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{{short description|Indian | {{short description|Indian actress and politician (born 1982)}} | ||
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| name = Ramya | | name = Ramya | ||
| image = | | image = Divya Spandana 101021.jpg | ||
| caption = Ramya in 2010 | | caption = Ramya in 2010 | ||
| office = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]] | | office = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]] | ||
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| predecessor = [[N. Chaluvaraya Swamy]] | | predecessor = [[N. Chaluvaraya Swamy]] | ||
| constituency = [[Mandya (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mandya]] | | constituency = [[Mandya (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mandya]] | ||
| birth_name = Divya Spandana | |||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1982|11|29}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1982|11|29}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Bangalore, Karnataka]], | | birth_place = [[Bangalore, Karnataka]], India | ||
| party = [[Indian National Congress]] | | party = [[Indian National Congress]] | ||
| profession = {{hlist|Film actress|politician}} | | profession = {{hlist|Film actress|politician}} | ||
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'''Divya Spandana''' (born 29 November 1982), better known by her [[Stage name|screen name]] '''Ramya''', is | '''Divya Spandana''' (born 29 November 1982), better known by her [[Stage name|screen name]] '''Ramya''', is an Indian actress and politician. She served as the Member of Parliament in the [[Lok Sabha]] from [[Mandya, Karnataka]]. She primarily works in [[Kannada]], alongside [[Tamil language|Tamil]] language films. Ramya is the recipient of two [[Filmfare Awards South]], an [[Udaya Film Awards|Udaya Award]], and a [[Karnataka State Film Award]]. | ||
Ramya made her acting debut in the 2003 Kannada-language film ''[[Abhi (2003 film)|Abhi]]''. Although she has sporadically worked in Tamil and Telugu films her work in Kannada film industry garnered her greater attention; | Ramya made her acting debut in the 2003 Kannada-language film ''[[Abhi (2003 film)|Abhi]]''. Although she has sporadically worked in Tamil and Telugu films her work in Kannada film industry garnered her greater attention.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 April 2016 |title=Living by her own rules: Sandalwood Queen Ramya's journey through acting and politics |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/living-her-own-rules-sandalwood-queen-ramyas-journey-through-acting-and-politics-41126 |access-date=3 December 2022 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Sandalwood queen Ramya announces comeback with a bang; collaborates with Raj B Shetty - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sandalwood-queen-ramya-announces-comeback-with-a-bang-collaborates-with-raj-b-shetty/articleshow/94656633.cms |access-date=3 December 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en|last1=S |first1=Sridevi }}</ref> She won the [[Udaya Film Awards#Best Actress|Udaya Award]] and [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada|Filmfare Award]] for Best Actress for the ''[[Amrithadhare]]'' (2005) and ''[[Tananam Tananam]]'' (2006) respectively. Her performance as the [[eponymous]] heroine in the 2011 romantic drama ''[[Sanju Weds Geetha]]'' garnered her further critical success and a [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress]]. Ramya has also starred in the 2011 blockbuster fantasy film ''[[Katari Veera Surasundarangi]]'' and other commercially successful films including the 2016 epic-fantasy ''[[Nagarahavu (2016 film)|Nagarahavu]]''. | ||
Ramya joined the [[Indian National Congress]] in 2012 as a member of [[Indian Youth Congress|its youth wing]]; she later won a 2013 by-election to become a [[Member of Parliament]] for [[Mandya (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mandya]] constituency in [[Karnataka]], but was defeated in | Ramya joined the [[Indian National Congress]] in 2012 as a member of [[Indian Youth Congress|its youth wing]]; she later won a 2013 by-election to become a [[Member of Parliament]] for [[Mandya (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mandya]] constituency in [[Karnataka]], but was defeated in the [[2014 Indian general elections|general elections the following year]]. | ||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
Ramya was born in [[Bangalore, Karnataka]], on 29 November 1982.<ref name="bmirror">{{cite web|url= | Ramya was born in [[Bangalore, Karnataka]], on 29 November 1982.<ref name="bmirror">{{cite web |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/cover-story/No-filmy-husband-for-me/articleshow/22091528.cms |title=No filmy husband for me |work=[[Bangalore Mirror]] |date=23 July 2009 |last=Shyam Prasad |first=S. |access-date=14 July 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/cover-story/No-filmy-husband-for-me/articleshow/22091528.cms |title=No filmy husband for me - Bangalore Mirror - |website=bangaloremirror.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-yes-i-m-seeing-someone-says-ramya-1473782 |title=Yes, I'm seeing someone, says Ramya |date=29 November 2010 |website=Daily News and Analysis}}</ref> Her parents are from [[Mandya]]; mother Ranjitha is a senior member of the [[Indian National Congress|Congress Party]] in Karnataka while her foster father, R. T. Narayan, was an industrialist.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/mother-campaigns-for-daughter/article5020774.ece |title=Mother campaigns for daughter |date=14 August 2013 |access-date=27 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/349006/actor-loses-foster-father.html |title=Actor loses foster father |date=3 August 2013 |access-date=27 October 2015}}</ref> He fostered her since she was five and died in 2013.<ref>{{cite news |title=Why Kannada Actress Ramya Didn't Want to Live Anymore |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/kannada-actress-ramya-reveals-once-she-didnt-want-to-live-anymore-7394593.html |access-date=27 March 2023 |work=News18 |date=27 March 2023 |language=en}}</ref> In 2004, Ramya claimed that she was the granddaughter of politician and former Chief minister of Karnataka [[S. M. Krishna]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2023}} Ramya studied at St. Hilda's School, a residential school, in [[Ooty]], and at Sacred Heart School (Church Park), [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]].{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}} | ||
Ramya was pursuing a career in modeling and hoped to join [[Mumbai]]-based Sheetal Designer Studio after completing her graduation with a bachelor's degree in commerce from [[St. Joseph's College of Commerce]], Bangalore. She had taken part in ramp shows and was crowned Miss Country Club in 2001. Around this time, film offers came her way, and was considered for ''[[Ninagagi]]'', ''Dumbee'' and ''[[Appu (2002 film)|Appu]]'', before being cast opposite [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] in ''[[Abhi (2003 film)|Abhi]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Srivatsa |first1=Srikanth |title=Stars in her eyes |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/mar16/ent5.asp |work=Deccan Herald|access-date=23 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031222170037/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/mar16/ent5.asp |archive-date=22 December 2003 |date=16 March 2003}}</ref> It was here that she was given the [[Stage name|screen name]] Ramya by the film's producer [[Parvathamma Rajkumar]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/living-her-own-rules-sandalwood-queen-ramyas-journey-through-acting-and-politics-41126|title=Living by