Priyanka Deshpande is a famous TV host, Actress, and Television Presenter. She is famous for her work in the Tamil Television and Film industry. She is one of the highest-paid South Industries. 

If you also want to know more about her, keep reading this article as we will discuss Vijay TV Priyanka Deshpande’s Biography

Here, we will discuss her personal life, career, and many other things.

Priyanka Deshpande Biography

Priyanka Deshpande
Priyanka Deshpande

Priyanka Deshpande was born on 28th April 1992 (Age: 31 years). She is one of the most popular actresses and a TV show host. She was born in Karnataka and is currently living in Chennai.

Full NamePriyanka Deshpande
Name in Tamilபிரியங்கா தேஷ்பாண்டே
Nick NamePriya, VJ Priyanka, Chiya
ProfessionTelevision Presenter, Video Jockey, Actress, Anchor
Age31 years
Date of Birth28th April 1992
Mother TongueTamil
ReligionHinduism
NationalityIndian
Zodiac/Sun SignTaurus
HomeTown/Birthplace Hubballi, Karnataka, Indian
Current AddressChennai, India
HobbiesTraveling, Singing
Debut This chirpy girl (Zee Tamil)(2009)
Email[email protected]
Personal Details of Priyanka Deshpande

Priyanka Deshpande Education, Qualification

Priyanka Deshpande did her schooling at St. Anthony School and then graduated from Ethiraj College for Women. There she did a BBA in Visual Communication.

SchoolSt Anthony school
College Ethiraj College for Women
Degree/Graduation BBA in Visual Communication
Education Details of Priyanka

Relationship (Husband, Family)

Priyanka Deshpande is married, her husband’s name is Praveen Kumar, and they married in 2016. In 2022 there were reports and rumors that Priyanka and Praveen were getting a divorce, but then Priyanka dismissed the rumor claiming it was baseless.

Priyanka Deshpande with her Husband - Praveen Kumar
Priyanka Deshpande with her Husband – Praveen Kumar

Priyanka Deshpande Family

Priyanka Deshpande’s parents shifted to Karnataka from Maharashtra. It was even before she was born. Priyanka’s father’s name is P. Deshpande. He died in the year 2003 when Priyanka was in 7th standard. Priyanka Deshpande’s mother’s name is Sunitha P. Deshpande. Priyanka Deshpande’s brother’s name is Rohit Deshpande.

Parent’s NameFather: P. Deshpande (Died)
Mother: Sunitha P. Deshpande
Siblings/CousinsBrother: Rohit Deshpande
Relationship StatusMarried
HusbandPraveen Kumar (Assistant Director)
ChildrenYet to Update
Family Details of Priyanka Deshpande

Physical Stats

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HeightIn centimeters: 163 cm
In meters: 1.63 m
In Inches: 5’4
Weight65 Kgs
Body Measurements34-30-36
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack
Physical Stats

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Career

Priyanka Deshpande
Priyanka Deshpande

Priyanka Deshpande is a renowned television personality from South India who has made her mark in the entertainment industry with her hosting skills, acting talent, and singing prowess. Let’s take a closer look at her career journey so far.

TV Career

Priyanka Deshpande commenced her profession in 2009 as a host on Zee Tamil for several programs, including This Chirpy Girl, Isai Unplugged, and Azhagiya Penne. Following that, she switched to Sun TV and hosted a range of programs for four consecutive years.

In 2015, the founders of Star Vijay TV invited Priyanka to co-host the show Cinema Karam Coffee with Ma Ka Pa Anand. Her popularity and success in the program were largely attributed to her great sense of humor, which helped launch her career. Priyanka went on to host several other well-known programs on Star Vijay, such as the Tamil reality show Super Singer. Additionally, she debuted on television as a judge on Kalakka Povathu Yaaru alongside renowned comedians Vaiyapuri and Aarthi.

In 2019, Priyanka introduced her program on Star Vijay called Start Music after serving as the exclusive host for eight years. Priyanka has acted in various short films, including Raani Aattam, directed by J. Dharmendra, and Unnodu Vaazhnthaal Varamallava, co-starring with film actor Vignesh Karthick. She has also been featured in TV commercials for Amazon Prime and Aachi Masala and the viral music video So Soku alongside Pugazh.

Priyanka and Ma Ka Pa Anand co-hosted the worldwide reality show The Wall. (Tamil game show). Lyricist Yugabharathi contacted her to give her voice as a playback singer for the film Devarattam, where she sang “Madura Padapadakkudhu” alongside co-singers Nivas K. PrasannaVijay Sethupathi, and Niranjana Ramanan

Since 2014, Priyanka has hosted the annual Vijay Television Awards dinner and award presentation. Her success on YouTube earned her the Best Entertaining Star prize at the 2021 Blacksheep Digital Awards. Priyanka has also been nominated for Best Actress at the Femina Super Daughter Awards.

In 2021, Priyanka participated in the reality show Bigg Boss (Tamil season 5) as a contestant, which actor Kamal Haasan hosted. She finished as the first runner-up.

