Archana Chandhoke, 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]

Archana Chandhoke
Born
Alma materEthiraj College for Women
OccupationTelevision host | Actress | Radio Jockey
Years active1999–present
Spouse
Vineet Muthukrishnan[1]
(m. 2004)
ChildrenZaara Vineet
YouTube information
ChannelsWow Life
Years active2020– Present
Subscribers1.19 million
Total views509 million
100,000 subscribers2020

Last updated: 15 October 2024

Career

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Television

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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

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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

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Year Title Role Notes
2015 En Vazhi Thani Vazhi Un­known UnCredited Role
2017 Vaigai Express Anuradha
2018 Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala Thaara
2019 Aadai Title Voice Over
2020 Naan Sirithal Anchor Archana Special Appearance
2021 Doctor Sumathi

Television

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Television Host

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Year Name Network Language Notes
2000–2007 Comedy Time Sun TV Tamil
2007 Ilamai Pudhumai
2008 Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Star Vijay
2008–2014 Namma Veetu Kalyanam
2013 Veedu Manaivi Makkal Kalaignar
2014 Celebrity Kitchen Puthuyugam
2015–2018 Athirsta 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
2018–2019 Super Mom Season 1 & 2 With Zaara Vineet
2021 Parivattam – 6th Annual Vijay Television Awards Star Vijay Prelude Show[11]
Old is gold Special show
Kadhale Kadhale
Namma Veetu Kalyanam
Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai Season 3
Super Daddy Episode 4 and 5[12]
2022 Bigg Boss (Tamil season 5) Kondattam
Podungamma Vote uh Enga serial Paathu -

7th Annual Vijay Television Awards

Prelude Show[13]
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

Reality shows

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Year Show Role Network Notes
2016 Genes Season 1 Participant Zee Tamil With Aravind
2017–2019 Junior Super Star (Season 1 & 2) Judge
2018 Genes Season 2 Participant With 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 Kondattam Herself Special Show; Along With Zaara Vineet
Start Music Season 2 Participant BB4 Special
Neeya Naana Guest Kids Vs Parents Episode (S23 E189)
2022 KPY Champions Season 3 – Doubles Judge
Oo Solriya Oo Oohm Solriya Participant
2023 Tamizha Tamizha Season 3 Guest Zee Tamil S3 Episode 2

Televisions serials

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Serial Network Language Notes
2019 Sembaruthi Zee Tamil Tamil Cameo Appearance as Herself
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2021 Bharathi Kannamma Star Vijay
2022 Thavamai Thavamirundhu Zee Tamil

Radio

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Year Show Role Network Notes
2021–present Hi Chennai With Achuma Radio Jockey Radio Mirchi Morning Show[14][15]

YouTube

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Year Channel Role Language Notes
2020–present Wow Life Creator Tamil Own Lifestyle Channel[16]
2020 Smile Settai Host Super star E-Awards (Virtual Award show)[17]
2021 Aval Vikatan Aval Awards 2020[18]
Cine Ulagam Manidhi Vaa[19] (Special Show For Achieved Women)
2022 BehindwoodsTV Marakka Mudiyatha Kalyanam[20]
Mirchi Tamil(Official YouTube channel of Radio Mirchi Tamil) One Minute please[21](Public Interview Program)

Presenter

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Year Show Network Role Notes
1999 News Jaya TV News Reader Presenter for English News

Award Shows and Live Shows

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Year Show Role Network Notes
2016 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs Season 1 Grand Finale Host Zee Tamil Live Show
2017 Dance Jodi Dance Season 1 Grand Finale
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors Season 1 Grand Finale
2018 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs Season 2 Grand Finale
1st Galatta Nakshathra Awards Award Show
1st JFW Movie Awards
1st Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal
2019 2nd Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal
2020 1st Zee Cine Awards
2021 Mirchi Music Awards[22] 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

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Television Awards

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Year Honouring Body Category Outcome
2018 Galatta Nakshatra Awards Best Anchor Nominated
2019 Nominated
Sensational Anchor Won
Anandha Vikatan Awards Best Anchor Won
2018 Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal Best Anchor- Female Won
Best Duo Anchor (Along With Deepak Dinkar) Nominated
Favourite Anchor Won
2019 Won
Best Anchor Nominated
2020 Behindwood Gold Medal Awards Best Anchor – Television Won
Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal Favourite Anchor Nominated
BlackSheep Digital Awards Star Family Entertainer For Wow Life

(Along with Zaara Vineet & Anita Chandhoke)

Won
2022 Realistic Awards Inspiring Icon & Contribution To Media Won
Stree Sakthi Awards Best Anchor Won
Vijay Television Awards Nominated
Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal Nominated
2023 Best Entertainer of The Year Won

Film Awards

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Year Artist/Work Honouring Body Category Outcome
2022 Doctor Edison Awards Best Supporting Actress Won
JFW – Just For Women Movie Awards Won

References

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  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. ^ 6th Annual Vijay Television Awards Parivattam | 14 March 2021 – Promo 3, retrieved 12 April 2022
  12. ^ "Super Daddy – Watch Episode 5 – The Super Family on Disney+ Hotstar". Disney+ Hotstar. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  13. ^ 7th Annual Vijay Television Awards – Podungamma Ottu Enga Serial Paathu | 17 April 2022 – Promo 2, retrieved 12 April 2022
  14. ^ "புதிய அவதாரமாக மாறிய பிக்பாஸ் அர்ச்சனா : ரசிகர்கள் வாழ்த்து மழை". Indian Express Tamil (in Tamil). Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  15. ^ "Bigg Boss Tamil 4 fame Archana Chandhoke turns a radio jockey; details inside". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  16. ^ "அர்ச்சனா, ஆன், ஜாரா ஒன்று சேர்ந்தால் அளவில்லா நகைச்சுவை கியாரண்டி!". Indian Express Tamil (in Tamil). Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  17. ^ Ma Ka Pa Anand Prank Call With Priyanka Deshpande | #SuperStar #EAwards2020 | VJ Archana | RJ Vijay, retrieved 24 October 2021
  18. ^ Aval Awards 2020 | Promo 🥳🥳, retrieved 24 October 2021
  19. ^ Manidhi Vaa With VJ Archana Reaching The Women Achievers, retrieved 18 October 2021
  20. ^ Vidyullekha & Sanju's Sweet Kiss😘& Proposal🥰Archana's Reaction will make you laugh harder😂, retrieved 1 February 2022
  21. ^ Valentine's day- க்கு என்ன Gift கொடுப்பீங்க ? | one minute please!, retrieved 27 February 2022
  22. ^ Mirchi Music Awards | 15 May 2021 – Promo 6, retrieved 24 October 2021
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