Dhivyadharshini is an Indian television host and actress from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Initially making her debut as an actress, she featured in supporting roles in films including Kamal Haasan’s production Nala Damayanthi, before going on to work in television serials, drawing attention for her performances in the Radaan Media ventures Selvi and Arasi. Since 2007, she has regularly been a host for shows on Vijay TV and in 2014 began hosting Koffee with DD, her own show.
Birth Name
Dhivyadharshini Neelakandan
Nickname
DD
Profession
Television Host, Actress, TV Personality
Nationality
Indian
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Dhivyadharshini was born on February 17, 1985, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Age
She’s currently 34 years old.
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Ethnicity
Indian / Asian
She is of Tamil ancestry.
Education
Dhivyadharshini attended Our Lady’s Matriculation Higher Secondary School and earned her undergraduate degree from Anna Adarsh College, Chennai.
Family Details
- Father – K. Neelakandan
- Mother – N. Srilatha
- Siblings – Priyadarshini (Older Sister, Television Personality)
Marital Status
Divorced
Boyfriend / Spouse
Dhivyadharshini has dated –
- Srikanth Ravichandran (2014-2018) – After dating for six years, Dhivyadharshini tied the knot with Srikanth Ravichandran, an assistant director of Gautham Vasudev Menon, on 29 June 2014 in a grand wedding in Chennai. The couple parted their ways in 2017 citing differences and their divorce was finalized in early 2018.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 3 inches
- In centimeters – 160 cm
- In meters – 1.6 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 56 kg
- In Pounds – 123 lbs
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Her roles in Tamil serials such as Selvi and Arasi. Bring host on the popular TV shows Jodi Number One, Boys Vs Girls, Jodi Number One, Koffee with DD, Airtel super singer T20, Achcham Thavir and Anbudan DD.
Film Debut
As a child artist, DD appeared in the 1990 Malayalam film Shubhayathra and went on to cast in supporting roles in over a half dozen of movies.
Television Debut
In 1999, DD debuted on television as a host with the show Ungal Theerpu on Star Vijay.
Brand Endorsements
She has appeared in a number of TV commercials and print ads for brand such as Europe Study Centre, Indulekha Hair Oil Ad and many others.
Dhivyadharshini Favorites
- Favorite Actors – Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth
- Favorite Actresses – Nayanthara, Keerthy Suresh
Dhivyadharshini Net worth
Her net worth is under review.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Dhivya Dharshini
- Instagram – ddneelakandan
- Twitter – Dhivya Dharshini
Some Lesser Known Facts About Dhivyadharshini
- She began her acting career when she was child.
- She was cast in supporting roles in several films like Julie Ganapathi, Nala Damayanthi, Whistle, Saroja, Power Paandi, to name a few.
- She bagged the prestigious Vikatan Awards for Best Female Anchor for the show Koffee With DD in 2014.
- She worked with Vijay TV for over a decade and has hosted several shows including Jodi Number One, Boys Vs Girls, Jodi Number One, Koffee with DD, Airtel super singer T20, Achcham Thavir and Anbudan DD.
- In addition to acting, she voiced for actors Vega Tamotia and Piaa Bajpai in Saroja and Goa, respectively.
- She won the Vijay Television Awards for Best Female Anchor in 2015 and 2016.
- Her 2018 release includes Dhruva Natchathiram and Sarvam Thaala Mayam.
