Quick Info
| Profession | Model, TV, Sports Anchor, Host, VJ, Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 17/11/1982 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Archana Vijaya |
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| Nickname | Archie and Starchie |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 56 Kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Figure Measurements | 34-26-34 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Loreto College, Kolkata |
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| College | University of Calcutta, Kolkata |
| Educational Qualifications | Not Known |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hindu |
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| Hobbies | Swimming, travelling and reading fiction & sports autobiographies |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Dheeraj Puri (Businessman) |
| Husband | Dheeraj Puri (Businessman) |
Family
| Father | Deepak Vijaya |
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| Mother | Vijaya Sastri |
| Siblings | Not Known |
| Spouse | Dheeraj Puri (Businessman) |
Career
| Debut | TV Debut: Get Gorgeous (2004) |
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| Other Activities |
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| Entrepreneurial Ventures | Owner of the online fashion store Label Kiss |
Favourites
| Favourite Food | Chicken biryani, pasta, baguette with sausages |
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| Favourite Actor | Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan |
| Favourite Actress | Madhuri Dixit and Bipasha Basu |
| Favourite Restaurant | Smoke On Water in Delhi, Tadka Boom in Melbourne |
| Favourite Destination | Thailand and Australia |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began her professional journey as a model and emerged as the winner of the Get Gorgeous competition in 2004. | |
| 2. Explored the television industry by appearing on popular shows like Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 and Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 6. | |
| 3. Encountered resistance from her family regarding her involvement in Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 6, primarily due to health considerations. | |
| 4. Gained widespread recognition as a cricket presenter, notably hosting Extraaa Innings T20 during the Indian Premier League (IPL). | |
| 5. Known for her expertise and deep knowledge in cricket, which helped shape the involvement of women in IPL broadcasting. | |
| 6. Has established strong connections with players such as MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh through her work with NEO sports covering international cricket. |