Rakshan
- Radio jockey
- television presenter
- actor
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 with which although the movie 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 debut movie En Kadhal Devathai, he started his video jockey career in Raj TV. He is married to Saranya and has a daughter.
Filmography
Films
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2017 | En Kadhal Devathai | ||
2020 | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Kallis | [7] |
2024 | Marakkuma Nenjam | Karthik | |
TBA | Vettaiyan † | Filming |
Web series
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2024 | My Perfect Husband |
Television
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2015-2016 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 5) | Host | [8] |
2016-2017 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 6) | [9] | |
2017-2018 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 7) | [10] | |
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 | [11] |
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[12] | ||
2021 | Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani | Comedy Show | |
2022 | Cook with Comali season 3 | ||
2023 | Cook with Comali season 4 | ||
2023 | Ready Steady Po |
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 | [13] |
References
- ^ "Rakshan is clear that he will not quit television". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "Rakshan clears rumours with Jacqueline and Julie". The Times of India.
- ^ "'Cooku with Comali' celebrity to participate in Kamal Haasan-hosted Bigg Boss Tamil 6?". The Times of India.
- ^ Dinamalar (7 March 2018). "துல்கர் சல்மான் உடன் நடிக்கும் சின்னத்திரை ரக்ஷ்ன் | Vijay TV Rakshan acting with Dulquer Salman". தினமலர் – சினிமா. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "VJ Rakshan turns actor". Cinema Express. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ Behind Talkies (9 December 2017). "ரக்சன் விஜய் டிவிக்கு வருவதற்கு முன் என்ன வேலை செய்தார் தெரியுமா! | Rakshan before joining Vijay TV". Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ "I was willing to do everything to be a part of Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal: Rakshan". The Times of India.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru season 6 on August 21". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
- ^ "Politicians Seeman and Nanjil Sampath visit KPY 7 sets". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
- ^ "New musical game show Start Music to premiere on May 26". The Times of India.
- ^ Vijay Television Awards | Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam | 4th April 2021 - Promo 1, retrieved 7 November 2021
- ^ 😂 "Hansika வீட்ல கொள்ளையடிக்கணும்னு ஆசை.." | Rakshan's Vera Level fun & Dance at Galatta Awards 2022, retrieved 19 July 2022
External links
- Rakshan at IMDb