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Priyanka Deshpande TV Shows List

TV Show NameChannelRole
This chirpy girlZee TamilHost
Azhagiya PenneZee TamilHost
Isai UnpluggedZee TamilHost
GlimpseZee TamilHost
Daddy my heroChutti TVHost
Mami’s DayoutSun MusicHost
Suriya Vanakkam (VIruntinar Pakkam)Sun TVHost
Cinema kaaram CoffeeStar VijayHost
OlliBellyStar VijayHost
Kalakka Povathu YaaruStar VijayJudge
Super Singer JuniorStar VijayHost
Kitchen Super StarStar VijayContestant
Kings of DanceStar VijayHost
Kings of Comedy JuniorsStar VijayHost
ConnexionsStar VijayContestant
Achcham ThavirStar VijayContestant
Jodi Number One Season 9Star VijayHost
Super Singer 6,7,8,9Star VijayHost
Start Music Season 1,2Star VijayHost
Bigg Boss (Tamil season 3)Star VijayGuest
The Wall (Tamil game show)Star VijayHost
Sound PartyStar VijayHost
Murattu SIngles (Grand Finale)Star VijayHost
Comedy Raja Kalakkal RaniStar VijayHost
Bigg Boss (Tamil season 5)Star VijayContestant
Start MusicStar VijayGuest
Bigg Boss 5 KondattamStar VijayGuest
Super Singer JuniorStar VijayHost
Bigg Boss Ultimate (season 1)Star VijayGuest
BB Jodigal (season 2)Star VijayHost
Raju Vootla PartyStar VijayHerself
OOo Solriya Oo Oohm SolriyaStar VijayHost
Bigg Boss (Tamil season 6)Star VijayGuest
Super Singer 9Star VijayHost
TV Shows List

Movie Career

Along with making a name for herself in the Television industry, Priyanka also ventured and tested her craft into the movie industry. She debuted in the movie Raani Aattam in 2015, where she played the role of Samundeeswari. Then in the next year, she did Unnodu Vaazhnthal Varamallav, where she played the role of Preeti.

Priyanka Deshpande Movies List

Movies NameYearRole
Raani Aattam2015Samundeeswari
Unnodu Vaazhnthal varamallav2016Preeti
Movies List

Priyanka Deshpande Net Worth and Salary

Priyanka Deshpande’s net worth is around  $1.62 Million.

Net Worth in Dollar$1.62 Million
Net Worth In Indian RupeesINR 13 Crore
Salary$1.16 Million (Yearly)
Priyanka Deshpande Net Worth, and Salary

Social Media Profiles (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube)

InstagramInstagram Profile@priyankapdeshpande
FacebookFacebook Profile@priyanka.deshpande.1232
TwitterTwitter Profile@Priyanka2804
YouTubeYouTube@PriyankaDeshpandeYT
Social Media Handles

Favorite Things of Priyanka Deshpande

Favorite ActorRajinikanth
Favorite ActressAnushka Shetty
Favorite MovieNanban
Favorite FoodSouth-Indian Food
Favorite DestinationDubai, Bangalore
Favorite ColorYellow, Red
Favorite Things of Priyanka

Awards

AwardCategoryYear
Radio City Women Entertainer AwardsTelevision Category2022
7th Annual Vijay Television AwardsBest Anchor Female2022
She Beauty Awards 2022Women of the decade-TV2022
Blacksheep Digital AwardsBest Entertaining Star2021
6th Annual Vijay Television AwardsBest Anchor Female2021
Femina Super Daughter AwardBest Actress2021
Galatta Nakshathra TV-Film AwardsBest Lady Anchor2018
Vijay Television AwardsBest Anchor Female2017
Ananda Vikatan Cinema AwardsBest Anchor Female2016
Priyanka Won Awards

6 Facts about Priyanka Deshpande

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Priyanka Deshpande
  • Priyanka’s family relocated from Maharashtra to Karnataka before she was born.
  • Her father passed away when she was in 7th grade.
  • Priyanka started her career in anchoring accidentally.
  • If she had not become a VJ/Anchor, she would have pursued a career as an air hostess.
  • Divya Darshini (DD) was Priyanka Deshpande’s inspiration and role model in the field of anchoring
  • Priyanka is one of the highest-paid Tamil Industry Anchors.

FAQs

Who is Priyanka Deshpande?

Priyanka Deshpande is a popular Indian television host, actress, and playback singer. She is known for her work in the Tamil entertainment industry.

What is the age of Priyanka Deshpande?

Priyanka Deshpande’s age was 30 years old. She was born on 28th April 1992.

What is Priyanka Deshpande’s Net worth?

Priyanka Deshpande’s net worth is around $1.62 Million.

What is Priyanka Deshpande’s Father’s Name?

Priyanka Deshpande’s father’s name is P. Deshpande.

Who is Priyanka Deshpande’s husband?

Priyanka Deshpande is married to Praveen Kumar, who is an assistant director.

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