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Bigg Boss (Tamil Season 3)
''Bigg Boss 3'' was the third season of the reality TV game show ''Bigg Boss'', which commenced on 23 June 2019 with 17 contestants (15 first-day entrants, 2 wildcard entrants, and 1 re–entrant). Kamal Haasan returned as host for the show third time. The show was aired on Star Vijay. Hotstar also provided content aired on television. The house, located at EVP World in Chembarambakkam, Chennai, was completely renovated with a Chettinad-based theme for this season. It is the only season in Bigg Boss history where a foreigner has won the show. Mugen Rao, a musical artist from Malaysia won the title and Sandy emerged as the first runner-up. Losliya Mariyanesan, a Srilankan Tamil newsreader emerged as second runner up and Sherin Shringar, a film actress emerged as third runner-up. Abhirami Venkatachalam and Vanitha Vijayakumar returned as contestants in ''Bigg Boss Ultimate (season 1)''. Housemate status Following were the housemates who took part in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan (born 7 November 1954) is an Indian actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, playback singer, television presenter and politician who works mainly in Tamil cinema and has also appeared in some Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali films. He has been recognised as an influence for actors and filmmakers in the Tamil film industry. He is also known for introducing many new technologies and cosmetics to the Indian film industry. He has won numerous accolades, including four National Film Awards and 20 Filmfare Awards. He was awarded the Kalaimamani Award in 1984, the Padma Shri in 1990, the Padma Bhushan in 2014 and the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (''Chevalier'') in 2016. Haasan started his career as a child artist in the 1960 Tamil-language film '' Kalathur Kannamma'', for which he won the President's Gold Medal. His breakthrough as a lead actor came in the 1975 drama ''Apoorva Raagangal'', directed by K. Balachander, in which he played a rebellious youth who fal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakshi Agarwal
Sakshi Agarwal is an Indian actress and model who has appeared in Tamil films and in a few Kannada and Malayalam films. After beginning her working career as a marketing consultant, she pursued acting and garnered attention through part time modelling commitments. Since then she has taken up various lead and supporting roles in South Indian films. She was also a contestant in the Tamil reality TV show Bigg Boss Tamil 3. Career A native of Nainital, Agarwal studied at Good Shepherd Convent, Chennai, completed a bachelor's degree in information technology at St. Joseph's College of Engineering and then an MBA degree at Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship She then pursued a career as a marketing consultant, first working with Tata Consultancy Services and then Infosys during 2010. After taking part in a charity fashion show for a friend, Sakshi was approached by a modelling recruiter who introduced her to advertisement directors. Sakshi subsequently started takin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riythvika
Riythvika Panneerselvam also well known as Riythvika, is an Indian actress who appears in supporting roles in Tamil films. In 2018, she won the Tamil reality television show, '' Bigg Boss Tamil season 2'', and became the first and only woman to date to win ''Bigg Boss Tamil''. In all South Indian languages, she is the second one to win the title, to date as a woman. In 2014, she won Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil for her outstanding performance in the 2014 film '' Madras'' and was nominated for SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress. Career 2013–2014: Early life and career beginnings Riythvika studied at Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College For Women (SIET) in Teynampet, Chennai. She has stated that she had always dreamt of acting in films and that she used to act out scenes and reel out dialogues from films as a child. While studying at SIET, she acted in a number of short films and sent her ph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahat Raghavendra
