Archana Chandhoke Explained

Archana Chandhoke should not be confused with Archana Ravichandran.

Archana Chandhoke
Birth Place:Chennai, India
Alma Mater:Ethiraj College for Women
Occupation:Television host Actress Radio Jockey
Years Active:1999–present
Children:Zaara Vineet
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Channels:Wow Life
Years Active:2020– Present
Subscribers:1.03 million
Views:386 million
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Silver Year:2020
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Stats Update:20 March 2024

Archana Chandhoke, more simply known as Archana, is an Indian television presenter, actress,[1] and radio jockey who has primarily worked in Tamil film and television industry.[2]

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.

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.

In 2020 Archana entered Bigg Boss as a wildcard contestant. She received criticism from audiences for her behavior on the show.[3] 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).[4]

In 2022 she rejoined Zee Tamil to host the most popular show, Super Mom season 3.[5] 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.[6] R. K. then cast her again in his next film, Vaigai Express (2017) in another small role.[7]

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".[8] She was seen in Doctor (2021), where she featured alongside her daughter Zaara in a supporting role.[9]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015 En Vazhi Thani Vazhi UnCredited Role
2017 Vaigai Express Anuradha
2018 Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala Thaara
2019AadaiTitle Voice Over
2020 Naan Sirithal Anchor ArchanaSpecial Appearance
2021 Doctor Sumathi

Television

Television Host

YearNameNetworkLanguageNotes
2000–2007 Comedy Time Tamil
2007 Ilamai Pudhumai
2008 Kalakka Povathu Yaaru
2008–2014 Namma Veetu Kalyanam
2013 Veedu Manaivi Makkal
2014 Celebrity Kitchen
2015–2018 Athirsta Lakshmi Season 1
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
2021Parivattam – 6th Annual Vijay Television AwardsStar VijayPrelude Show
Old is goldSpecial show
Kadhale Kadhale
Namma Veetu Kalyanam
Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai Season 3
Super DaddyEpisode 4 and 5[10]
2022Bigg Boss (Tamil season 5) Kondattam
Podungamma Vote uh Enga serial Paathu - 7th Annual Vijay Television AwardsPrelude Show
Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions 3Star VijayJudge
Super Mom 3 Zee TamilWith Zaara Vineet
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors Season 3
2024Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors 4

Reality shows

YearShowRoleNetworkNotes
2016Genes Season 1ParticipantZee TamilWith Aravind
2017–2019Junior Super Star (Season 1 & 2) Judge
2018Genes Season 2ParticipantWith Zaara Vineet & Anita Chandhoke
2020–2021Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 Contestant (Wild Card Entry)Star VijayEvicted Day 10- 77
2021Bigg 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 SolriyaParticipant
2023Tamizha Tamizha Season 3GuestZee TamilS3 Episode 2

Televisions serials

SerialNetworkLanguageNotes
2019Sembaruthi Tamil Cameo Appearance as Herself
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2021Bharathi Kannamma
2022Thavamai ThavamirundhuZee Tamil

YouTube

YearChannelRoleLanguageNotes
2020–presentWow Life CreatorTamil Own Lifestyle Channel[13]
2020Smile SettaiHostSuper star E-Awards (Virtual Award show)
2021Aval VikatanAval Awards 2020
Cine Ulagam Manidhi Vaa (Special Show For Achieved Women)
2022BehindwoodsTVMarakka Mudiyatha Kalyanam
Mirchi Tamil(Official YouTube channel of Radio Mirchi Tamil)One Minute please(Public Interview Program)

Award Shows and Live Shows

YearShowRoleNetworkNotes
2016Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs Season 1 Grand FinaleHost Zee TamilLive 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
2021Mirchi Music AwardsStar Vijay
2022Mirchi Music Awards South
7th Annual Vijay Television Awards
Homepreneur Awards / சுயசக்தி விருதுகள் (5th Season)Colors Tamil
2023Zee Tamil Kudumba Viruthugal 2022Zee Tamil

Awards and nominations

Television Awards

YearHonouring BodyCategoryOutcome
2018Galatta Nakshatra AwardsBest Anchor
2019
Sensational Anchor
Anandha Vikatan AwardsBest Anchor
2018Zee Tamil Kudumbam ViruthugalBest Anchor- Female
Best Duo Anchor (Along With Deepak Dinkar)
Favourite Anchor
2019
Best Anchor
2020Behindwood Gold Medal AwardsBest Anchor – Television
Zee Tamil Kudumbam ViruthugalFavourite Anchor
BlackSheep Digital AwardsStar Family Entertainer For Wow Life (Along with Zaara Vineet & Anita Chandhoke)
2022Realistic AwardsInspiring Icon & Contribution To Media
Stree Sakthi AwardsBest Anchor
Vijay Television Awards
Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal
2023Best Entertainer of The Year

Film Awards

YearArtist/WorkHonouring BodyCategoryOutcome
2022DoctorEdison AwardsBest Supporting Actress
JFW – Just For Women Movie Awards

Notes and References

  1. News: 2023-04-04 . Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors fame Ramani Ammal; anchor Archana Chandhoke pens a heart-felt note remembering the late playback singer . 2024-01-20 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  2. Web site: VJ Archana Chandhoke undergoes skull surgery. Details inside . 2024-01-20 . India Today . en.
  3. Web site: Archana Chandhoke gets evicted, netizens feel happy!. https://web.archive.org/web/20201221051951/https://www.sify.com/movies/archana-chandhoke-gets-evicted-netizens-feel-happy-news-tamil-umvfqxafefggg.html. dead. 21 December 2020.
  4. Web site: 10 February 2021. Bigg Boss Archana as VJ in Vijay TV Valentines day special program Kaadhale Kaadhale promo video. 2021-10-31. Behindwoods.
  5. Web site: 25 August 2022 . மீண்டும் பழைய இடத்திற்கு சென்ற பிக் பாஸ் அர்ச்சனா! . 2022-08-26 . News18 Tamil . ta.
  6. Web site: Kollywood promos stoop to all-time low with participation of controversial celebs. https://web.archive.org/web/20210515233733/https://www.dtnext.in/News/TamilNadu/2019/03/26030547/1111839/Kollywood-promos-stoop-to-alltime-low-with-participation-.vpf. dead. 15 May 2021. 26 March 2019.
  7. Web site: subhakeerthana . s . 2015-09-06 . I love being a part of television: Archana Chandhoke . . en.
  8. Web site: Yenda Thalaila Yenna Vekkala review. Yenda Thalaila Yenna Vekkala Tamil movie review, story, rating.
  9. Web site: Popular TV anchor's daughter debuts in Doctor. 29 February 2020.
  10. Web site: Super Daddy – Watch Episode 5 – The Super Family on Disney+ Hotstar. 2022-01-09. Disney+ Hotstar. en.
  11. Web site: புதிய அவதாரமாக மாறிய பிக்பாஸ் அர்ச்சனா : ரசிகர்கள் வாழ்த்து மழை. 2021-10-18. Indian Express Tamil. ta-IN.
  12. News: Bigg Boss Tamil 4 fame Archana Chandhoke turns a radio jockey; details inside. 2021-10-18. The Times of India. en.
  13. Web site: அர்ச்சனா, ஆன், ஜாரா ஒன்று சேர்ந்தால் அளவில்லா நகைச்சுவை கியாரண்டி!. 2021-10-18. Indian Express Tamil. ta-IN.