her own rules: Sandalwood Queen Ramya's journey through acting and politics|date=2016 | Ramya was pursuing a career in modeling and hoped to join [[Mumbai]]-based Sheetal Designer Studio after completing her graduation with a bachelor's degree in commerce from [[St. Joseph's College of Commerce]], Bangalore. She had taken part in ramp shows and was crowned Miss Country Club in 2001. Around this time, film offers came her way, and was considered for ''[[Ninagagi]]'', ''Dumbee'' and ''[[Appu (2002 film)|Appu]]'', before being cast opposite [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] in ''[[Abhi (2003 film)|Abhi]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Srivatsa |first1=Srikanth |title=Stars in her eyes |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/mar16/ent5.asp |work=Deccan Herald |access-date=23 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031222170037/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/mar16/ent5.asp |archive-date=22 December 2003 |date=16 March 2003}}</ref> It was here that she was given the [[Stage name|screen name]] Ramya by the film's producer [[Parvathamma Rajkumar]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/living-her-own-rules-sandalwood-queen-ramyas-journey-through-acting-and-politics-41126 |title=Living by her own rules: Sandalwood Queen Ramya's journey through acting and politics |date=3 April 2016 |work=The News Minute |access-date=13 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/karnataka-sadananda-gowda-faces-caste-war-in-bjp/1/151336.html |title=Caste war heats up as Sadananda isn't Gowda enough}}</ref> | ||
== Film career == | == Film career == | ||
[[File:Ms Ramya at the presentation of the film Thananam Thananam during the 37th International Film Festival (IFFI-2006) at Kala Academy in Panaji, Goa (cropped).jpg|thumb|Ramya at the [[37th International Film Festival of India]] (IFFI-2006)]] | [[File:Ms Ramya at the presentation of the film Thananam Thananam during the 37th International Film Festival (IFFI-2006) at Kala Academy in Panaji, Goa (cropped).jpg|thumb|Ramya at the [[37th International Film Festival of India]] (IFFI-2006)]] | ||
Ramya made her feature film debut with [[Puneeth Rajkumar]]'s 2003 Kannada film ''Abhi''.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/05/17/stories/2008051751030800.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111103201725/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/05/17/stories/2008051751030800.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=3 November 2011 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Ramya rules | date=17 May 2008}}</ref><ref>[http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/apr/20sld1.htm rediff.com: Ramya: Golden girl of Kannada cinema]. Specials.rediff.com (April 2006). Retrieved 23 March 2013.</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Ramya-in-Nagarahavu/articleshow/53414147.cms?from=mdr|title=Just can't wait for Ramya|work=The Times of India|date=24 January 2017|access-date=6 January 2018}}</ref> She made her first appearance in the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil film industry]] with the [[stage name]] Ramya, with the 2004 film ''[[Kuththu]]''. The film had a successful run at the box office, as did her next Tamil film, ''[[Giri (film)|Giri]]''. Her debut film, however, gave her the name 'Kuthu' Ramya, by which she was then popularly known in [[Tamil Nadu]], she had major box-office success with three Kannada films – ''[[Aakash (film)|Aakash]]'', ''[[Gowramma (2005 film)|Gowramma]]'' and ''[[Amrithadhare]]'' – garnering critical acclaim for her performances and establishing her as a leading actress.<ref name="indiaglitz1">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/interview/6458.html |title=Ravising Ramya – Darling of Producers | | Ramya made her feature film debut with [[Puneeth Rajkumar]]'s 2003 Kannada film ''Abhi''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/05/17/stories/2008051751030800.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111103201725/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/05/17/stories/2008051751030800.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 November 2011 |location=Chennai, India |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=Ramya rules |date=17 May 2008}}</ref><ref>[http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/apr/20sld1.htm rediff.com: Ramya: Golden girl of Kannada cinema]. Specials.rediff.com (April 2006). Retrieved 23 March 2013.</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Ramya-in-Nagarahavu/articleshow/53414147.cms?from=mdr |title=Just can't wait for Ramya |work=The Times of India |date=24 January 2017 |access-date=6 January 2018}}</ref> She made her first appearance in the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil film industry]] with the [[stage name]] Ramya, with the 2004 film ''[[Kuththu]]''. The film had a successful run at the box office, as did her next Tamil film, ''[[Giri (film)|Giri]]''. Her debut film, however, gave her the name 'Kuthu' Ramya, by which she was then popularly known in [[Tamil Nadu]], she had major box-office success with three Kannada films – ''[[Aakash (film)|Aakash]]'', ''[[Gowramma (2005 film)|Gowramma]]'' and ''[[Amrithadhare]]'' – garnering critical acclaim for her performances and establishing her as a leading actress.<ref name="indiaglitz1">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/interview/6458.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060516204146/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/interview/6458.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 May 2006 |title=Ravising Ramya – Darling of Producers |website=IndiaGlitz |date=30 November 2005 |access-date=14 July 2010}}</ref><ref name="hindu1">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/05/17/stories/2008051751030800.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111103201725/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/05/17/stories/2008051751030800.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 November 2011 |title=Metro Plus Bangalore: Ramya rules |date=17 May 2008 |last=K. |first=Bhumika |access-date=14 July 2010 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/23253.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718120756/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/23253.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 July 2012 |title=Full of life |website=IndiaGlitz |date=23 June 2006 |access-date=14 July 2010}}</ref> | ||
In 2006, she starred in ''[[Julie (2006 film)|Julie]]'', a remake of the [[Julie (1975 film)|1975 Hindi-language film]], but it failed to attract audiences.<ref name="hindu1"/> After her following release, ''Datta'', her next Kannada release, ''[[Jothe Jotheyali]]'', was a successful venture<ref>{{cite web|url=http:// | In 2006, she starred in ''[[Julie (2006 film)|Julie]]'', a remake of the [[Julie (1975 film)|1975 Hindi-language film]], but it failed to attract audiences.<ref name="hindu1"/> After her following release, ''Datta'', her next Kannada release, ''[[Jothe Jotheyali]]'', was a successful venture<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/28105.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070122183149/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/28105.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 January 2007 |title=Kannada films – 2006 part II |website=IndiaGlitz |date=29 December 2006 |access-date=14 July 2010}}</ref> in spite of unfavorable reviews by critics.