Mahat Raghavendra is an Indian actor who works in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema. He is best known for his supporting roles in the heist thriller film, '' Mankatha'' (2011), the action drama, ''Jilla'' (2014) and As lead in the '' Double XL'' (2022) Career After finishing a degree at Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Raghavendra pursued a career in films. Prior to his first full-fledged acting role, Raghavendra was seen as a background artiste in ''Vallavan'' (2006) and '' Kaalai'' (2008), two films starring his childhood friend, Silambarasan. He was initially set to make his debut in a Tamil remake of the successful Telugu film, ''Ullasamga Utsahamga'' (2008). But unfortunately the venture was dropped. Raghavendra was signed to portray a role in Venkat Prabhu's action thriller '' Mankatha'' (2011) which featured an ensemble cast including Ajith Kumar, Arjun and Vaibhav. Raghavendra appeared as a Dharavi bar owner and the film opened to critical and commercial acclaim in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yashika Aannand
Yashika Aanand (born 4 August 1999) is an Indian actress, model and television personality, who works predominantly in Tamil films and television shows. Early life Yashika Aannand was born into a Punjabi Hindu family on 4 August 1999 in New Delhi. After her family moved to Chennai, she completed her schooling in Sherwood Hall school in Chetpet, Chennai. Career Aannand began acting after being an Instagram model. At 14, she was filmed for ''Inimey Ippadithan'' (2015) alongside Santhanam but her role was later deleted after she could not attend a song shoot. She then portrayed a swimming instructor in ''Kavalai Vendam'' (2016), which became her first theatrical release. Aannand's breakthrough was in the 2016 film, ''Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru''. Shot on a small budget, the film was successful and won recognition for its cast members. She then appeared in '' Paadam'' (2018) and Thambi Ramaiah's '' Maniyaar Kudumbam'' (2018). Aannand then appeared in ''Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harish Kalyan
Harish Kalyan (born 29 June 1990) is an Indian actor who has predominantly appeared in Tamil language films and also appeared in a few Telugu language films. He made his acting debut in ''Sindhu Samaveli'' (2010) opposite debutante Amala Paul, before being noticed for his performances in '' Poriyaalan'' (2014), ''Vil Ambu'' (2016) and ''Pyaar Prema Kaadhal'' (2018). Film career Career beginnings (2010–2017) Harish Kalyan made his debut in Samy's controversial ''Sindhu Samaveli'' (2010), portraying the role of Anbu, whose wife has an illicit relationship with her father-in-law. Upon release, the film met with contrasting reviews, whilst some critics refused to give the film a rating, declaring their disgust at the film's plot. Critics described his next role in the Thaman-musical '' Aridhu Aridhu'' (2010) as "okay", but the film also failed to take a strong opening at the box office. Harish then went on to work in S. A. Chandrasekhar's '' Sattapadi Kutram'' (2011), which fea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bigg Boss Tamil 1
''Bigg Boss '' was the first season of the Tamil-language reality TV show '' Bigg Boss Tamil'' which is the Tamil version of the '' Big Brother''. The first season aired on Star Vijay from 25 June 2017 to 30 September 2017. The season's presenter was Kamal Haasan and a lavish house set was constructed at EVP theme park, Chennai. This season is the shortest season in the Bigg Boss Tamil series excluding the Ultimate series. The winner of the season was model/actor Arav, who received a cash prize of 50 lakh. Lyricist Snehan was the runner-up, while the other finalists included Harish Kalyan, Ganesh Venkatraman and Bindu Madhavi. Snehan, Suja Varunee and Maria Juliana returned as contestants in ''Bigg Boss Ultimate (season 1)''. While Bindu Madhavi returned as a contestant in ''Bigg Boss Non-Stop (season 1)'' and eventually she won it. Housemate status Housemates Original entrants # Sri, an actor best known for playing the lead role in the films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ganja Karuppu
Ganja Karuppu is an Indian actor who has predominantly appeared in comedy roles in Tamil cinema. After making his debut in Bala's '' Pithamagan'' (2003), Ganja Karuppu experienced success in the late 2000s with his roles in '' Raam'' (2005), '' Sivakasi'' (2005), '' Paruthiveeran'' (2007), '' Subramaniyapuram'' (2008) and '' Naadodigal'' (2009). Career Karuppu was introduced as an actor by director Bala in '' Pithamagan'' (2003) as a person who works in the ganja plantations. As a result of the role, he was thereafter credited in films as Ganja Karuppu. In the 2000s, he subsequently was regularly cast in rural films by directors, working on notable films including Ameer's '' Raam'' (2005) and '' Paruthiveeran'' (2007), Sasikumar's ''Subramaniapuram'' (2008), Samuthirakani's '' Naadodigal'' (2009) and Sargunam's '' Kalavani'' (2010). During the period, he was also cast in the second lead role in Chimbudevan's ''Arai En 305-il Kadavul'' (2008) alongside Santhanam, produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasthuri Shankar
