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{{Short description|Intian Tamil television host (born 1982)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Archana Chandhoke
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|07|02|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Chennai, India]]
| othername =
| alma_mater = [[Ethiraj College for Women]]
| occupation = {{Hlist | Television host | Actress }}
| years_active = 1999–present
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| spouse = {{br list | Vineet Muthukrishnan<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/anchor-archana-chandhoke-shares-a-throwback-picture-on-her-wedding-anniversary/articleshow/69236673.cms |title=Anchor Archana shares a throwback picture on her wedding anniversary |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=29 June 2019}}</ref> | (m. 2004–present)}}
| children = 1 
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'''Archana Chandhoke''' is an Indian [[television presenter]], who has primarily hosted Tamil [[reality TV|reality show]]s.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/i-want-to-live-my-childhood-days-again-archana-chandhoke/articleshow/64001335.cms |title='I want to live my childhood days again': Archana Chandhoke |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=29 June 2019}}</ref>

==Career==
===Television===
In September 1999, Archana started her career as a newsreader in [[Jaya TV]]'s English News while studying in college. She later moved on to [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]], where she hosted the shows ''Ilamai Pudhumai'' and ''Comedy Time''. In May 2007, she left [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] to priortise family commitments.

After a break of two years, she joined [[Star Vijay]] in 2009 and hosted ''Namma Veetu Kalyanam'' til 2013. 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 (Tamil season 4)|Bigg Boss]]'' as a wildcard contestant. She received criticism from audiences for her behaviour on the show.<ref>https://www.sify.com/movies/archana-chandhoke-gets-evicted-netizens-feel-happy-news-tamil-umvfqxafefggg.html</ref> Following her stint on the show, she rejoined [[Star Vijay]] and is hosting various reality shows.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/archana-bossy-kumaru-first-photo-after-bigg-boss-4-eviction-tamil-news-276525|title='Bossy Kumaru' Archana's first photo after Bigg Boss 4 eviction turns viral! - Tamil News|date=21 December 2020|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150906/entertainment-tvmusic/article/i-love-being-part-television-archana-chandhoke |title=I love being a part of television: Archana Chandhoke |last=subhakeerthana |first=s |date=6 September 2015 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en |access-date=26 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/archana-chandhoke-gets-nostalgic-as-she-shares-daughter-zaaras-childhood-pictures/articleshow/69059716.cms |title=Archana Chandhoke gets nostalgic as she shares daughter Zaara's childhood pictures - Times of India |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=26 June 2019}}</ref>

===Films===
Archana has also worked as an actress in Tamil-language films, often portraying comedy roles. She first appeared in ''[[En Vazhi Thani Vazhi (2015 film)|En Vazhi Thani Vazhi]]'' (2015), an action film starring and produced by businessman [[R. K. (actor)|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.<ref>https://www.dtnext.in/News/TamilNadu/2019/03/26030547/1111839/Kollywood-promos-stoop-to-alltime-low-with-participation-.vpf</ref> R. K. then cast her again in his next film, ''[[Vaigai Express (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".<ref>https://www.indiaglitz.com/yenda-thalaila-yenna-vekkala-review-tamil-movie-21379</ref> She will next be seen in ''Doctor'' (2021), where she will feature alongside her daughter Zaara in a supporting role.<ref>https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/290220/popular-tv-anchors-daughter-debuts-in-doctor.html</ref>

==Personal life==
Archana Chandhoke was born to Rakesh Lal Chandhoke and Nirmala Lal, and has a younger sister named Anitha. She attended DAV Senior Secondary School, Gopalapuram in Chennai. After completing her schooling in 1999, Archana pursued a degree in corporate secretaryship from [[Ethiraj College for Women]], and then later received a master's degree in communication from [[M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women]]. She married Cdr Vineet Muthukrishnan, a serving officer in the Indian Navy, in May 2004. The couple have a daughter, Zaara, born in May 2007.

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 2015 || ''[[En Vazhi Thani Vazhi (2015 film)|En Vazhi Thani Vazhi]]'' || ||
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Vaigai Express (film)|Vaigai Express]]'' || Anuradha ||
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala]] || Babyma ||
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Naan Sirithal]]'' || Herself ||
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Doctor (2021 film)|Doctor]]'' || || Post-production
|}

== Television ==
=== Television host ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Name
! Network
! Language
|-
| 2000-2007 ||''Comedy Time'' || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] || Tamil
|-
| 2007 ||''Ilamai Pudhumai'' || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] || Tamil
|-
| 2008 || ''Kalakka Povathu Yaaru'' || [[Star Vijay]] || Tamil
|-
| 2008–2014 || ''Namma Veetu Kalyanam'' || [[Star Vijay]] || Tamil
|-
| 2013 || ''Veedu Manaivi Makkal'' || [[Kalaignar TV]] || Tamil
|-
| 2014 || ''Celebrity Kitchen'' || [[Puthuyugam TV]] || Tamil
|-
| 2015–2018 || ''Athirsta Lakshmi'' || [[Zee Tamil]] || Tamil
|-
| 2016–2018 || ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs]]'' season 1 and 2 || [[Zee Tamil]] || Tamil
|-
| 2017–2019 || ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors]]'' season 1 and 2 || [[Zee Tamil]] || Tamil
|-
| 2018–2019 || ''Super Mom'' Season 1 and 2 || [[Zee Tamil]] || Tamil
|-
| rowspan=4| 2021 || ''Kadhale Kadhale'' || [[Star Vijay]] || Tamil
|-
| ''Old is Gold'' || [[Star Vijay]] || Tamil
|-
| ''Parivattam (Prelude show for [[Vijay Television Awards]])'' || [[Star Vijay]] || Tamil
|-
|''[[Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai]]'' season 3|| [[Star Vijay]] || Tamil
|}

== Awards & Nominations ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Honouring Body
!Category
!Outcome
|-
|2019
|Galatta Nakshatra Awards
|Sensational Anchor
|Won
|-
|2020
|Behindwood Gold Medal Awards
|Best Anchor - Television
|Won
|}

===Televisions serials===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Serial
! Network
! Language
! Notes
|-
| ''[[Sembaruthi]]'' || [[Zee Tamil]] || Tamil || Cameo appearance as herself
|-
| ''[[Yaaradi Nee Mohini (TV series)|Yaaradi Nee Mohini]]'' || [[Zee Tamil]] || Tamil || Cameo appearance as herself
|-
| ''[[Bharathi Kannamma (2019 TV series)|Bharathi Kannamma]]'' || [[Star Vijay]] || Tamil || Cameo appearance as herself
|}

=== Reality shows ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Show
! Role
! Network
! Notes
|-
| 2018-2019
|''[[Junior Super Star]]''(season 1&2)
| Judge
| [[Zee Tamil]]
|
|-
| 2018
|''[[Genes (season 3)|Genes]]''
| Contestant
| [[Zee Tamil]]
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2020
|| ''[[Bigg Boss (Tamil season 4)|Bigg Boss 4 Tamil]]'' || Contestant || [[Star Vijay]] || Evicted Day 77
|-
|| ''[[Bigg Boss (Telugu season 4)|Bigg Boss Telugu 4]]'' || Guest || [[Star Maa]] || Crossover episode with ''[[Bigg Boss Tamil]]''
|-
| 2021
|''[[Neeya Naana]]''
| Guest
| [[Star Vijay]]
||Kids Vs Parents episode (S23 E189)
|-
|}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{Instagram|@archanachandhoke}}
*{{Facebook|@Archana}}

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[[Category:Bigg Boss Tamil contestants]]
[[Category:1982 births]]

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