Archana Chandhoke (born 2 July 1982), more simply known as Archana, is an Indian television presenter, actress, and radio jockey who has primarily worked in Tamil film and television industry.
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. 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).
In 2022 she rejoined Zee Tamil to host the most popular show, Super Mom season 3. 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. R. K. then cast her again in his next film, Vaigai Express (2017) in another small role.
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". She was seen in Doctor (2021), where she featured alongside her daughter Zaara in a supporting role.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2015 En Vazhi Thani Vazhi 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 2025 Madras Matinee Priya Mask Thaen
Television Television Host Year Name Network LanguageNotes 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 Vineet2021Parivattam – 6th Annual Vijay Television AwardsStar VijayPrelude ShowOld is goldSpecial showKadhale KadhaleNamma Veetu Kalyanam Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai Season 3Super DaddyEpisode 4 and 52022Bigg Boss (Tamil season 5) KondattamPodungamma Vote uh Enga serial Paathu - 7th Annual Vijay Television AwardsPrelude ShowKalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions 3 Star Vijay JudgeSuper Mom 3 Zee TamilWith Zaara VineetSa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors Season 32024Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors 4Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs 42025-presentSa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors season 5
Reality shows Year Show Role Network Notes2016Genes Season 1ParticipantZee TamilWith Aravind 2017–2019Junior Super Star (Season 1 & 2) Judge 2018Genes Season 2 ParticipantWith Zaara Vineet & Anita Chandhoke 2020–2021 Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 Contestant (Wild Card Entry) Star Vijay Evicted Day 10- 772021Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 KondattamHerselfSpecial Show; Along With Zaara VineetStart Music Season 2ParticipantBB4 SpecialNeeya Naana GuestKids Vs Parents Episode (S23 E189)2022KPY Champions Season 3 – DoublesJudgeOo Solriya Oo Oohm SolriyaParticipant2023Tamizha Tamizha Season 3GuestZee TamilS3 Episode 2
Televisions serials Serial Network Language Notes2019 Sembaruthi Zee Tamil Tamil Cameo Appearance as Herself Yaaradi Nee Mohini 2021 Bharathi Kannamma Star Vijay 2022Thavamai ThavamirundhuZee Tamil
Radio Year Show Role Network Notes 2021–presentHi Chennai With Achuma Radio Jockey Radio MirchiMorning Show
YouTube Year ChannelRole Language Notes2020–present Wow Life Creator Tamil Own Lifestyle Channel2020Smile SettaiHostSuper star E-Awards (Virtual Award show)2021Aval VikatanAval Awards 2020 Cine Ulagam Manidhi Vaa (Special Show For Achieved Women)2022BehindwoodsTVMarakka Mudiyatha KalyanamMirchi Tamil(Official YouTube channel of Radio Mirchi Tamil)One Minute please(Public Interview Program)
Presenter Year Show Network RoleNotes 1999News Jaya TV News ReaderPresenter for English News
Award Shows and Live Shows Year ShowRole Network Notes 2016Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs Season 1 Grand FinaleHost Zee TamilLive Show2017Dance Jodi Dance Season 1 Grand FinaleSa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors Season 1 Grand Finale2018Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs Season 2 Grand Finale1st Galatta Nakshathra AwardsAward Show1st JFW Movie Awards1st Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal20192nd Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal20201st Zee Cine Awards2021Mirchi Music AwardsStar Vijay2022Mirchi Music Awards South7th Annual Vijay Television AwardsHomepreneur Awards / சுயசக்தி விருதுகள் (5th Season)Colors Tamil2023Zee Tamil Kudumba Viruthugal 2022Zee Tamil
Awards and nominations
Television Awards YearHonouring BodyCategoryOutcome2018Galatta Nakshatra AwardsBest Anchor2019Sensational AnchorAnandha Vikatan AwardsBest Anchor2018Zee Tamil Kudumbam ViruthugalBest Anchor- FemaleBest Duo Anchor (Along With Deepak Dinkar)Favourite Anchor2019Best Anchor2020Behindwood Gold Medal AwardsBest Anchor – TelevisionZee Tamil Kudumbam ViruthugalFavourite AnchorBlackSheep Digital AwardsStar Family Entertainer For Wow Life (Along with Zaara Vineet & Anita Chandhoke)2022Realistic AwardsInspiring Icon & Contribution To MediaStree Sakthi AwardsBest Anchor Vijay Television AwardsZee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal2023Best Entertainer of The Year2024Best Anchor2025Entertainer of The Year
Film Awards
Year Artist/WorkHonouring BodyCategoryOutcome2022Doctor Edison AwardsBest Supporting ActressJFW – Just For Women Movie Awards
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