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/sep/25jothe.htm |title=Jothe Jotheyali is just silly |publisher=[[Rediff]] |date=25 September 2006 |last=Vijayasarathy |first=R. G. |access-date=14 July 2010}}</ref><ref>[https://archive.today/20120710150153/http://kannada.indiavilas.com/movieinfo.asp?l=k&f=Review&g=2475 Jothe Jotheyali]. kannada.indiavilas.com</ref> Her final 2006 release, ''[[Tananam Tananam]]'', an average performer that released to mixed reviews,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/28tan.htm |title=Tananam Tananam disappoints |publisher=[[Rediff]] |date=28 November 2006 |last=Vijayasarathy |first=R. G. |access-date=14 July 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/12/01/stories/2006120102040400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061207223733/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/12/01/stories/2006120102040400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 December 2006 |title=Friday Review Bangalore / Cinema : Down the drain |work=[[The Hindu]] |last=Shiva Kumar |first=S. |date=1 December 2006 |access-date=14 July 2010 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> gained Ramya her first [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Kannada)|Filmfare Award for Best Actress]]. She had described her role in the film as "little complex" and "challenging".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-21/news-interviews/32336976_1_ramya-video-clear-winner |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131218032426/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-21/news-interviews/32336976_1_ramya-video-clear-winner |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 December 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=The Bangalore Times Film Awards 2011 |date=21 June 2012}}</ref> In 2007, Ramya starred in three feature films; the first of these, ''[[Arasu (2007 film)|Arasu]]'', was a huge hit.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/happy-38th-birthday-puneet-rajkumar-best-films-of-the-kannada-superstar-898615.html |title=Happy 38th birthday Puneet Rajkumar: Best films of the Kannada superstar |date=17 March 2013 |website=News18 |publisher=[[News18]] |location=India |access-date=17 May 2019}}</ref> She then appeared as a sex worker in a film made to create awareness about AIDS as part of [[Mira Nair]]'s ''AIDS Jaago'' project.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/28901.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070208224147/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/28901.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 February 2007 |title='Prarambha' by bill gates |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=14 July 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/bangalore-times/all-stars-for-aids-awareness-film/articleshow/1552687.cms |title=All stars for AIDS awareness film |work=[[Times of India]]. [[Indiatimes]].com |last=Daihota |first=Madhu |date=1 February 2007 |access-date=14 July 2010}}</ref> Her last 2007 film was ''[[Polladhavan (2007 film)|Polladhavan]]'', released during [[Deepavali]]; it was considered a commercial success and her breakthrough in Tamil.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/nov-07-02/14-11-07-divya.html |title=Polladhavan Divya gets bolder |website=Behindwoods |access-date=14 July 2010}}</ref> [[Rajinikanth]] was all praises for the entire crew of Polladhavan.<ref>[http://www.bollytreat.com/2007/11/kuthu-ramya-aka-divya-is-on-moon-with.html 'Kuthu' Ramya aka Divya is on the moon with the success of "Polladhavan"]. Bolly Treat (21 November 2007). Retrieved 23 March 2013.</ref> | ||
Her first 2008 release, the Kannada film ''[[Mussanjemaatu]]'', was a big hit, and gained her a nomination for a [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Kannada)|Best Actress Award]] at the [[56th Filmfare Awards South]]. She followed this with the Tamil film ''[[Thoondil]]''. Ramya later stated that she regretted accepting the film.<ref name="dnaindia.com">{{cite news|last=Suresh|first=Sunayana|title=Yes, I'm seeing someone, says Ramya|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_yes-i-m-seeing-someone-says-ramya_1473782|access-date=24 June 2013|newspaper=DNA|date=29 November 2010}}</ref> Later that year, she starred in the films '' | Her first 2008 release, the Kannada film ''[[Mussanjemaatu]]'', was a big hit, and gained her a nomination for a [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Kannada)|Best Actress Award]] at the [[56th Filmfare Awards South]]. She followed this with the Tamil film ''[[Thoondil]]''. Ramya later stated that she regretted accepting the film.<ref name="dnaindia.com">{{cite news |last=Suresh |first=Sunayana |title=Yes, I'm seeing someone, says Ramya |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_yes-i-m-seeing-someone-says-ramya_1473782 |access-date=24 June 2013 |newspaper=DNA |date=29 November 2010}}</ref> Later that year, she starred in the films ''Bombaat'' and ''[[Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu]]'', the former performing well at the box office.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121020230919/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14752709&cid=14635444 Kannada Box-Office (Sep1-5)]. Sify.com (5 September 2008). Retrieved 23 March 2013.</ref> Her final release in 2008 was [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]]'s ''[[Vaaranam Aayiram]]'', which also won that year's National Award for the best feature film in Tamil. She was credited as Divya in Vaaranam Aayiram.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/30790.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070429080733/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/30790.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 April 2007 |title=Ramya comes back with name changed |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=19 September 2009}}</ref> She dubbed her own voice for this film, which became a critical and commercial success. She did not have any releases in 2009, since both her films, ''Bhimoos Bang Bang Kids'' and ''Jothegaara'', were delayed due to financial problems.{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}} | ||
Her first release of 2010, ''[[Just Math Mathalli]]'', received rave reviews, with appreciation for her role. | Her first release of 2010, ''[[Just Math Mathalli]]'', received rave reviews, with appreciation for her role.{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}} She had two more releases that year, the long-delayed ''Jothegaara'' and ''[[Kiccha Huccha]]''. Her next release was the Tamil film ''[[Singam Puli]]'', followed by the romantic drama ''[[Sanju Weds Geetha]]''. This film opened to positive reviews, with Ramya being praised by critics for her performance, which was considered among the best in her career.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-sanju-weds-geetha/20110401.htm Review: Sanju Weds Geetha – Rediff.com Movies]. Rediff.com (1 April 2011). Retrieved 23 March 2013.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130623025519/http://www.sify.com/movies/review-sanju-weds-geetha-review-kannada-14966607.html Movie Review : Review: Sanju Weds Geetha]. Sify.com. Retrieved 23 March 2013.</ref> | ||
Her first release in 2012 was a comedy drama, ''[[Sidlingu]]'', in which she portrayed the role of a school teacher.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/64231.html|title='Sidlingu' starts| | Her first release in 2012 was a comedy drama, ''[[Sidlingu]]'', in which she portrayed the role of a school teacher.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/64231.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110226041219/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/64231.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 February 2011 |title='Sidlingu' starts |website=IndiaGlitz |date=23 February 2011 |access-date=23 March 2013}}</ref> This was followed by a light-comedy movie, ''[[Lucky (2012 Kannada film)|Lucky]]''. She appeared in the semi-mythological movie ''[[Katari Veera Surasundarangi]]''. In August 2013, Ramya announced that she was considering quitting acting to pursue a career in politics.<ref>{{cite news |agency=Express News Service |location=MANDYA |url=http://newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/May-quit-acting-if-I-win-Ramya/2013/08/17/article1738583.ece |title=May quit acting if I win: Ramya |work=The New Indian Express |date=17 August 2013 |access-date=24 August 2013}}</ref> | ||
