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Dhivyadharshini
Indian television host and actress / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dhivyadharshini "DD" Neelakandan is an Indian television presenter, host and actress. She predominantly works in Tamil television and film industry especially in Tamil entertainment. She is one of the highest paid television hosts. She has hosted numerous television shows such as Koffee with DD, Anbudan DD.[1]
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Dhivyadharshini | |
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Born | Dhivyadharshini Neelakandan Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India |
Other names | DD |
Alma mater | Our Lady's Matriculation School, Anna Adarsh College for Women |
Occupation(s) | Actress TV anchor Asst Professor |
Known for | Koffee with DD Anbudan DD Jodi Number One |
Spouse |
Srikanth Ravichandran
(m. 2014; div. 2017) |
Family | Priyadarshini (sister) |
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Initially making her debut as an actress, she featured in supporting roles in films including Kamal Haasan's production Nala Damayanthi (2003), before going on to work in television serials, drawing attention for her performances in the Raadan Media ventures Selvi and Arasi. Since 2007, she has regularly been a host for shows on Vijay TV and in 2014, began hosting Koffee with DD, her own show.