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{{Short description|Indian politician and film actress}}
{{Short description|Indian politician and film actress}}
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| name         = Roja
| name               = Roja
| image         =
| image               = Actress Roja.jpg
| caption       =  
| caption             = Roja at an interview with [[Sakshi TV]] in 2017
| office       = [[Chairperson]] of [[Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation]]
| office             = [[Chairperson]] of [[Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation]]
| term_start   = 09 July 2019
| term_start         = 9 July 2019
| term_end     = 17 July 2021
| term_end           = 17 July 2021
| 1blankname   = Vice Chairman
| 1blankname         = Vice Chairman
| 1namedata     = K. Raveen Kumar Reddy
| 1namedata           = K. Raveen Kumar Reddy
| predecessor   = P. Krishnaiah
| predecessor         = P. Krishnaiah
| successor     = M. Govinda Reddy
| successor           = M. Govinda Reddy
| office1       = Member of [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]]
| office1             = Member of [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]]
| term_start1   = 19 June 2014
| term_start1         = 19 June 2014
| term_end1     =  
| term_end1           =  
| 1blankname1   = Chief Minister
| 1blankname1         = Chief Minister
| 1namedata1   = {{ubl|[[N. Chandrababu Naidu]]|[[Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy]]}}
| 1namedata1         = {{ubl|[[N. Chandrababu Naidu]]|[[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy]]}}
| predecessor1 = [[Gali Muddu Krishnama Naidu]]
| predecessor1       = [[Gali Muddu Krishnama Naidu]]
| successor1   =  
| successor1         =  
| constituency1 = [[Nagari (Assembly constituency)|Nagari]]
| constituency1       = [[Nagari (Assembly constituency)|Nagari]]
| office2       = President of the [[Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party|YSRCP]] Women Wing
| office2             = President of the [[YSRCP]] Women Wing
| term_start2   = 2015
| term_start2         = 2015
| term_end2     =
| term_end2           =  
| office3       = President of the [[Telugu Mahila]]
| office3             = President of the [[Telugu Mahila]]
| term_start3   = 1999
| term_start3         = 1999
| term_end3     = 2009
| term_end3           = 2009
| birth_name   = Sri Latha Reddy<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2020-09-30|title=సినిమాల కోసం పేరు మార్చుకున్న స్టార్‌ హీరోయిన్లు|url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/south-heroines-who-changed-their-names-movies-1318532|access-date=2021-01-09|website=Sakshi|language=te}}</ref>
| birth_name         = Sri Latha Reddy<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-30|title=సినిమాల కోసం పేరు మార్చుకున్న స్టార్‌ హీరోయిన్లు|url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/south-heroines-who-changed-their-names-movies-1318532|access-date=2021-01-09|website=Sakshi|language=te}}</ref>
| birth_date   = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1972|11|17}}
| birth_date         = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1972|11|17}}
| birth_place   = [[Tirupati]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
| birth_place         = [[Tirupati]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
| spouse       = {{marriage|[[R. K. Selvamani]]|2002}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2013/04/10230039/roja-selvamani-love-13-years-w.html|title=Tamil Cinema news – 90's favourite tamil actress, she is famous in red clothe movie... Tamil Movies – Cinema seithigal|work=Maalaimalar.com|access-date=24 April 2017}}</ref>
| spouse             = {{marriage|[[R. K. Selvamani]]|2002}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2013/04/10230039/roja-selvamani-love-13-years-w.html|title=Tamil Cinema news – 90's favourite tamil actress, she is famous in red clothe movie... Tamil Movies – Cinema seithigal|work=Maalaimalar.com|access-date=24 April 2017}}</ref>
| children     = 2
| children           = 2
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| occupation         = {{hlist|Film actress|producer|television host|politician}}
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| data1         = [[Nandi awards]] (1991), (1994), (1998)<br />[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress]]<br />[[Cinema Express Awards]] for [[Tamil language|Tamil]]  ([[Kollywood]]) films.
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'''Roja''' (born '''Sri Latha Reddy'''; 17 November 1972) also known as '''Roja Selvamani''' or '''R.K. Roja''' is an Indian politician and film actress. She was a leading actress in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films from 1991 to 2002. She has also acted in a few [[Kannada language|Kannada]] and [[Malayalam]]-language films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/tv-guide/pradeep-shines-among-ladies-852|title=Pradeep shines among ladies|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=24 April 2017}}</ref>She won three [[Nandi Awards]].In 1999 she entered into politics and currently aligns with the [[Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party]]. She was elected as an [[MLA (India)|MLA]] from [[Nagari (Assembly constituency)|Nagari]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]] in 2014. She is currently working as Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party state Women President. She again contested from Nagari assembly constituency in the [[2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|2019 election]] and won. She was later appointed as Chairman of [[Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation|APIIC]].