Following her brief political career, Ramya made her acting comeback in 2016 with ''[[Nagarahavu (2016 film)|Nagarahavu]]'', a film which placed deceased actor [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] in the lead role through [[visual effects]]. The film received negative reviews upon the release and failed to attract an audience.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/nagarahavu-movie-review-even-vishnuvardhan-cant-save-this-film-3082424/|title=Nagarahavu movie review: Even Vishnuvardhan can't save this film|date=14 October 2016|website=The Indian Express}}</ref> | Following her brief political career, Ramya made her acting comeback in 2016 with ''[[Nagarahavu (2016 film)|Nagarahavu]]'', a film which placed deceased actor [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] in the lead role through [[visual effects]]. The film received negative reviews upon the release and failed to attract an audience.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/nagarahavu-movie-review-even-vishnuvardhan-cant-save-this-film-3082424/ |title=Nagarahavu movie review: Even Vishnuvardhan can't save this film |date=14 October 2016 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> | ||
After nearly 7 years of sabbatical, the actress returned to the film industry with her own production company, AppleBox Studios.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-09-01 |title=Kannada actress Divya Spandana to venture into film production with 'AppleBox Studios' |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/kannada-actress-divya-spandana-to-venture-into-film-production-with-applebox-studios/articleshow/93917116.cms |access-date=2023-03-30 |issn=0013-0389}}</ref> Her goal with this venture is to showcase powerful narratives centered around strong women.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Suresh |first=Sunayana |title=Exclusive: I want to tell compelling stories, especially of women: Ramya |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/exclusive-i-want-to-tell-compelling-stories-especially-of-women-ramya/articleshow/93929846.cms |access-date=2023-03-30 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | |||
== Political career == | == Political career == | ||
Ramya joined the [[Indian Youth Congress]] in 2012.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110420135344/http://www.sify.com/movies/ramya-joins-youth-congress-news-kannada-letmt7fdceh.html Ramya joins Youth Congress]. Sify.com (19 April 2011). Retrieved 23 March 2013.</ref><ref>[http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/article382875.ece Ramya joins Youth Congress]. ''The New Indian Express''. Retrieved 23 March 2013.</ref> | Ramya joined the [[Indian Youth Congress]] in 2012.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110420135344/http://www.sify.com/movies/ramya-joins-youth-congress-news-kannada-letmt7fdceh.html Ramya joins Youth Congress]. Sify.com (19 April 2011). Retrieved 23 March 2013.</ref><ref>[http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/article382875.ece Ramya joins Youth Congress]. ''The New Indian Express''. Retrieved 23 March 2013.</ref> | ||
She became the [[Indian National Congress]] (INC) Member of Parliament from [[Mandya (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mandya]] constituency in [[Karnataka]] by winning the by-election in 2013. In the [[2014 Indian general election]], she again contested from Mandya but was defeated by [[C. S. Puttaraju]] by a margin of 5,500 votes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Constituencywise-All Candidates|url=http://eciresults.nic.in/ConstituencywiseS1020.htm|access-date=21 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519233454/http://eciresults.nic.in/ConstituencywiseS1020.htm?ac=20|archive-date=19 May 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> In March 2017, there was speculation that she might follow her political mentor [[S M Krishna]] and join BJP, but she continued with Congress.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://starofmysore.com/ramya-join-bjp/|title = Ramya to join BJP?|date = 16 March 2017}}</ref> | She became the [[Indian National Congress]] (INC) Member of Parliament from [[Mandya (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mandya]] constituency in [[Karnataka]] by winning the by-election in 2013. In the [[2014 Indian general election]], she again contested from Mandya but was defeated by [[C. S. Puttaraju]] by a margin of 5,500 votes.<ref>{{cite web |title=Constituencywise-All Candidates |url=http://eciresults.nic.in/ConstituencywiseS1020.htm |access-date=21 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519233454/http://eciresults.nic.in/ConstituencywiseS1020.htm?ac=20 |archive-date=19 May 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In March 2017, there was speculation that she might follow her political mentor [[S M Krishna]] and join BJP, but she continued with Congress.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://starofmysore.com/ramya-join-bjp/ |title=Ramya to join BJP? |date=16 March 2017}}</ref> | ||
In May 2017 she was given the task of reviving INC's social media wing and was made national head of Congress's digital team at national level.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/congress-social-media-to-be-handled-by-actor-politician-ramya-sources-1691985|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106125829/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/congress-social-media-to-be-handled-by-actor-politician-ramya-sources-1691985|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 January 2018|title=For More Aggressive Online Brand, Rahul Gandhi Makes New Choice|date=6 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.catchnews.com/national-news/meet-this-beautiful-actress-who-plays-crucial-role-in-rahul-gandhi-s-social-media-team-91925.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222051746/http://www.catchnews.com/national-news/meet-this-beautiful-actress-who-plays-crucial-role-in-rahul-gandhi-s-social-media-team-91925.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 December 2017|title=Meet Divya Spandana who plays crucial role in Rahul Gandhi's social media team - Catch News|date=22 December 2017}}</ref> She took over the social media team from [[Deepender Singh Hooda]]. According to various newspapers and media houses, she is instrumental in turning around [[Rahul Gandhi]]'s and INC's social media image. | In May 2017 she was given the task of reviving INC's social media wing and was made national head of Congress's digital team at national level.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/congress-social-media-to-be-handled-by-actor-politician-ramya-sources-1691985 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106125829/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/congress-social-media-to-be-handled-by-actor-politician-ramya-sources-1691985 |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 January 2018 |title=For More Aggressive Online Brand, Rahul Gandhi Makes New Choice |date=6 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.catchnews.com/national-news/meet-this-beautiful-actress-who-plays-crucial-role-in-rahul-gandhi-s-social-media-team-91925.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222051746/http://www.catchnews.com/national-news/meet-this-beautiful-actress-who-plays-crucial-role-in-rahul-gandhi-s-social-media-team-91925.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 December 2017 |title=Meet Divya Spandana who plays crucial role in Rahul Gandhi's social media team - Catch News |date=22 December 2017}}</ref> She took over the social media team from [[Deepender Singh Hooda]]. According to various newspapers and media houses, she is instrumental in turning around [[Rahul Gandhi]]'s and INC's social media image.{{Citation needed|date=April 2023}} | ||
