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 |
Latest News about Archana Vijaya
01/04/2025
Archana Vijaya was auctioneer for the Hockey India League 2024, marking her continued prominence in sports broadcasting beyond cricket. Her role as an auctioneer highlighted her versatility and deep understanding of sports industry dynamics in India.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Archana Vijaya Puri |
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| Nickname | Archie and Starchie |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 53 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 | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hindu |
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| Hobbies | Swimming, travelling and reading fiction & sports autobiographies |
| Smoking | No |
| Alcohol | Not Known |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Dheeraj Puri (Businessman) |
| Husband | Dheeraj Puri (Businessman) |
| Spouse | Dheeraj Puri (Businessman) |
| Marriage Year | 2015 |
| Marriage Date | 03/02/2015 |
Family
| Father | Deepak Vijaya |
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| Mother | Vijaya Sastri |
| 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 |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/archanavijaya/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/archanavijayaofficial | |
| https://x.com/archanavijaya | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/archana-vijaya-b80160102 |
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. | |
| 7. Questioned industry norms and carved her own niche in the male-dominated sports broadcasting industry. | |
| 8. Proved herself as more than just a glamorous face, establishing herself as a professional with both beauty and brains. | |
| 9. Hails from a traditional Rajasthani family despite being born in Kolkata. | |
| 10. Studied at Bhawanipore College for her basic education before graduating from the University of Calcutta. |