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Archana Chandhoke

Archana Chandhoke

Indian television host and actress

Not to be confused with Archana Ravichandran.

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]

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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

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References

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