'''Roja''' (born '''Sri Latha Reddy'''; 17 November 1972), also known as '''Roja Selvamani''' or '''R.K. Roja''', is an Indian politician and film actress. She was a leading actress in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films from 1991 to 2002. She has also acted in a few [[Kannada]] and [[Malayalam]]-language films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/tv-guide/pradeep-shines-among-ladies-852|title=Pradeep shines among ladies|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=24 April 2017}}</ref> She won three [[Nandi Awards]].In 1999 she entered into politics and currently aligns with the [[YSR Congress Party]]. She was elected as an [[MLA (India)|MLA]] from [[Nagari (Assembly constituency)|Nagari]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]] in 2014. She is currently working as YSR Congress Party state Women President. She again contested from Nagari assembly constituency in the [[2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|2019 election]] and won. She was later appointed as Chairman of [[Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation|APIIC]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
Roja was born as Sri Latha Reddy on 17 November 1972 to Nagaraja Reddy and Lalitha in [[Tirupati]], [[Chittoor district]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]. She was the only girl with two brothers Kumaraswamy Reddy and Ramaprasad Reddy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2013/04/08230903/srilatha-become-roja-barathira.html|title=Tamil Cinema news – Tamil Movies – Cinema seithigal|work=Maalaimalar.com|access-date=24 April 2017}}</ref> Later, the family moved to Hyderabad. She got her [[bachelor's degree]] in Political Science from Sri Padmavathi Women's University, Tirupathi. Roja learnt [[Kuchipudi]] and was performing in dance before she entered films.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.leoranews.com/profiles/tollywood-actress-profile/roja/|title = Roja Profile, Height, Age, Family, Husband, Affairs, Wiki, Biography & More|date = 30 May 2019}}</ref>
Roja was born as Sri Latha Reddy on 17 November 1972 to Nagaraja Reddy and Lalitha in [[Tirupati]], [[Chittoor district]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]. She was the only girl with two brothers Kumaraswamy Reddy and Ramaprasad Reddy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2013/04/08230903/srilatha-become-roja-barathira.html|title=Tamil Cinema news – Tamil Movies – Cinema seithigal|work=Maalaimalar.com|access-date=24 April 2017}}</ref> Later, the family moved to Hyderabad. She got her [[bachelor's degree]] in Political Science from [[Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam|Sri Padmavathi Women's University]], Tirupati. Roja learnt [[Kuchipudi]] and was performing in dance before she entered films.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.leoranews.com/profiles/tollywood-actress-profile/roja/|title = Roja Profile, Height, Age, Family, Husband, Affairs, Wiki, Biography & More|date = 30 May 2019}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==


===Film career===
===Film career===
Roja entered the  
Roja entered the film industry with Telugu films. Her first movie was ''Prema Thapassu'' with [[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]] where the complete movie was shot in Tirupati.
Industry with Telugu films. Her first movie was ''Prema Thapassu'' with [[Gadde Rajendra Prasad|Rajendra Prasad]] where the complete movie was shot in Tirupati.


She was introduced to the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film industry by director [[R. K. Selvamani]] with ''[[Chembaruthi]]'', along with actor [[Prashanth]]. The movie was a hit and paved way for role in another success, ''[[Suriyan]]'' with [[Sarath Kumar]]. Both the films established her in Tamil cinema.<ref name="KoffeeWithAnu">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/04/06/stories/2007040601280800.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070410052352/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/04/06/stories/2007040601280800.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 April 2007|title=Koffee with Anu|date=6 April 2007|access-date=16 February 2010|work=[[The Hindu]]|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> She became known for songs such as "Meloor Maman" in the film ''[[Makkal Aatchi]]'' with [[Mammootty]] and "Mastana Mastana" in ''[[Raasaiyya]]'' with [[Prabhu Deva]]. Her performance in films with actors such as [[Rajnikanth]] in ''[[Veera (1994 film)|Veera]]'', [[Arjun Sarja]] in ''[[Ayudha Poojai]]'' and [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] in ''[[Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa]]'' were praised. Roja's major career breakthrough was in the film ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]'', directed by [[Vikraman]]. In [[Telugu language|Telugu]], she appeared in successful movies like ''[[Mutha Mestri]]'', ''[[Mugguru Monagallu]]'', ''[[Bhairava Dweepam]]'', ''[[Bobbili Simham]]'', ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]'', ''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]'', ''[[Peddannayya]]'', ''[[Kshemamga Velli Labamgarandi]]'', ''[[Shubhalagnam]]'', ''[[Shri Krishnarjuna Vijayam]]'' and ''[[Kalavida]]'', Her 100th movie was ''[[Pottu Amman (film)|Pottu Amman]]''. Roja later appeared in supporting roles in films like ''[[Arasu (2003 film)|Arasu]]'' (2003), ''[[Parijatham (2006 film)|Parijatham]]'' (2006), ''[[Shambo Shiva Shambo]]'' (2010), ''[[Golimaar (film)|Golimar]]'' (2010), ''[[Mogudu (film)|Mogudu]]'' (2011), ''Kodipunju'' (2011), ''[[Veera (2011 film)|Veera]]'' (2011), ''[[Kaavalan]]'' (2011) and ''[[Saguni]]'' (2012).