In August 2017, Ramya created the online campaign #AintNoCinderella to support Varnika Kundu, a woman who was "chased and almost kidnapped"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/VarnikaKundu/posts/10155759250396282|title=Varnika Kundu|via=Facebook|language=en|access-date=2018 | In August 2017, Ramya created the online campaign #AintNoCinderella to support Varnika Kundu, a woman who was "chased and almost kidnapped"<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/VarnikaKundu/posts/10155759250396282 |title=Varnika Kundu |via=Facebook |language=en |access-date=28 September 2018}}{{Primary source inline|date=September 2022}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=November 2020}} one night in [[Chandigarh]]. Senior [[Haryana]] state [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] politician Ramveer Bhatti told press the attack was Kundu's fault for being out so late: "The girl should not have gone out at 12 in the night. Why was she driving so late in the night? The atmosphere is not right. We need to take care of ourselves."<ref name="Pandey">{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/40872788 |title=Why Indian women are no Cinderellas |last=Pandey |first=Geeta |date=9 August 2017 |work=BBC News |access-date=28 September 2018 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/09/aintnocinderella-indian-women-mock-politician-who-blamed-stalking-victim |title=#AintNoCinderella: Indian women mock politician who blamed stalking victim |last=Livsey |first=Anna |date=9 August 2017 |website=The Guardian |language=en |access-date=28 September 2018}}</ref> | ||
The campaign started when Ramya and friends began posting photos of themselves out late at night with the hashtag #AintNoCinderella. "Why shouldn't women go out after midnight?" Ramya told the [[BBC]]. "I'm asking people like Mr Bhatti who are they to set curfew hours for us? I want to ask him who is he to question us? This is such a regressive mindset."<ref name="Pandey"/><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mashable.com/2017/08/09/aint-no-cinderella-women-india-selfie-midnight/|title=#AintNoCinderella: Why women in India are sharing midnight selfies on social media|last=Gallucci|first=Nicole|work=Mashable|access-date=2018 | The campaign started when Ramya and friends began posting photos of themselves out late at night with the hashtag #AintNoCinderella. "Why shouldn't women go out after midnight?" Ramya told the [[BBC]]. "I'm asking people like Mr Bhatti who are they to set curfew hours for us? I want to ask him who is he to question us? This is such a regressive mindset."<ref name="Pandey"/><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://mashable.com/2017/08/09/aint-no-cinderella-women-india-selfie-midnight/ |title=#AintNoCinderella: Why women in India are sharing midnight selfies on social media |last=Gallucci |first=Nicole |work=Mashable |access-date=28 September 2018 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
On 3 October 2018, there was a rumor that she was reportedly upset with Congress Party and there was a speculation that she had stepped down as its social media head.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/divya-spandana-reportedly-upset-with-congress-skips-work-1926110?pfrom=home-topscroll|title=Divya Spandana Reportedly Upset with Congress, Skips Work}}</ref> | On 3 October 2018, there was a rumor that she was reportedly upset with Congress Party and there was a speculation that she had stepped down as its social media head.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/divya-spandana-reportedly-upset-with-congress-skips-work-1926110?pfrom=home-topscroll |title=Divya Spandana Reportedly Upset with Congress, Skips Work}}</ref> | ||
== Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
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! Year !! Film !! Role !! Language !! Notes | ! Year !! Film !! Role !! Language !! Notes | ||
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| rowspan="3" |2003 || ''[[Abhi (2003 film)|Abhi]]'' || Bhanu || rowspan="2" |[[ | | rowspan="3" |2003 || ''[[Abhi (2003 film)|Abhi]]'' || Bhanu || rowspan="2" |[[Kannada]] || | ||
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| ''[[Excuse Me (2003 film)|Excuse Me]]'' || Madhumitha || | | ''[[Excuse Me (2003 film)|Excuse Me]]'' || Madhumitha || | ||
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| ''[[Abhimanyu (2003 film)|Abhimanyu]]'' || Saira Banu ||[[Telugu language|Telugu]] || | | ''[[Abhimanyu (2003 film)|Abhimanyu]]'' || Saira Banu ||[[Telugu language|Telugu]] || | ||
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| rowspan="4" |2004 || ''[[Kuththu]]'' || Anjali || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] || | | rowspan="4" |2004 || ''[[Kuththu]]'' || Anjali || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] || | ||
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| rowspan="4" |2007 || ''[[Arasu (2007 film)|Arasu]]'' || Shruthi || | | rowspan="4" |2007 || ''[[Arasu (2007 film)|Arasu]]'' || Shruthi || | ||
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| ''[[Prarambha]]'' || || Short film<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/aids-jaagos-tamil-version-launched/article545910.ece|title=AIDS Jaago's Tamil version launched|newspaper=The Hindu|date=August 2010}}</ref> | | ''[[Prarambha]]'' || Sex worker || Short film<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/aids-jaagos-tamil-version-launched/article545910.ece |title=AIDS Jaago's Tamil version launched |newspaper=The Hindu |date=August 2010}}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Meera Madhava Raghava]]'' || Meera || | | ''[[Meera Madhava Raghava]]'' || Meera || | ||
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| ''[[Polladhavan (2007 film)|Polladhavan]]'' || Hema || Tamil || Credited as Divya Ramya | | ''[[Polladhavan (2007 film)|Polladhavan]]'' || Hema || rowspan="2"|Tamil || Credited as Divya Ramya | ||
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| rowspan="6" |2008 || ''[[Thoondil]]'' || Divya | | rowspan="6" |2008 || ''[[Thoondil]]'' || Pooja/Divya || | ||
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| ''[[Mussanjemaatu]]'' || Thanu || Kannada || | | ''[[Mussanjemaatu]]'' || Thanu || Kannada || | ||
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| rowspan="4" |2011 || ''[[Singam Puli]]'' || Swetha || Tamil || | | rowspan="4" |2011 || ''[[Singam Puli]]'' || Swetha || Tamil || | ||
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| ''[[Sanju Weds Geetha]]'' || Geetha || rowspan=" | | ''[[Sanju Weds Geetha]]'' || Geetha || rowspan="11" | Kannada || | ||
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| ''[[Dandam Dashagunam]]'' || Maya || | | ''[[Dandam Dashagunam]]'' || Maya || | ||
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| 2016 || ''[[Nagarahavu (2016 film)|Nagarahavu]]'' || Manasa / Nagakanika || | | 2016 || ''[[Nagarahavu (2016 film)|Nagarahavu]]'' || Manasa / Nagakanika || | ||
