Rakshan more popularly known as VJ Rakshan (born 16 April 1991) is an Indian television presenter currently working with Star Vijay.[1] He has hosted Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? seasons 5, 6 and 7. He previously worked for Raj TV and Kalaignar TV.[2] His debut film was En Kadhal Devathai with which although the movie was ready to release in 2011, it remained unreleased.[3] In 2020, he acted in a second movie Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal directed by Desingh Periyasamy with Dulquer Salmaan playing the lead role.[4][5]
Rakshan | |
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 Rakshan at the premier of Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal in 2020 | |
| Born | 16 April 1991 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Spouse | Saranya |
| Children | 1 |
Personal life
editRakshan's father died when he was a teenager.[6] After completing his debut movie En Kadhal Devathai, he started his video jockey career in Raj TV. He is married to Saranya and has a daughter. [7]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | En Kadhal Devathai | ||
| 2020 | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Kallis | [8] |
| 2024 | Marakkuma Nenjam | Karthik | |
| Vettaiyan | TBA | Completed |
Web series
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | My Perfect Husband | Vaseegaran |
Television
edit| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2016 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 5) | Host | [9] |
| 2016-2017 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 6) | [10] | |
| 2017-2018 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 7) | [11] | |
| 2018-2019 | Jodi Fun Unlimited | Contestant | Eliminated at Semi-Finale |
| 2019 | Ready Steady Po | Host | |
| Thaazhampoo | Prospective Groom for Revathi | ||
| Cooku with Comali Season 1 | Host | ||
| Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions 2 | Host | ||
| 2018 | Adhu Idhu Yedhu | Guest Performer in
Siricha Pochu |
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| 2019 | Start Music | Participant | [12] |
| 2020-2021 | Cooku with Comali Season 2 | Host | Awarded "Darling of CWC 2" |
| 2021 | KPY Comedy Thiruvizha | ||
| Varutha Padatha Valibar Sangam | Prelude show for sixth annual Vijay Television Awards[13] | ||
| 2021 | Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani | Comedy Show | |
| 2022 | Cook with Comali season 3 | ||
| 2023 | Cook with Comali season 4 | ||
| 2023 | Ready Steady Po | ||
| 2024 | Cook with Comali Season 5 |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Vijay Television Awards | Favourite Anchor - Male | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 6) | Won | |
| 2021 | Behindwoods Gold Icon Awards | Most promising for the big screen- Male | Cooku with Comali Season 2 | Won | |
| 2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Debutant Actor | Kannum Kannum Kollayiadithaal | Nominated | |
| 2022 | 7th Annual Vijay Television Awards | Best Anchor - Male | Cooku with Comali (season 3) | Won | |
| 2022 | The Galatta Crown Awards | Best Supporting Actor - Male (2020–2021) | Kannum Kannum Kollayiadithaal | Won | [14] |
References
edit- ^ "Rakshan is clear that he will not quit television". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "Rakshan clears rumours with Jacqueline and Julie". The Times of India.
- ^ "'Cooku with Comali' celebrity to participate in Kamal Haasan-hosted Bigg Boss Tamil 6?". The Times of India.
- ^ Dinamalar (7 March 2018). "துல்கர் சல்மான் உடன் நடிக்கும் சின்னத்திரை ரக்ஷ்ன் | Vijay TV Rakshan acting with Dulquer Salman". தினமலர் – சினிமா. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "VJ Rakshan turns actor". Cinema Express. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ Behind Talkies (9 December 2017). "ரக்சன் விஜய் டிவிக்கு வருவதற்கு முன் என்ன வேலை செய்தார் தெரியுமா! | Rakshan before joining Vijay TV". Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ Cine Samugam (13 February 2021). VJ Rakshan Introduced His Wife || Cook With Comali Rakshan Latest Update. Retrieved 23 September 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "I was willing to do everything to be a part of Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal: Rakshan". The Times of India.
- ^ Correspondent, Our. "TV anchor Rakshan to play Dulquer's friend in Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 4 September 2019. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru season 6 on August 21". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
- ^ "Politicians Seeman and Nanjil Sampath visit KPY 7 sets". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
- ^ "New musical game show Start Music to premiere on May 26". The Times of India.
- ^ Vijay Television Awards | Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam | 4th April 2021 - Promo 1, retrieved 7 November 2021
- ^ 😂 "Hansika வீட்ல கொள்ளையடிக்கணும்னு ஆசை.." | Rakshan's Vera Level fun & Dance at Galatta Awards 2022, retrieved 19 July 2022