She was introduced to the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film industry by director [[R. K. Selvamani]] with ''[[Chembaruthi]]'', along with actor [[Prashanth]]. The movie was a hit and paved way for role in another success, ''[[Suriyan]]'' with [[Sarath Kumar]]. Both the films established her in Tamil cinema.<ref name="KoffeeWithAnu">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/04/06/stories/2007040601280800.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070410052352/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/04/06/stories/2007040601280800.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 April 2007|title=Koffee with Anu|date=6 April 2007|access-date=16 February 2010|work=[[The Hindu]]|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> She became known for songs such as "Meloor Maman" in the film ''[[Makkal Aatchi]]'' with [[Mammootty]] and "Mastana Mastana" in ''[[Raasaiyya]]'' with [[Prabhu Deva]]. Her performance in films with actors such as [[Rajinikanth]] in ''[[Veera (1994 film)|Veera]]'', [[Arjun Sarja]] in ''[[Ayudha Poojai]]'' and [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] in ''[[Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa]]'' were praised. Roja's major career breakthrough was in the film ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]'', directed by [[Vikraman]]. In [[Telugu language|Telugu]], she appeared in successful movies like ''[[Mutha Mestri]]'', ''[[Mugguru Monagallu (1994 film)|Mugguru Monagallu]]'', ''[[Bhairava Dweepam]]'', ''[[Bobbili Simham]]'', ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]'', ''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]'', ''[[Peddannayya]]'', ''[[Kshemamga Velli Labhamga Randi]]'', ''[[Subhalagnam]]'', ''[[Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam]]'' and ''[[Kalavida]]'', Her 100th movie was ''[[Pottu Amman (film)|Pottu Amman]]''. Roja later appeared in supporting roles in films like ''[[Arasu (2003 film)|Arasu]]'' (2003), ''[[Parijatham (2006 film)|Parijatham]]'' (2006), ''[[Shambo Shiva Shambo]]'' (2010), ''[[Golimaar (film)|Golimar]]'' (2010), ''[[Mogudu (film)|Mogudu]]'' (2011), ''Kodipunju'' (2011), ''[[Veera (2011 film)|Veera]]'' (2011), ''[[Kaavalan]]'' (2011) and ''[[Saguni]]'' (2012).


===Political career===
===Political career===
Roja joined [[Telugu Desam Party|Telugu Desam]] in 1999 and was the president of the [[Telugu Mahila]] wing of the Party.<ref name="hindu.com">{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/31/stories/2009083150180100.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090903121735/http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/31/stories/2009083150180100.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=3 September 2009 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Roja likely to join Congress | date=31 August 2009}}</ref> She lost the 2009 AP State Elections. In August 2009, she quit TDP and joined [[Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party]] when the party was established. In 2014 general elections, she won as an MLA from [[Nagari (Assembly constituency)|Nagari assembly constituency]]. She contested once again from Nagari assembly constituency in 2019 election. The results are announced and she won the seat again.
Roja joined [[Telugu Desam Party|Telugu Desam]] in 1999 and was the president of the [[Telugu Mahila]] wing of the Party.<ref name="hindu.com">{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/31/stories/2009083150180100.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090903121735/http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/31/stories/2009083150180100.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=3 September 2009 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Roja likely to join Congress | date=31 August 2009}}</ref> She lost the 2009 AP State Elections. In August 2009, she quit TDP and joined [[YSR Congress Party]] when the party was established. In 2014 general elections, she won as an MLA from [[Nagari (Assembly constituency)|Nagari assembly constituency]]. She contested once again from Nagari assembly constituency in 2019 election. The results are announced and she won the seat again. She was appointed as Chairman APIIC in 2020.
She was appointed as Chairman APIIC in 2020.