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| | | 2023 || ''[[Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare]]''|| Divya|| Cameo appearance<ref>{{cite news |title=Actress Ramya To Star As A Professor In The Film Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/actress-ramya-to-star-as-a-professor-in-the-film-hostel-hudugaru-bekagiddare-8309761.html |access-date=13 July 2023 |work=News18 |date=11 July 2023 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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| | | 2023 || style="background:#FFFFCC;"|''Uttarakhanda''{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}|| {{TBA}} || Filming<ref>{{Cite web |title=I feel like I'm making my debut all over again, says actor Ramya |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/oct/06/i-feel-like-im-making-my-debut-all-over-again-says-actor-ramya-2505172.html |access-date=6 October 2022 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | ||
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==Awards and nominations== | ==Awards and nominations== | ||
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|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinegoer.com/archives/september2006/filmfarewinners.htm |title=53rd Annual South Filmfare Awards Winners |access-date=2 May 2007 |date=9 September 2006 |publisher=CineGoer.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070429030243/http://www.cinegoer.com/archives/september2006/filmfarewinners.htm |archive-date=29 April 2007 }}</ref> | |<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cinegoer.com/archives/september2006/filmfarewinners.htm |title=53rd Annual South Filmfare Awards Winners |access-date=2 May 2007 |date=9 September 2006 |publisher=CineGoer.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070429030243/http://www.cinegoer.com/archives/september2006/filmfarewinners.htm |archive-date=29 April 2007}}</ref> | ||
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|{{won}} | |{{won}} | ||
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiainteracts.in/gossip/2007/08/08/2483/54th-Filmfare-Awards-South-Winners/|title=54th Filmfare Awards South Winners|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304215921/http://indiainteracts.in/gossip/2007/08/08/2483/54th-Filmfare-Awards-South-Winners/|access-date=23 June 2020|archive-date=4 March 2016 | |<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indiainteracts.in/gossip/2007/08/08/2483/54th-Filmfare-Awards-South-Winners/ |title=54th Filmfare Awards South Winners |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304215921/http://indiainteracts.in/gossip/2007/08/08/2483/54th-Filmfare-Awards-South-Winners/ |access-date=23 June 2020 |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/movietidbits/filmfareawards_aug0407.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090303151528/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/movietidbits/filmfareawards_aug0407.php |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 March 2009 |title=Movies : Movie Tidbits : Filmfare Awards presented |date=3 March 2009 |access-date=29 March 2018}}</ref> | ||
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|[[Indian cinematographers|South Indian Cinematographers Association Awards]] | |[[Indian cinematographers|South Indian Cinematographers Association Awards]] | ||
|[[Indian cinematographers|Best Actress]] | |[[Indian cinematographers|Best Actress]] | ||
|{{won}} | |{{won}} | ||
|<ref>{{Cite | |<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Ramya-has-won/articleshow/2998438.cms |title=Ramya has won! - Times of India |website=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
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|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reachouthyderabad.com/news/Filmfare_awards.htm |title=56th Filmfare Awards South |publisher=ReachoutHyderabad.com |date=2011 | |<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.reachouthyderabad.com/news/Filmfare_awards.htm |title=56th Filmfare Awards South |publisher=ReachoutHyderabad.com |date=10 October 2011 |access-date=17 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090731062736/http://www.reachouthyderabad.com/news/Filmfare_awards.htm |archive-date=31 July 2009}}</ref> | ||
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|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/allu-arjun-mamooty-win-at-south-filmfare-awards-381403.html|title=The 58th Filmfare Award (South) winners|website=CNN-News18|date=4 July 2011|access-date=12 March 2020}}</ref> | |<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/allu-arjun-mamooty-win-at-south-filmfare-awards-381403.html |title=The 58th Filmfare Award (South) winners |website=CNN-News18 |date=4 July 2011 |access-date=12 March 2020}}</ref> | ||
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|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/news-interviews/Kannada-State-Film-Awards-list-2010-11/articleshow/24708518.cms |title=Kannada State Film Awards list 2010-11|work=[[The Times of India]] |date=2013 | |<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/news-interviews/Kannada-State-Film-Awards-list-2010-11/articleshow/24708518.cms |title=Kannada State Film Awards list 2010-11 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=25 October 2013 |access-date=17 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='Maagiya Kala' is best film; Ramya, Puneeth best actors |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/maagiya-kala-is-best-film-ramya-puneeth-best-actors/article5274153.ece |website=The Hindu |access-date=5 April 2017 |date=26 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2013/oct/26/State-film-awards-announced-Puneeth-Ramya-bag-top-honours-530366.html |title=State film awards announced, Puneeth, Ramya bag top honours |website=The New Indian Express |access-date=29 March 2018}}</ref> | ||
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|[[Suvarna Film Awards]] | |[[Suvarna Film Awards]] | ||
|[[Suvarna Film Awards|Best Actress]] | |[[Suvarna Film Awards|Best Actress]] | ||
|{{won}} | |{{won}} | ||
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|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/SIIMA-Awards-2012-Winners-List/articleshow/14371865.cms|title=SIIMA Awards 2012: Winners List|website=The Times of India|date=15 January 2017|access-date=18 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://siima.in/2012/winners.html|title=SIIMA Awards 2012 Winners|website=South Indian International Movie Awards|access-date=18 April 2020}}</ref> | |<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/SIIMA-Awards-2012-Winners-List/articleshow/14371865.cms |title=SIIMA Awards 2012: Winners List |website=The Times of India |date=15 January 2017 |access-date=18 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://siima.in/2012/winners.html |title=SIIMA Awards 2012 Winners |website=South Indian International Movie Awards |access-date=18 April 2020 |archive-date=6 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706025553/http://siima.in/2012/winners.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
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Ramya | |
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| File:Divya Spandana 101021.jpg Ramya in 2010 | |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office August 2013 – 18 May 2014 | |
| Prime Minister | Manmohan Singh |
| Preceded by | N. Chaluvaraya Swamy |
| Succeeded by | C. S. Puttaraju |
| Constituency | Mandya |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Divya Spandana 29 November 1982 Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Profession |
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Divya Spandana (born 29 November 1982), better known by her screen name Ramya, is an Indian actress and politician. She served as the Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha from Mandya, Karnataka. She primarily works in Kannada, alongside Tamil language films. Ramya is the recipient of two Filmfare Awards South, an Udaya Award, and a Karnataka State Film Award.
