| Name | Archana Chandhoke |
| Age/DOB | 42 (July 2, 1982) |
| Known For | Actress, TV Host, Radio Jockey Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 (Reality Show) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | Husband: Vineet Muthukrishnan Children: Zaara Vineet Father: Rakesh Lal Mother: Nirmala Lal Sister: Anita Chandhoke |
| Education | Graduated |
| Native | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Archana Chandhoke is an anchor and actress known for her work in the Tamil television and film industry. She began her career on Sun TV by hosting a reality show Comedy Time with Chitti Babu. Archana has also hosted a few other reality shows including Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Senior, telecasted on Zee Tamil. She became famous for participating in the Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4, hosted by Kamal Haasan. Archana’s key role in the blockbuster Tamil film Doctor was critically acclaimed. She signed to appear in the Mask movie directed by debutant Vikram Ashokan.
Did You Know?
- Archana Chandhoke made her film debut in the En Vazhi Thani Vazhi alongside R K.
- In 2018, she co-hosted a Tamil TV show Super Mom along with her daughter Zaara.
- During the pandemic period, she started a YouTube channel named Wow Life which has around 1.19 million subscribers.
- She bought a Mercedez Benz SUV, which became a social media sensation.
- Archana made a special guest appearance in the Tamil TV serial Yaaradi Nee Mohini in 2017.
- In 2021, she has undergone a skull surgery for the treatment of the cerebrospinal fluid leakage.
- Archana appeared as a judge in the 2016 TV reality show, Junior Super Star.
- She is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog named Simba.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | En Vazhi Thani Vazhi | – |
| 2017 | Vaigai Express | Anuradha |
| 2018 | Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala | Thaara |
| 2019 | Aadai | – |
| 2020 | Naan Sirithal | Anchor Archana |
| 2021 | Doctor | Sumathi |
| 2025 | Mask | – |
Television
Television Host
| Year | Name | Network | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2007 | Comedy Time | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2007 | Ilamai Pudhumai | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2008 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru | Star Vijay | Tamil |
| 2008–2014 | Namma Veetu Kalyanam | Star Vijay | Tamil |
| 2013 | Veedu Manaivi Makkal | Kalaignar | Tamil |
| 2014 | Celebrity Kitchen | Puthuyugam | Tamil |
| 2015–2018 | Athirsta Lakshmi Season 1 | Zee Tamil | Tamil |
| 2016–2018 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs Season 1 & 2 | Zee Tamil | Tamil |
| 2017–2019 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors Season 1 & 2 | Zee Tamil | Tamil |
| 2018–2019 | Super Mom Season 1 & 2 | Zee Tamil | Tamil |
| 2021 | Parivattam – 6th Annual Vijay Television Awards | Star Vijay | Tamil |
| 2021 | Old is gold | Star Vijay | Tamil |
| 2021 | Kadhale Kadhale | Star Vijay | Tamil |
| 2021 | Namma Veetu Kalyanam | Star Vijay | Tamil |
| 2021 | Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai Season 3 | Star Vijay | Tamil |
| 2021 | Super Daddy | Star Vijay | Tamil |
| 2022 | Bigg Boss (Tamil season 5) Kondattam | Star Vijay | Tamil |
| 2022 | Podungamma Vote uh Enga serial Paathu - 7th Annual Vijay Television Awards | Star Vijay | Tamil |
| 2022 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions 3 | Star Vijay | Tamil |
| 2022 | Super Mom 3 | Zee Tamil | Tamil |
| 2022 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors Season 3 | Zee Tamil | Tamil |
| 2024 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors 4 | Zee Tamil | Tamil |
Reality Show
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Genes Season 1 | Participant |
| 2017–2019 | Junior Super Star (Season 1 & 2) | Judge |
| 2018 | Genes Season 2 | Participant |
| 2020–2021 | Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 | Contestant (Wild Card Entry) |
| 2021 | Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 Kondattam | Herself |
| 2021 | Start Music Season 2 | Participant |
| 2021 | Neeya Naana | Guest |
| 2022 | KPY Champions Season 3 – Doubles | Judge |
| 2022 | Oo Solriya Oo Oohm Solriya | Participant |
| 2023 | Tamizha Tamizha Season 3 | Guest |
TV Serials
| Year | Serial | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sembaruthi | Zee Tamil |
| 2019 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Zee Tamil |
| 2021 | Bharathi Kannamma | Star Vijay |
| 2022 | Thavamai Thavamirundhu | Zee Tamil |
Radio
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-present | Hi Chennai With Achuma | Radio Jockey |
YouTube
| Year | Channel | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020–present | Wow Life | Creator |
| 2020 | Smile Settai | Host |
| 2021 | Aval Vikatan | Host |
| 2021 | Cine Ulagam | Host |
| 2022 | BehindwoodsTV | Host |
| 2022 | Mirchi Tamil(Official YouTube channel of Radio Mirchi Tamil) | Host |
Presenter
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | News | News Reader |
Award Shows and Live Shows
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs Season 1 Grand Finale | Host |
| 2017 | Dance Jodi Dance Season 1 Grand Finale | Host |
| 2017 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors Season 1 Grand Finale | Host |
| 2018 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs Season 2 Grand Finale | Host |
| 2018 | 1st Galatta Nakshathra Awards | Host |
| 2018 | 1st JFW Movie Awards | Host |
| 2018 | 1st Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal | Host |
| 2019 | 2nd Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal | Host |
| 2020 | 1st Zee Cine Awards | Host |
| 2021 | Mirchi Music Awards | Host |
| 2022 | Mirchi Music Awards South | Host |
| 2022 | 7th Annual Vijay Television Awards | Host |
| 2022 | Homepreneur Awards / சுயசக்தி விருதுகள் (5th Season) | Host |
| 2023 | Zee Tamil Kudumba Viruthugal 2022 | Host |
Awards and Nominations
Television Awards
| Year | Honouring Body | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Galatta Nakshatra Awards | Best Anchor | Nominated |
| 2019 | Galatta Nakshatra Awards | Best Anchor | Nominated |
| 2019 | Galatta Nakshatra Awards | Sensational Anchor | Won |
| 2019 | Anandha Vikatan Awards | Best Anchor | Won |
| 2018 | Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal | Best Anchor- Female | Won |
| 2018 | Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal | Best Duo Anchor (Along With Deepak Dinkar) | Nominated |
| 2018 | Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal | Favourite Anchor | Won |
| 2019 | Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal | Favourite Anchor | Won |
| 2019 | Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal | Best Anchor | Nominated |
| 2020 | Behindwood Gold Medal Awards | Best Anchor – Television | Won |
| 2020 | Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal | Favourite Anchor | Nominated |
| 2020 | 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 |
| 2022 | Stree Sakthi Awards | Best Anchor | Won |
| 2022 | Vijay Television Awards | Best Anchor | Nominated |
| 2022 | Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal | Best Anchor | Nominated |
| 2023 | Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal | Best Entertainer of The Year | Won |
Film Awards
| Year | Artist/Work | Honouring Body | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Doctor | Edison Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
| 2022 | Doctor | JFW – Just For Women Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
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