===Political controversies===
Despite Roja being an active speaker among women MLA's she was suspended from attending the legislative assembly for one year.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/1-yr-suspension-for-MLA-Roja/articleshow/50242256.cms|title=1-yr suspension for MLA Roja – Times of India|work=IndiaTimes.com|access-date=24 April 2017}}</ref><ref name="deccanherald.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/518381/actor-roja-suspended-ap-assembly.html|title=Actor Roja suspended from AP Assembly for a year|work=DeccanHerald.com|date=19 December 2015|access-date=24 April 2017}}</ref> The decision was taken by majority in the legislative house, on 18 December 2015, and by the approval of the Speaker.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/><ref name="deccanherald.com"/> Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, leader of the opposition, opposed the suspension. There were several concerns on the procedure followed while suspending Roja. Such doubts made the opposition to move no-trust motion against the speaker.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/YSRC-Gives-No-trust-Notice-against-Speaker/2015/12/24/article3193603.ece|title=YSRC Gives No-trust Notice against Speaker|date=24 December 2015|work=NewIndianExpress.com|access-date=24 April 2017}}</ref> An issue was raised by the opposition party on how the media clipping, property of the house, released and published on social media without the speaker's approval and the speaker also noted their concern and set up an inquiry to probe the issue further and submit a report by next meeting.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sakshipost.com/index.php/news/politics/70298-speaker-to-probe-into-video-footage-leak.html|title = Telugu States Latest News,Andhra Pradesh News Latest, Telangana News Today, Tollywood News Today, Bigg Boss Updates, Hyderabad News, Breaking News, India News, Telugu NRI News &#124; SakshiPost}}</ref>
Despite R.K. Roja being an active speaker among women MLA's she was suspended from attending the legislative assembly for one year.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/1-yr-suspension-for-MLA-Roja/articleshow/50242256.cms|title=1-yr suspension for MLA Roja – Times of India|work=IndiaTimes.com|access-date=24 April 2017}}</ref><ref name="deccanherald.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/518381/actor-roja-suspended-ap-assembly.html|title=Actor Roja suspended from AP Assembly for a year|work=DeccanHerald.com|date=19 December 2015|access-date=24 April 2017}}</ref> The decision was taken by majority in the legislative house, on 18 December 2015, and by the approval of the Speaker.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/><ref name="deccanherald.com"/> Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, leader of the opposition, opposed the suspension. There were several concerns on the procedure followed while suspending Roja. Such doubts made the opposition to move no-trust motion against the speaker.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/YSRC-Gives-No-trust-Notice-against-Speaker/2015/12/24/article3193603.ece|title=YSRC Gives No-trust Notice against Speaker|date=24 December 2015|work=NewIndianExpress.com|access-date=24 April 2017}}</ref> An issue was raised by the opposition party on how the media clipping, property of the house, released and published on social media without the speaker's approval and the speaker also noted their concern and set up an inquiry to probe the issue further and submit a report by next meeting.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sakshipost.com/index.php/news/politics/70298-speaker-to-probe-into-video-footage-leak.html|title = Telugu States Latest News,Andhra Pradesh News Latest, Telangana News Today, Tollywood News Today, Bigg Boss Updates, Hyderabad News, Breaking News, India News, Telugu NRI News &#124; SakshiPost}}</ref>
 
On 11 February 2017, Roja was arrested in [[Vijayawada]] for attempting to attend the National Women's Parliament (NWP) in the city, which she was not allowed to attend although she was registered, invited, and was on the NWP's welcoming committee.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.india.com/news/agencies/ysrc-mla-detained-barred-from-attending-womens-conclave-1831143/|title=YSRC MLA detained; barred from attending women's conclave|first=PTI|last=Feeds|date=11 February 2017|work=India.com|access-date=24 April 2017}}</ref>


==Other work==
==Other work==
