Archana Ravichandran
Archana Ravichandran | |
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| Born | Archana Ravichandran 11 November 1997[1] Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | VJ Archana |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2020 – present |
| Known for | Raja Rani 2 Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani Bigg Boss 7 |
Archana Ravichandran (born 11 November 1997) formerly known by her stage name VJ Archana is an Indian television personality and television actress who predominantly appears in Tamil television shows and serials.[2] She appeared in the Raja Rani 2 serial, in the role Archana.[3] She was also featured in Morattu Single season 2, Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani (2021), and several other TV shows.[4] She also was in the reality show Bigg Boss 7 as a contestant.[5]
Career
Archana started her career as a video jockey on Sun TV. She has appeared in some television programs on Sun Tv during her early stages in her career. She made her television debut in the serial Raja Rani 2 along with Alya Manasa.[6] In the serial, she plays the character role of Archana.[7] She also appeared in the show Murattu Singles which aired on Star Vijay. Archana debuted in the film Demonte Colony 2 as a film actress and is currently undergoing filming and post production work alongside actor Arulnithi.[8][9]
She is currently a contestant on the Indian reality TV show, Bigg Boss Season 7, which started in October 2023.[10]
Personal life
In 2022, rumours circulated on social media stating that Archana was committed and in a serious relationship with television actor Arun Prasath. However, she later disclosed the rumour and stated that they were "just friends" and trashed the rumours on the internet.[11][12]
In 2023, Archana officially changed her name from VJ Archana to Archana Ravichandran which is her birthname, she posted her new name on social media stating, " As I continue to grow and evolve in my career, it’s important to me that my name reflects my true identity and heritage."[13][14]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Channel | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020- 2022 | Raja Rani Season 2 | Star Vijay | Archana | Vijay Television Awards- Best Comedian |
| 2021 | Thaenmozhi B.A | Devi | Special Appearance | |
| Morattu Single season 2 | Contestant | Episodic Appearance | ||
| Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani | 7th Place | |||
| 2022 | Indira | Zee Tamil | Mangai | Special Appearance |
| 2023 | Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7 | Star Vijay | Contestant | Wildcard (Entered Day 28)[15] |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Demonte Colony 2 | TBA | [16] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Aval Ennaval | Maathi | [17] |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Imaigalo | AniVee | [18] |
| 2024 | Toxic Kadhal | Arun Raj |
See also
References
- ^ "VJ Archana". nettv4u.com.
- ^ "From VJ Arachana to Sushma Nair: Tamil actresses who quit their popular shows midway". Times Of India.
- ^ "VJ Archana reveals why she quit Raja Rani 2". Times Of India.
- ^ "VJ Archana shares a photo with Vairamuthu; Singer Chinmayi requests her to be 'cautious'". Times Of India.
- ^ "Archana Ravichandran: The Versatile Talent of Tamil Entertainment Industry". fastread.com.
- ^ "Roshni Haripriya to Chaitra Reddy: Here are Tamil Actresses With Huge Fan Following". News18.
- ^ "VJ Archana Quits Raja Rani 2 After Long Absence, Pens Thank You Note For Fans". News18.
- ^ "VJ Archana makes her Kollywood debut with Arulnithi's horror film". Times Of India.
- ^ "I consider being a Tamilian as my biggest strength: VJ Archana". Times Of India.
- ^ "'Bigg Boss Tamil': Who Are Gana Bala, RJ Bravo, Dinesh, Anna Bharathi & VJ Archana? Check Profiles". Oneindia.com.
- ^ "A Throwback Video Adds Fuel To Arun Prasath and Archana's Relationship Rumours". News18.
- ^ "Arun Prasath and VJ Archana Relationship Rumours Gain Steam With Throwback Photo". News18.
- ^ "VJ Archana is now officially Archana Ravichandran". talksofcinema.com.
- ^ "Breathtakingly beautiful looks of VJ Archana Ravichandran". Times Of India.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Tamil 7: Raja Rani actress VJ Archana to enter as wildcard contestant". The Times of India.
- ^ "Raja Rani 2 serial fame VJ Archana joins Demonte Colony 2". Cinemaexpress.
- ^ Aval Ennaval - Episode 1 - VJ Archana, VJ Annamalai - Ansari - Tamil Web Series - Being Thamizhan, retrieved 8 November 2023
- ^ Imaigalo Music Video - AniVee - Archana Ravichandran - Dongli Jumbo-Tamil Pop Music - 2023 Tamil Pop, retrieved 8 November 2023