Archana Vijaya

Model, TV, Sports Anchor, Host, VJ, Entrepreneur

Indian Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Quick Info

ProfessionModel, TV, Sports Anchor, Host, VJ, Entrepreneur
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth17/11/1982
Age43 years
BirthplaceKolkata, West Bengal, India

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameArchana Vijaya
NicknameArchie and Starchie

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Weight56 Kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack
Figure Measurements34-26-34

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolLoreto College, Kolkata
CollegeUniversity of Calcutta, Kolkata
Educational QualificationsNot Known

Personal Life

ReligionHindu
HobbiesSwimming, travelling and reading fiction & sports autobiographies

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsDheeraj Puri (Businessman)
HusbandDheeraj Puri (Businessman)

Family

FatherDeepak Vijaya
MotherVijaya Sastri
SiblingsNot Known
SpouseDheeraj Puri (Businessman)

Career

DebutTV Debut: Get Gorgeous (2004)
Other Activities
  • Worked as a VJ in Channel V
  • Co-hosted IPL 4 in 2011
  • Participated in Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 5
  • Participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 6
  • Hosted Cricket Tadka Maarke and Tour Diary
  • Presented the Indian Premier League on SET MAX in 2011
  • Auctioneer for the Hockey India League 2024
Entrepreneurial VenturesOwner of the online fashion store Label Kiss

Favourites

Favourite FoodChicken biryani, pasta, baguette with sausages
Favourite ActorLeonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan
Favourite ActressMadhuri Dixit and Bipasha Basu
Favourite RestaurantSmoke On Water in Delhi, Tadka Boom in Melbourne
Favourite DestinationThailand 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.
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