Roja played anchor in a show named ''Modern Mahalakshmi'' before getting replaced by Anasuya. This show was telecasted on [[MAA TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/Anusuya-to-host-Modern-Mahalaxmi/articleshow/32209549.cms|title=Anusuya to host Modern Mahalaxmi - Times of India}}</ref> She is one of the judges for the comedy shows ''[[Jabardasth (TV series)|Jabardasth]]'' and ''[[Extra Jabardasth]]''. This show telecasts on [[ETV Network|E TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.apnewscorner.com/news/film/details/16208/latest/MLA-Roja-says-she-will-prefer-Jabardasth-over-politics.html|title=MLA Roja says she will prefer Jabardasth over politics - ApNewsCorNer|website=www.apnewscorner.com}}</ref> She hosted one show for [[Zee Tamizh]] called ''lucka kicka'' which was a huge hit in Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pinterest.com/pin/478789004110072449/|title=Luckka Kickka Season 2 - 03-01-2015 - Zee Tamil Official YouTube Video Luckka Kickka, Popular heroine ROJA is back with a bang hosting the new game… - Trailers and Teaser-Tamil - Pinterest - Teaser and Youtube|website=Pinterest}}</ref>
Roja played anchor in a show named ''Modern Mahalakshmi'' before getting replaced by Anasuya. This show was telecasted on [[MAA TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/Anusuya-to-host-Modern-Mahalaxmi/articleshow/32209549.cms|title=Anusuya to host Modern Mahalaxmi – Times of India}}</ref> She is one of the judges for the comedy shows ''[[Jabardasth (TV programme)|Jabardasth]]'' and ''[[Extra Jabardasth]]''. This show telecasts on [[ETV Network|E TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.apnewscorner.com/news/film/details/16208/latest/MLA-Roja-says-she-will-prefer-Jabardasth-over-politics.html|title=MLA Roja says she will prefer Jabardasth over politics – ApNewsCorNer|website=apnewscorner.com}}</ref> She hosted one show for [[Zee Tamizh]] called ''lucka kicka'', which was a huge hit in Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pinterest.com/pin/478789004110072449/|title=Luckka Kickka Season 2 – 03-01-2015 – Zee Tamil Official YouTube Video Luckka Kickka, Popular heroine ROJA is back with a bang hosting the new game… – Trailers and Teaser-Tamil – Pinterest – Teaser and Youtube|website=Pinterest}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Roja married Tamil film director [[R.K. Selvamani]] on 10 August 2002. The couple have a daughter and a son.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/damsel-distress-ruthless-politician-dramatic-transformation-rk-roja-63461|title=From 'damsel in distress' to ruthless politician : The dramatic transformation of RK Roja|date=10 June 2017}}</ref>
Roja married Tamil film director [[R. K. Selvamani]] on 10 August 2002. The couple have a daughter and a son.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/damsel-distress-ruthless-politician-dramatic-transformation-rk-roja-63461|title=From 'damsel in distress' to ruthless politician : The dramatic transformation of RK Roja|date=10 June 2017}}</ref>


Roja had a penchant for an hairdressing and it was evident as whenever she was on the sets she was seen hairdressing her peers like [[Devayani (actress)|Devayani]], [[Khushbu]], [[Ranjitha]] and [[Mumtaj|Mumtaz]] to name a few.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}} According to [[Ramya Krishna]], her friend and co-star, Roja is one of the few artists who can do their makeup themselves.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}} Actress Mumtaz in an interview praised Roja's willingness and egoless attitude when she did her hair and make-up during a Singapore Film Show in 2003.<ref>"http://www.8pmnews.com/index.php/news/headlines/happy-birthday-to-roja-selvamani"</ref>
Roja had a penchant for an hairdressing and it was evident as whenever she was on the sets she was seen hairdressing her peers like [[Devayani (actress)|Devayani]], [[Khushbu]], [[Ranjitha]] and [[Mumtaj|Mumtaz]] to name a few.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}} According to [[Ramya Krishna]], her friend and co-star, Roja is one of the few artists who can do their makeup themselves.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}} Actress Mumtaz in an interview praised Roja's willingness and egoless attitude when she did her hair and make-up during a Singapore Film Show in 2003.<ref>"http://www.8pmnews.com/index.php/news/headlines/happy-birthday-to-roja-selvamani"</ref>
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== Elections contested and positions held ==
== Elections contested and positions held ==
=== Andhra Pradesh Legislative elections ===
=== Andhra Pradesh Legislative elections ===
