Rakshan
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] In 2020, he made his acting debut in the movie Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal and directed by Desingh Periyasamy and with the lead role played by Dulquer Salmaan.[3][4]
Rakshan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 April 1991 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Radio Jockey, television presenter, actor |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Spouse(s) | Saranya |
| Children | 1 |
Filmography
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2016 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 5) | Host | [5] |
| 2016-2017 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 6) | [6] | |
| 2017-2018 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 7) | [7] | |
| 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 | ||
| 2018 | Adhu Idhu Yedhu | Guest Performer in
Siricha Pochu |
|
| 2019 | Start Music | Participant | [8] |
| 2020-2021 | Cooku with Comali Season 2 | Host | Awarded "Darling of CWC 2" |
| 2021 | KPY Comedy Thiruvizha | ||
| Varutha Padatha Valibar Sangam | Prelude show for 6th Annual Vijay Television Awards[9] | ||
| 2021 | Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani | Comedy Show | |
| 2022 | Cook with Comali season 3 |
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Khallis (Kaaleeswaramurthy) | Movie Debut[10] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
References
- "Rakshan is clear that he will not quit television – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- "Rakshan clears rumours with Jacqueline and Julie - Times of India". 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". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- Correspondent, Our. "TV anchor Rakshan to play Dulquer's friend in Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal". Cinestaan. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
- "Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru season 6 on August 21 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
- "Politicians Seeman and Nanjil Sampath visit KPY 7 sets - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
- "New musical game show Start Music to premiere on May 26 - Times of India". The Times of India.
- Vijay Television Awards | Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam | 4th April 2021 - Promo 1, retrieved 7 November 2021
- "I was willing to do everything to be a part of Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal: Rakshan - Times of India". The Times of India.
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