Ramya made her acting debut in the 2003 Kannada-language film Abhi. Although she has sporadically worked in Tamil and Telugu films her work in Kannada film industry garnered her greater attention.[1][2] She won the Udaya Award and Filmfare Award for Best Actress for the Amrithadhare (2005) and Tananam Tananam (2006) respectively. Her performance as the eponymous heroine in the 2011 romantic drama Sanju Weds Geetha garnered her further critical success and a Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress. Ramya has also starred in the 2011 blockbuster fantasy film Katari Veera Surasundarangi and other commercially successful films including the 2016 epic-fantasy Nagarahavu.
Ramya joined the Indian National Congress in 2012 as a member of its youth wing; she later won a 2013 by-election to become a Member of Parliament for Mandya constituency in Karnataka, but was defeated in the general elections the following year.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Ramya was born in Bangalore, Karnataka, on 29 November 1982.[3][4][5] Her parents are from Mandya; mother Ranjitha is a senior member of the Congress Party in Karnataka while her foster father, R. T. Narayan, was an industrialist.[6][7] He fostered her since she was five and died in 2013.[8] In 2004, Ramya claimed that she was the granddaughter of politician and former Chief minister of Karnataka S. M. Krishna.[citation needed] Ramya studied at St. Hilda's School, a residential school, in Ooty, and at Sacred Heart School (Church Park), Chennai, Tamil Nadu.[citation needed]
Ramya was pursuing a career in modeling and hoped to join Mumbai-based Sheetal Designer Studio after completing her graduation with a bachelor's degree in commerce from St. Joseph's College of Commerce, Bangalore. She had taken part in ramp shows and was crowned Miss Country Club in 2001. Around this time, film offers came her way, and was considered for Ninagagi, Dumbee and Appu, before being cast opposite Puneeth Rajkumar in Abhi.[9] It was here that she was given the screen name Ramya by the film's producer Parvathamma Rajkumar.[10][11]
Film career[edit | edit source]
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Ramya made her feature film debut with Puneeth Rajkumar's 2003 Kannada film Abhi.[12][13][14] She made her first appearance in the Tamil film industry with the stage name Ramya, with the 2004 film Kuththu. The film had a successful run at the box office, as did her next Tamil film, Giri. Her debut film, however, gave her the name 'Kuthu' Ramya, by which she was then popularly known in Tamil Nadu, she had major box-office success with three Kannada films – Aakash, Gowramma and Amrithadhare – garnering critical acclaim for her performances and establishing her as a leading actress.[15][16][17]
In 2006, she starred in Julie, a remake of the 1975 Hindi-language film, but it failed to attract audiences.[16] After her following release, Datta, her next Kannada release, Jothe Jotheyali, was a successful venture[18] in spite of unfavorable reviews by critics.[19][20] Her final 2006 release, Tananam Tananam, an average performer that released to mixed reviews,[21][22] gained Ramya her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She had described her role in the film as "little complex" and "challenging".[23] In 2007, Ramya starred in three feature films; the first of these, Arasu, was a huge hit.[24] She then appeared as a sex worker in a film made to create awareness about AIDS as part of Mira Nair's AIDS Jaago project.[25][26] Her last 2007 film was Polladhavan, released during Deepavali; it was considered a commercial success and her breakthrough in Tamil.[27] Rajinikanth was all praises for the entire crew of Polladhavan.[28]
Her first 2008 release, the Kannada film Mussanjemaatu, was a big hit, and gained her a nomination for a Best Actress Award at the 56th Filmfare Awards South. She followed this with the Tamil film Thoondil. Ramya later stated that she regretted accepting the film.[29] Later that year, she starred in the films Bombaat and Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu, the former performing well at the box office.[30] Her final release in 2008 was Gautham Vasudev Menon's Vaaranam Aayiram, which also won that year's National Award for the best feature film in Tamil. She was credited as Divya in Vaaranam Aayiram.[31] She dubbed her own voice for this film, which became a critical and commercial success. She did not have any releases in 2009, since both her films, Bhimoos Bang Bang Kids and Jothegaara, were delayed due to financial problems.[citation needed]
Her first release of 2010, Just Math Mathalli, received rave reviews, with appreciation for her role.[citation needed] She had two more releases that year, the long-delayed Jothegaara and Kiccha Huccha. Her next release was the Tamil film Singam Puli, followed by the romantic drama Sanju Weds Geetha. This film opened to positive reviews, with Ramya being praised by critics for her performance, which was considered among the best in her career.[32][33]
Her first release in 2012 was a comedy drama, Sidlingu, in which she portrayed the role of a school teacher.[34] This was followed by a light-comedy movie, Lucky. She appeared in the semi-mythological movie Katari Veera Surasundarangi. In August 2013, Ramya announced that she was considering quitting acting to pursue a career in politics.[35]
Following her brief political career, Ramya made her acting comeback in 2016 with Nagarahavu, a film which placed deceased actor Vishnuvardhan in the lead role through visual effects. The film received negative reviews upon the release and failed to attract an audience.[36]
After nearly 7 years of sabbatical, the actress returned to the film industry with her own production company, AppleBox Studios.[37] Her goal with this venture is to showcase powerful narratives centered around strong women.[38]
Political career[edit | edit source]
Ramya joined the Indian Youth Congress in 2012.[39][40] She became the Indian National Congress (INC) Member of Parliament from Mandya constituency in Karnataka by winning the by-election in 2013. In the 2014 Indian general election, she again contested from Mandya but was defeated by C. S. Puttaraju by a margin of 5,500 votes.[41] In March 2017, there was speculation that she might follow her political mentor S M Krishna and join BJP, but she continued with Congress.[42]