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===Assembly elections 2014===
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{{Election box begin | title=[[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, 2014]]: Nagari}}
!Elections
{{Election box candidate with party link|
!Constituency
  |party      = YSR Congress Party
!Party
  |candidate  = [[Roja (actress)|R.K Roja]]
!Result
  |votes      =73,924
!Vote percentage
  |percentage = 47.23
!Opposition Candidate
  |change    =
!Opposition Party
}}
!Opposition vote percentage
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|-
  |party      = Telugu Desam Party
|[[2009 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election]]
  |candidate  = [[Gali Muddu Krishnama Naidu]]
|[[Chandragiri (Assembly constituency)|Chandragiri]]
  |votes      = 73,866
|[[Telugu Desam Party|TDP]]
  |percentage = 46.69
|{{Lost}}
  |change    =
|35.68
}}
|[[Aruna Kumari Galla]]
{{Election box majority|
|[[Indian National Congress|INC]]
  |votes      = 858
|42.10
  |percentage = 0.54
|-
  |change    =
|[[2014 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election]]
}}
|[[Nagari (Assembly constituency)|Nagari]]
{{Election box turnout|
|[[YSRCP]]
  |votes      = 1,58,201
|{{Won}}
  |percentage = 85.24
|47.23
  |change    =
|[[Gali Muddu Krishnama Naidu]]
}}
|[[Telugu Desam Party|TDP]]
{{Election box gain with party link|
|46.69
  |winner    = YSR Congress Party
|-
  |loser      = Telugu Desam Party
|[[2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election]]
  |swing      =
|[[Nagari (Assembly constituency)|Nagari]]
}}
|[[YSRCP]]
{{Election box end}}
|{{Won}}
 
|47.60
===Assembly elections 2019===
|Gali Bhanu Prakash
{{Election box begin | title=[[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, 2019]]: Nagari}}
|[[Telugu Desam Party|TDP]]
{{Election box candidate with party link||party=YSR Congress Party|candidate=[[Roja (actress)|R.K Roja]]|votes=80,333|percentage=47.6|change=}}
|46.00
{{Election box candidate with party link||party=Telugu Desam Party|candidate=[[Gali Bhanu Prakash]]|votes=77,625|percentage=46|change=}}
|}
{{Election box candidate with party link||party=Bahujan Samaj Party|candidate=[[Nagaboina Pravallika Yadav]]|votes=3,044|percentage=1.8|change=}}
{{Election box candidate with party link||party=Indian National Congress|candidate=[[Pochareddy Rakesh Reddy]]|votes=3,357|percentage=1.99|change=}}
{{Election box candidate with party link||party=Bharatiya Janata Party|candidate=[[M.Nishitha]]|votes=1,352|percentage=0.8|change=}}
{{Election box majority||votes=2,708|percentage=+1.64|change=}}
{{Election box turnout||votes=1,68,764|percentage=86.22|change=}}
{{Election box hold with party link|
  |winner    = YSR Congress Party
  |loser      =
  |swing      =
}}
{{Election box end}}


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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|-
|-
! Year
! Year
! Film
! Title
! Role
! Role
! Notes
! Notes
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|1998 || ''[[En Aasai Rasave]]'' || Nagajyoti ||
|1998 || ''[[En Aasai Rasave]]'' || Nagajyoti ||
|-
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|1998 || ''[[Veeram Velanja Mannu]]'' || Village Girl ||
|1998 || ''[[Veeram Vilanja Mannu]]'' || Village Girl ||
|-
|-
|1998 || ''[[Pudhumai Pithan (1998 film)|Pudhumai Pithan]]'' || Shenbagam ||
|1998 || ''[[Pudhumai Pithan (1998 film)|Pudhumai Pithan]]'' || Shenbagam ||
|-
|-
|1998 || ''[[Kadhal Kavithai]]'' || Herself || Special appearance
|1998 || ''[[Kaadhal Kavithai]]'' || Herself || Special appearance
|-
|-
|1999 || ''[[Housefull (1999 film)|Housefull]]'' || Writer ||
|1999 || ''[[Housefull (1999 film)|Housefull]]'' || Writer ||
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|2000 || ''[[Pottu Amman (film)|Pottu Amman]]'' || Durga ||
|2000 || ''[[Pottu Amman (film)|Pottu Amman]]'' || Durga ||
|-
|-
|2001 || ''[[Looty (film)|Looty]]'' || Geetha ||
|2001 || ''[[Looty]]'' || Geetha ||
|-
|-
|2001 || ''[[Nila Kaalam]]'' || Veni ||
|2001 || ''[[Nila Kaalam]]'' || Veni ||
|-
|-
|2001 || ''[[Sonnal Thaan Kathala]]'' || Roja ||
|2001 || ''[[Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala]]'' || Roja ||
|-
|-
|2001 || ''[[Super Kudumbam]]'' || Raakku ||
|2001 || ''[[Super Kudumbam]]'' || Raakku ||
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|2002 || ''[[Shakalaka Baby (film)|Shakalaka Baby]]'' || Shenbagam (Shakalaka Baby) ||
|2002 || ''[[Shakalaka Baby (film)|Shakalaka Baby]]'' || Shenbagam (Shakalaka Baby) ||
|-
|-
|2003 || ''[[Arasu (2003 film)|Arasu]]'' || Sivahaamy ||
|2003 || ''[[Arasu (2003 film)|Arasu]]'' || Sivagami ||
|-
|-
