Farina Azad, born on November 9, 1990, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is a prominent Indian television actress and anchor known for her work in Tamil television. Fondly called “Kitchen Farina” and “VJ Farina,” she began her career as a television presenter, hosting shows like Kitchen Galatta, Kollywood Uncut, Anjarai Petti, and Showreel across major channels such as Sun TV, Zee Tamil, Vijay TV, and Raj TV.

Farina made her acting debut in the Tamil serial Azhagu alongside Naresh Eswar, which aired on Sun TV. Her breakthrough role came as Dr. Venba, the antagonist in Bharathi Kannamma on Star Vijay, which earned her widespread recognition for her powerful performance. She continued to appear in several popular serials including Thari, Nachiyarpuram, Abhi Tailor, and Bharathi Kannamma 2. She also participated in reality shows like Mr & Mrs Khiladis, Super Mom, and Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai Season 4, where she finished as the second runner-up.

Academically, Farina holds an MBA from Anna University, Chennai. Her passion for acting was evident from her school days, where she often mimicked scenes from movies and serials. She gradually transitioned from modeling and anchoring to full-time acting, honing her craft with dedication.

In her personal life, Farina married Rahman Ubaidh in 2017, and the couple has a son. She is known for her candid social media presence and has a strong fan following. Farina continues to be a dynamic figure in Tamil entertainment, balancing roles as an actress, anchor, and mother, while inspiring many with her journey from a passionate schoolgirl to a celebrated television sta