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Archana Chandhoke
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| Born |
Chennai, India
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| Alma mater | Ethiraj College for Women |
| Occupation | Television host | Actress | Radio Jockey |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Vineet Muthukrishnan
(m. 2004) |
| Children | Zaara Vineet |
| YouTube information | |
| Years active | 2020– Present |
| Subscribers | 1.19 million |
| Total views | 509 million |
| Subscriber and view counts updated as of 15 October 2024. | |
Archana Chandhoke, often called Archana, is a well-known Indian television host, actress, and radio jockey. She mainly works in the Tamil film and television world.
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Archana's Career Journey
Archana's career began in 1999. She has worked in many different roles.
Television Shows
Archana started her career in September 1999. She was a newsreader for Jaya TV's English News while still in college. Later, she moved to Sun TV. There, she hosted popular shows like Comedy Time and Ilamai Pudhumai. In May 2007, she left Sun TV to spend more time with her family.
After a one-year break, she joined Star Vijay in 2008. She hosted Namma Veetu Kalyanam until 2014. In September 2015, Zee Tamil asked her to host Athirshta Lakshmi. The next year, she became a judge on the comedy show Junior Super Star. She judged alongside famous personalities like K. Bhagyaraj and Khushbu.
In 2020, Archana joined Bigg Boss as a wildcard contestant. After this, she rejoined Star Vijay. She now hosts many reality shows and special TV programs. Some of these include Kadhale Kadhale and Namma Veetu Kalyanam Snehan and Kanikka Special.
In 2022, she returned to Zee Tamil. She hosts the popular show Super Mom season 3. She hosts this show with her daughter, Zaara Vineet.
Movies She Has Acted In
Archana has also acted in Tamil movies. She often plays funny roles. Her first movie was En Vazhi Thani Vazhi in 2015. It was an action film. The movie starred and was produced by businessman R. K.. R. K. later cast her again in his next film, Vaigai Express (2017). She had another small role in that movie.
In Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala (2018), she played a character who was a cheating wife. She also appeared in Doctor (2021). In this movie, she acted alongside her daughter Zaara in a supporting role.
Archana's Work List
Here is a list of the movies and TV shows Archana has been a part of.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | En Vazhi Thani Vazhi | Unknown | Uncredited Role |
| 2017 | Vaigai Express | Anuradha | |
| 2018 | Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala | Thaara | |
| 2019 | Aadai | – | Voice Over |
| 2020 | Naan Sirithal | Anchor Archana | Special Appearance |
| 2021 | Doctor | Sumathi |
Television Host
| Year | Name | Network | Language | Notes |
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| 1999 | News | Jaya TV | Tamil | News Reader for English News |
| 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 | |
| Old is gold | Special show | |||
| Kadhale Kadhale | ||||
| Namma Veetu Kalyanam | ||||
| Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai Season 3 | ||||
| Super Daddy | Episode 4 and 5 | |||
| 2022 | Bigg Boss (Tamil season 5) Kondattam | |||
| Podungamma Vote uh Enga serial Paathu -
7th Annual Vijay Television Awards |
Prelude Show | |||
| 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
| Year | Show | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 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 |
Television Serials
| Serial | Network | Language | Notes | |
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| 2019 | Sembaruthi | Zee Tamil | Tamil | Cameo Appearance as Herself |
| Yaaradi Nee Mohini | ||||
| 2021 | Bharathi Kannamma | Star Vijay | ||
| 2022 | Thavamai Thavamirundhu | Zee Tamil |
Radio Shows
| Year | Show | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 2021–present | Hi Chennai With Achuma | Radio Jockey | Radio Mirchi | Morning Show |
YouTube Channel
| Year | Channel | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 2020–present | Wow Life | Creator | Tamil | Own Lifestyle Channel |
| 2020 | Smile Settai | Host | Super star E-Awards (Virtual Award show) | |
| 2021 | Aval Vikatan | Aval Awards 2020 | ||
| Cine Ulagam | Manidhi Vaa (Special Show For Achieved Women) | |||
| 2022 | BehindwoodsTV | Marakka Mudiyatha Kalyanam | ||
| Mirchi Tamil(Official YouTube channel of Radio Mirchi Tamil) | One Minute please(Public Interview Program) |
Award Shows and Live Events
| Year | Show | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 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 | 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 Recognitions
Archana has won several awards for her work in television and films.
Television Awards
| Year | Honouring Body | Category | Outcome |
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| 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
| Year | Artist/Work | Honouring Body | Category | Outcome |
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| 2022 | Doctor | Edison Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
| JFW – Just For Women Movie Awards | Won |