Kasthuri Shankar is an Indian actress, model and television presenter who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada language films. She is playing the role of Tulasi in Intinti Gruhalakshmi. She had her schooling in Madras and started modelling while in high school. She won the Miss Madras title in 1992. Kasthuri debuted in the Tamil film '' Aatha Un Koyilile'' (1991). Personal life She married Ravikumar, a doctor in 2000. The couple have 2 children, a son and a daughter. Her daughter is a leukaemia survivor. Career After graduation from Ethiraj College for Women, Kasthuri won Miss Chennai in 1992. Being a state-level hockey champion and an RD cadet in air force wing is one of her many accomplishments from her youth. ‘Beauty with brains’. Not only was she a successful model, but also, she was a finalist in the BBC's Mastermind India 2000 quiz. Her acting career began in 1991 with the film, '' Aatha Un Koyilile'' (1991). From working on small budget Tamil films, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meera Mithun
Meera Mitun (born Tamizhselvi) is an Indian model and actress, who has appeared in Tamil language movies. After beginning her career as a model, she became an actress, making her debut in the movie ''8 Thottakkal'' (2017). Meera is known for her extensive controversies and allegations. Personal life Meera Mitun was born as Tamizh Selvi in 1984. She is from Chetpet and is the daughter of D. Mani, a civil engineer, and Shyamala, a homemaker. Her brother Thamizhamuthan is an engineer. She did her bachelor's degree in microbiology from Ethiraj College for Women and her master's degree from SRM University Coimbatore. She then briefly worked as a researcher at Dr Cherian's Foundation. Mitun is divorced following a brief marriage which lasted for very few days. Career As a model In mid-2013, Mitun was spotted by choreographer Ganesh Guru, who convinced her to try out as a model. After a few auditions, she took part in her first fashion show for Co-Optex, a wedding saree brand. She m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reshma Pasupuleti
Reshma Pasupuleti (born 23 July 1983) is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Tamil language films and TV series. She started her career as an anchor and news reporter for a Telugu TV channel. She began her TV career in Tamil through Vamsam. In 2016, She acted in Vishnu Vishal's ''Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran'' in a supporting role. Early life Reshma Pasupuleti was born into a Telugu-speaking family to Prasad Pasupuleti, a Telugu film producer. Pasupuleti pursued her education abroad, first in Arkansas, and then completed her engineering degree in the computer science department from the Texas A&M University. She joined Amitysoft Software Institution for a course on software testing and later also briefly worked as an air hostess with Delta Airlines. Career Pasupuleti began working as a news anchor English news for TV5. She was then cast on the Tamil series ''Vamsam''. Pasupuleti appeared in '' Masala Padam'' (2015), playing the heroine. She subsequently appeared in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kavin (actor)
Kavin Raj is an Indian actor, who has appeared in Tamil language films and television serials. He is best known for essaying the lead role in the popular ''Saravanan Meenatchi (season 2), Saravanan Meenatchi'' serial. He then went on to star in the movie ''Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma'' as Shiva. In 2019, Kavin became a household name after his popular stint on ''Bigg Boss (Tamil TV series), Bigg Boss (Season 3)'' as a contestant Career While completing his education at Loyola College, Kavin attended auditions with Star Vijay. His first appearance in television serials was through the college version of ''Kana Kaanum Kaalangal'', where he appeared as a student. He continued working on Star Vijay, appearing in supporting roles in the serials ''Thayumanavan (TV series), Thayumanavan'' and in the 1st season of ''Saravanan Meenatchi''. In the second season of ''Saravanan Meenatchi (season 2), Saravanan Meenatchi'', Kavin was initially given an antagonist role but, during the course o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
