Rakshan
Indian television personality (born 1991) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 and Cooku with Comali. 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]
Rakshan | |
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Rakshan at the premier of Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal in 2020 | |
| Born | 16 April 1991 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Spouse | Saranya |
| Children | 1 |
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
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Films
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Kallis | [8] |
| 2024 | Marakkuma Nenjam | Karthik | |
| Vettaiyan | Tharan | [9] | |
| 2025 | Kannivedi † | Filming |
Web series
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | My Perfect Husband | Vaseegaran |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2016 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 5) | Host | Hosted alongside Jacquline[10][11][12] |
| 2016-2017 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 6) | ||
| 2017-2018 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 7) | ||
| 2018-2019 | Jodi Fun Unlimited | Contestant | Paired with Jacquline (6th Place) |
| 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 | [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
External links
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