Rakshan

Rakshan
Rakshan at the premier of Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal in 2020
Born (1991-04-16) 16 April 1991 (age 33)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupations
Years active2014–present
SpouseSaranya
Children1

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 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]

Personal life

Rakshan's father died when he was a teenager.[6] After completing his unreleased 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

Films

Year Film Role Notes
2020 Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal Kallis [8]
2024 Marakkuma Nenjam Karthik
Vettaiyan Tharan [9]

Web series

Year Film Role Notes
2024 My Perfect Husband Vaseegaran

Television

Year Show Role Notes
2015-2016 Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 5) Host [10]
2016-2017 Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 6) [11]
2017-2018 Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 7) [12]
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

2019 Start Music Participant [13]
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[14]
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
Pandigai Palagaram Are U Ready [15]

Awards and nominations

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 [16]

References

  1. ^ "Rakshan is clear that he will not quit television". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Rakshan clears rumours with Jacqueline and Julie". The Times of India.
  3. ^ "'Cooku with Comali' celebrity to participate in Kamal Haasan-hosted Bigg Boss Tamil 6?". The Times of India.
  4. ^ Dinamalar (7 March 2018). "துல்கர் சல்மான் உடன் நடிக்கும் சின்னத்திரை ரக்ஷ்ன் | Vijay TV Rakshan acting with Dulquer Salman". தினமலர் – சினிமா. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  5. ^ "VJ Rakshan turns actor". Cinema Express. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  6. ^ Behind Talkies (9 December 2017). "ரக்சன் விஜய் டிவிக்கு வருவதற்கு முன் என்ன வேலை செய்தார் தெரியுமா! | Rakshan before joining Vijay TV". Retrieved 12 August 2022.
  7. ^ Cine Samugam (13 February 2021). VJ Rakshan Introduced His Wife || Cook With Comali Rakshan Latest Update. Retrieved 23 September 2024 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ "I was willing to do everything to be a part of Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal: Rakshan". The Times of India.
  9. ^ "Cooku With Comali fame Rakshan shares screen with Rajinikanth in 'Vettaiyan'". The Times of India. 11 July 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  10. ^ 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)
  11. ^ "Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru season 6 on August 21". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  12. ^ "Politicians Seeman and Nanjil Sampath visit KPY 7 sets". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  13. ^ "New musical game show Start Music to premiere on May 26". The Times of India.
  14. ^ Vijay Television Awards | Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam | 4th April 2021 - Promo 1, retrieved 7 November 2021
  15. ^ Vijay Television (8 October 2024). Pandigai Palagaram Are U Ready | 13th October 2024 - Promo. Retrieved 21 October 2024 – via YouTube.
  16. ^ 😂 "Hansika வீட்ல கொள்ளையடிக்கணும்னு ஆசை.." | Rakshan's Vera Level fun & Dance at Galatta Awards 2022, retrieved 19 July 2022