|2003 || ''[[Success (2003 film)|Success]]'' || Raadhika ||
|2003 || ''[[Success (2003 film)|Success]]'' || Raadhika ||
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|-
|-
! Year
! Year
! Film
! Title
! Role (Dubbed Voice)
! Role (Dubbed Voice)
! Notes
! Notes
|-
|-
|1991 ||Sarpayaagaam|| Anupama||Special Jury-Nandi Award
|1991 ||''Sarpayaagaam''|| Anupama||Special Jury-Nandi Award
|-
|-
|1991 ||''[[Prema Thapassu]]''|| Mutyalu ||
|1991 ||''[[Prema Thapassu]]''|| Mutyalu ||
|-
|-
|1992 ||[[Seetharatnam Gari Abbayi]]|| Manga ([[Roja Ramani]]) ||
|1992 ||''[[Seetharatnam Gari Abbayi]]''|| Manga ([[Roja Ramani]]) ||
|-
|-
|1992 ||Ataaku Koduku Mamaku Alludu|| Roja ||
|1992 ||''Ataaku Koduku Mamaku Alludu''|| Roja ||
|-
|-
|1992 || Prema Vijetha || ||
|1992 || ''Prema Vijetha''|| ||
|-
|-
|1993 ||''[[Rakshana]]''|| Special appearance ||
|1993 ||''[[Rakshana]]''|| Special appearance ||
|-     
|-     
|1993 ||Atta Sommu Alludi Daanam|| Baby ||
|1993 ||''Atta Sommu Alludi Daanam''|| Baby ||
|-
|-
|1993 ||Mogudugaru|| Roja ||
|1993 ||''Mogudugaru''|| Roja ||
|-
|-
|1993 ||''[[Mutha Mestri]]''||  Kalpana||
|1993 ||''[[Mutha Mestri]]''||  Kalpana||
|-
|-
|1994 ||''[[Mugguru Monagallu]]''|| Seeta || geethika
|1994 ||''[[Mugguru Monagallu (1994 film)|Mugguru Monagallu]]''|| Seeta || geethika
|-
|-
|1994 ||''[[Bhairava Dweepam]]''||Princess Padmavathi ||
|1994 ||''[[Bhairava Dweepam]]''||Princess Padmavathi ||
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|1994 ||[[Police Brothers]]|| Kanaka Durga ||
|1994 ||[[Police Brothers]]|| Kanaka Durga ||
|-
|-
|1994 ||''[[Shubhalagnam]]''|| Lata (Roja Ramani) ||
|1994 ||''[[Subhalagnam]]''|| Lata (Roja Ramani) ||
|-
|-
|1994 ||Roja|| Bharathi ||
|1994 ||''Roja''|| Bharathi ||
|-
|-
|1995 ||''[[Big Boss (film)|Big Boss]]''|| Roja (Roja Ramani) ||
|1995 ||''[[Big Boss (film)|Big Boss]]''|| Roja (Roja Ramani) ||
|-
|-
|1995 ||Illu Pelli|| Vani ||
|1995 ||''Illu Pelli''|| Vani ||
|-
|-
|1995 ||''[[Maatho Pettukoku]]''|| Lata ||
|1995 ||''[[Maato Pettukoku]]''|| Lata ||
|-
|-
|1995 ||''Maya Bazaar''|| Special appearance ||
|1995 ||''Maya Bazaar''|| Special appearance ||
|-
|-
|1995 ||Telugu Veera Levaraa|| Talupulamma ||
|1995 ||''Telugu Veera Levaraa''|| Talupulamma ||
|-
|-
|1995 ||''[[Pokiri Raja]]''|| Chandramukhi ||
|1995 ||''[[Pokiri Raja]]''|| Chandramukhi ||
|-
|-
|1995 ||''[[Ghatothkachudu]]''|| Roja ||
|1995 ||''[[Ghatotkachudu]]''|| Roja ||
|-
|-
|1996 ||''[[Topi Raja Sweety Roja]]''|| Roja ||
|1996 ||''[[Topi Raja Sweety Roja]]''|| Roja ||
|-
|-
|1996 ||''[[Shri Krishnarjuna Vijayam]]''||Draupadi ||
|1996 ||''[[Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam]]''||Draupadi ||
|-
|-
|1996 ||''[[Vajram (1995 film)|Vajram]]''||Kuali ||
|1996 ||''[[Vajram (1995 film)|Vajram]]''||Kuali ||
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|1997 ||''[[Peddannayya]]''|| Seeta ||
|1997 ||''[[Peddannayya]]''|| Seeta ||
|-
|-
|1997 ||Adavilo Anna|| Rani ||
|1997 ||''Adavilo Anna''|| Rani ||
|-
|-
|1997 ||''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]''|| Saluva Narasimha Rayalu's wife ||
|1997 ||''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]''|| Saluva Narasimha Rayalu's wife ||
|-
|-
|1998 ||[[Sambhavam]]|| ||
|1998 ||''[[Sambhavam]]''|| ||
|-
|-
| 1998 || Pelladi Chupistha || ||  
| 1998 || ''Pelladi Chupistha''|| ||  
|-
|-
|1998 ||Swarnakka|| Swarnakka || Nandi award for Best actress
|1998 ||''Swarnakka''|| Swarnakka || Nandi award for Best actress
|-
|-
|1998 ||Vaibhavam|| ||
|1998 ||''Vaibhavam''|| ||
|-
|-
|1998 ||''[[Mee Aayana Jagratha]]''|| Sundari ||
|1998 ||''[[Mee Aayana Jagratha]]''|| Sundari ||
|-
|-
|1999 ||''[[Sultan (Telugu film)|Sultan]]''|| Revathi ||
|1999 ||''[[Sultan (1999 film)|Sultan]]''|| Revathi ||
|-
|-
|2000 ||''[[Kshemamga Velli Labamgarandi]]''|| Geetha (Saritha) ||
|2000 ||''[[Kshemamga Velli Labhamga Randi]]''|| Geetha (Saritha) ||
|-
|-
|2000 ||''[[Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa]]''|| Ragini (Shilpa) ||
|2000 ||''[[Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa]]''|| Ragini (Shilpa) ||
|-
|-
|2001 ||''[[Family Circus (film)|Family Circus]]''|| Durga ||
|2001 ||''[[Family Circus (2001 film)|Family Circus]]''|| Durga ||
|-
|-
|2001 ||''[[Pottu Amman (film)|Durga]]''|| Durga ||
|2001 ||''[[Pottu Amman (film)|Durga]]''|| Durga ||
|-
|-
|2002 ||Police Sisters|| ACP Jhansi ||
|2002 ||''Police Sisters''|| ACP Jhansi ||
|-
|-
|2008 ||Sammakka Saarakka|| Saarakka ||
|2008 ||''Sammakka Saarakka''|| Saarakka ||
|-
|-
|2010 ||''[[Shambo Shiva Shambo]]''|| Home Minister ||
|2010 ||''[[Shambo Shiva Shambo]]''|| Home Minister ||