In May 2017 she was given the task of reviving INC's social media wing and was made national head of Congress's digital team at national level.[43][44] She took over the social media team from Deepender Singh Hooda. According to various newspapers and media houses, she is instrumental in turning around Rahul Gandhi's and INC's social media image.[citation needed]
In August 2017, Ramya created the online campaign #AintNoCinderella to support Varnika Kundu, a woman who was "chased and almost kidnapped"[45][non-primary source needed] one night in Chandigarh. Senior Haryana state BJP politician Ramveer Bhatti told press the attack was Kundu's fault for being out so late: "The girl should not have gone out at 12 in the night. Why was she driving so late in the night? The atmosphere is not right. We need to take care of ourselves."[46][47]
The campaign started when Ramya and friends began posting photos of themselves out late at night with the hashtag #AintNoCinderella. "Why shouldn't women go out after midnight?" Ramya told the BBC. "I'm asking people like Mr Bhatti who are they to set curfew hours for us? I want to ask him who is he to question us? This is such a regressive mindset."[46][48]
On 3 October 2018, there was a rumor that she was reportedly upset with Congress Party and there was a speculation that she had stepped down as its social media head.[49]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Abhi | Bhanu | Kannada | |
| Excuse Me | Madhumitha | |||
| Abhimanyu | Saira Banu | Telugu | ||
| 2004 | Kuththu | Anjali | Tamil | |
| Ranga S. S. L. C. | Padma | Kannada | ||
| Kanti | Reema | |||
| Giri | Devaki | Tamil | ||
| 2005 | Aadi | Aishwarya | Kannada | |
| Aakash | Nandini | |||
| Gowramma | Gowri Chandan | |||
| Amrithadhare | Amritha | |||
| 2006 | Sevanthi Sevanthi | Sevanthi | ||
| Julie | Julie | |||
| Dattha | Divya | |||
| Jothe Jotheyali | Divya | |||
| Tananam Tananam | Vanaja | |||
| 2007 | Arasu | Shruthi | ||
| Prarambha | Sex worker | Short film[50] | ||
| Meera Madhava Raghava | Meera | |||
| Polladhavan | Hema | Tamil | Credited as Divya Ramya | |
| 2008 | Thoondil | Pooja/Divya | ||
| Mussanjemaatu | Thanu | Kannada | ||
| Meravanige | Ramya | Kannada | Guest appearance | |
| Bombaat | Shalini | |||
| Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu | Preethi | |||
| Vaaranam Aayiram | Priya | Tamil | ||
| 2010 | Just Math Mathalli | Nandini Appaiah "Tanu" | Kannada | |
| Jothegara | Priya | |||
| Kiccha Huccha | Aishwarya | |||
| 2011 | Singam Puli | Swetha | Tamil | |
| Sanju Weds Geetha | Geetha | Kannada | ||
| Dandam Dashagunam | Maya | |||
| Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam | Priya | |||
| 2012 | Sidlingu | Mangala | ||
| Lucky | Gowri | |||
| Katari Veera Surasundarangi | Indraja | |||
| Crazy Loka | Herself | Special appearance | ||
| 2014 | Aryan | Shwetha | ||
| 2016 | Nagarahavu | Manasa / Nagakanika | ||
| 2023 | Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare | Divya | Cameo appearance[51] | |
| 2023 | Uttarakhanda |
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Filming[52] |
Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
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- ↑ "Why Kannada Actress Ramya Didn't Want to Live Anymore". News18. 27 March 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
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- ↑ "Caste war heats up as Sadananda isn't Gowda enough".
- ↑ "Ramya rules". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 17 May 2008. Archived from the original on 3 November 2011.
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- ↑ "Full of life". IndiaGlitz. 23 June 2006. Archived from the original on 18 July 2012. Retrieved 14 July 2010.
- ↑ "Kannada films – 2006 part II". IndiaGlitz. 29 December 2006. Archived from the original on 22 January 2007. Retrieved 14 July 2010.
- ↑ Vijayasarathy, R. G. (25 September 2006). "Jothe Jotheyali is just silly". Rediff. Retrieved 14 July 2010.
- ↑ Jothe Jotheyali. kannada.indiavilas.com
- ↑ Vijayasarathy, R. G. (28 November 2006). "Tananam Tananam disappoints". Rediff. Retrieved 14 July 2010.
- ↑ Shiva Kumar, S. (1 December 2006). "Friday Review Bangalore / Cinema : Down the drain". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 7 December 2006. Retrieved 14 July 2010.
- ↑ "The Bangalore Times Film Awards 2011". The Times of India. 21 June 2012. Archived from the original on 18 December 2013.
- ↑ "Happy 38th birthday Puneet Rajkumar: Best films of the Kannada superstar". News18. India: News18. 17 March 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- ↑ "'Prarambha' by bill gates". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 8 February 2007. Retrieved 14 July 2010.
- ↑ Daihota, Madhu (1 February 2007). "All stars for AIDS awareness film". Times of India. Indiatimes.com. Retrieved 14 July 2010.
- ↑ "Polladhavan Divya gets bolder". Behindwoods. Retrieved 14 July 2010.
- ↑ 'Kuthu' Ramya aka Divya is on the moon with the success of "Polladhavan". Bolly Treat (21 November 2007). Retrieved 23 March 2013.
- ↑ Suresh, Sunayana (29 November 2010). "Yes, I'm seeing someone, says Ramya". DNA. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ↑ Kannada Box-Office (Sep1-5). Sify.com (5 September 2008). Retrieved 23 March 2013.
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- ↑ Review: Sanju Weds Geetha – Rediff.com Movies. Rediff.com (1 April 2011). Retrieved 23 March 2013.
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- ↑ "Nagarahavu movie review: Even Vishnuvardhan can't save this film". The Indian Express. 14 October 2016.
- ↑ "Kannada actress Divya Spandana to venture into film production with 'AppleBox Studios'". The Economic Times. 1 September 2022. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
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- ↑ "Varnika Kundu". Retrieved 28 September 2018 – via Facebook.[non-primary source needed]
- ↑ 46.0 46.1 Pandey, Geeta (9 August 2017). "Why Indian women are no Cinderellas". BBC News. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- ↑ Livsey, Anna (9 August 2017). "#AintNoCinderella: Indian women mock politician who blamed stalking victim". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- ↑ Gallucci, Nicole. "#AintNoCinderella: Why women in India are sharing midnight selfies on social media". Mashable. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
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