance 3.0 – Host
  • Box Office – Host
  • Neengalum Naangalum – Host
  • Natchathira Jannal – Host
  • Cafe Tea Area – Host
  • Junior Super Stars – Host
  • Sunday Kondattam – Host
  • Freeya Vidu – Host
  • Vazhthukkal – Host

Health

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Anjana Rangan was tested positive to COVID-19 on 19 January 2022, However she later recovered from the virus.[27][28]

References

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  1. ^ "VJ Anjana". behindtalkies.com. 30 September 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  2. ^ "From Anjana Rangan to Aananya Mani: Meet the gorgeous VJs of the Tamil industry". www.bollywoodlife.com. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  3. ^ "From Aananya Mani to Dhivyadharshini: Hottest female VJs of Tamil TV industry". www.dnaindia.com. 8 May 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Anjana Rangan is back to television after a hiatus". Times Of India. 9 March 2019. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Anjana Rangan gets fully vaccinated". Times Of India. 24 June 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Kollywood Actress Anjana Rangan Stands For Adorable Beauty". telugustop.com. 24 June 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  7. ^ "Chennai Times 20 Most Desirable Women on TV 2019". Times Of India. 20 January 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  8. ^ "'Our relationship is perfect': VJ Anjana to actor hubby Chandramouli". www.mangalorean.com. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  9. ^ "VJ Anjana Rangan Pens a Beautiful Note for Her Actor-Husband Chandramouli PS on Their Wedding Anniversary (View Post)". www.latestly.com. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  10. ^ "Lockdown Diaries: I feel I am a lot calmer and mature after the lockdown, says Anjana". Times Of India. 27 March 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  11. ^ ""WENT THROUGH TOUGH TIME... ITS SCARY!" ANJANA RANGAN SPEAKS ABOUT RECEIVING VULGAR MESSAGES! - WHAT HAPPENED?". www.behindwoods.com. 27 May 2017. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  12. ^ "Small screen scorchers". The New Indian Express. 27 April 2009. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  13. ^ "மழையால் மகிழ்ச்சியில் திளைத்துள்ள விஜே அஞ்சனா!". tamil.samayam.com. 9 April 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  14. ^ "VJ Anjana bids adieu to Sun TV". Times Of India. 18 January 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  15. ^ "சன் மியூசிக்கில் இருந்து விடைபெற்றார் அஞ்சனா!". tamil.samayam.com. 22 January 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  16. ^ "VJ Anjana warns fans of fake profile on dating site". Times Of India. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  17. ^ "Sunday Kondattam host Anjana Rangan trains in kickboxing; watch". Times Of India. 31 March 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  18. ^ "Chennai Times 20 Most Desirable Women On Television 2020". Times Of India. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  19. ^ "விஜே அஞ்சனாவுக்கு இன்ஸ்டா- போனில் வக்கிர தொல்லை: சென்னை போலீசில் புகார்". tamil.indianexpress.com. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  20. ^ "Celeb couple Chandramouli and wife Anjana Rangan complain about online harassment to Tamil Nadu police". Times Of India. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  21. ^ "VJ Anjana Had The Most Apt Response To A Fan Who Asked Her An Inappropriate Question!". jfwonline.com. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  22. ^ ""Am I the reason for Allu Arjun to angrily leave the stage?" VJ Anjana explains!". www.indiaglitz.com. 25 December 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  23. ^ "Chandran and Anjana to get engaged". Deccan Chronicle. 20 November 2015. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  24. ^ "VJ Anjana marries actor Chandran (Chandramouli) [PHOTOS]". www.ibtimes.co.in. 10 March 2016. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  25. ^ "VJ Anjana-Chandran blessed with a baby boy". www.ibtimes.co.in. 3 July 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  26. ^ "VJ Anjana Rangan's son Rudraksh looks adorable; See pics". Times Of India. 5 October 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  27. ^ "Anjana Rangan tests positive for COVID". Times Of India. 19 January 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  28. ^ "'Great Impact on Mental, Physical Health': Tamil TV Host Anjana Rangan Covid Positive". www.news18.com. 19 January 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
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