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|2011 ||''[[Mogudu (film)|Mogudu]]''|| Politician Chamundeshwari || |
|2011 ||''[[Mogudu (film)|Mogudu]]''|| Politician Chamundeshwari || |
|-
|-
|2011 ||Kodipunju|| Sitaratnam, Tanish's Mother ||  
|2011 ||''Kodipunju''|| Sitaratnam, Tanish's Mother ||  
|-
|-
|2011 ||''[[Veera (2011 film)|Veera]]''|| Satya's mother ||
|2011 ||''[[Veera (2011 film)|Veera]]''|| Satya's mother ||
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|2012 ||''[[Lucky (2012 Telugu film)|Lucky]]''|| Lucky's boss ||
|2012 ||''[[Lucky (2012 Telugu film)|Lucky]]''|| Lucky's boss ||
|-
|-
|2013 ||''[[Pavitra (film)|Pavitra]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/shriya-starrer-pavitra-to-release-in-march.html|title=Shriya starrer Pavitra to release in March|publisher=123telugu.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130106183008/http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/shriya-starrer-pavitra-to-release-in-march.html|archive-date=6 January 2013|access-date=5 January 2013 <!-- at 9:18&nbsp;am IST -->|df=dmy-all}}</ref>|| Munna's mother ||
|2013 ||''[[Pavitra (2013 film)|Pavitra]]''|| Munna's mother ||<ref>{{cite web|title=Shriya starrer Pavitra to release in March|url=http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/shriya-starrer-pavitra-to-release-in-march.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130106183008/http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/shriya-starrer-pavitra-to-release-in-march.html|archive-date=6 January 2013|access-date=5 January 2013 <!-- at 9:18&nbsp;am IST -->|publisher=123telugu.com}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2013 ||''[[Sri Jagadguru Aadi Sankara]]''||Goddess Lakshmi ||  
|2013 ||''[[Jagadguru Adi Shankara]]''||Goddess Lakshmi ||  
|-
|-
|2013 ||Kamina|| ||
|2013 ||''Kamina''|| ||
|-
|-
|2013 ||''[[D/O Varma]]''||  ||  
|2013 ||''[[D/O Varma]]''||  ||  
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! Year
! Year
! Film
! Title
! Role
! Role
! Notes
! Notes
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! Year
! Year
! Film
! Title
! Role
! Role
! Notes
! Notes
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== Awards ==
===Television===
;[[Nandi Awards]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|access-date=21 August 2020}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])</ref>
* [[Nandi Special Jury Award|Special Jury Award]] – ''[[Sarpayagam]]''(1991)
* [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] – ''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]'' (1994)
* [[Nandi Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] – Swarnakka (1998)
 
;Other Awards
* 1998 –  Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress – ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]''
* 1998 –  Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil – ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]''
* 2010 - Nominated – [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu]] - ''[[Golimaar (film)|Golimaar]]''
* 2013 –  MAA TEA Award for Best Anchor – Modern Mahalakshmi (TV Show)
* 2018 –  ZEE Telugu Apsara AWard for EVERGREEN HEROIN – EVERGREEN HEROIN
 
==Television==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Serial or show !! Role !! Language !! Channel !! Notes
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language !! Channel !! Notes
|-
|-
|2002–2003||''Nathi Enge Pogirathu''|| Sindhu ||[[Tamil language|Tamil]]||[[Star Vijay]]|| TV Serial
|2002–2003||''Nathi Enge Pogirathu''|| Sindhu ||[[Tamil language|Tamil]]||[[Star Vijay]]|| TV Serial
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|2011 ||''Nachore''|| Judge ||[[Zee Telugu]]||TV Show
|2011 ||''Nachore''|| Judge ||[[Zee Telugu]]||TV Show
|-
|-
|2013–present ||''[[Jabardasth (TV series)|Jabardasth]]'' || Judge || rowspan="2" |[[ETV (India)|E TV]]|| Weekly
|2013–present ||''[[Jabardasth (TV programme)|Jabardasth]]'' || Judge || rowspan="2" |[[ETV (India)|E TV]]|| Weekly
|-
|-
|2014–present||''[[Extra Jabardasth]]''|| Judge || Weekly
|2014–present||''[[Extra Jabardasth]]''|| Judge || Weekly
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|TV Programme
|TV Programme
|}
|}
== Awards ==
;[[Nandi Awards]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|access-date=21 August 2020}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])</ref>
* [[Nandi Special Jury Award|Special Jury Award]] – ''[[Sarpayagam]]''(1991)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|access-date=21 August 2020 | language=Telugu}}</ref>
* [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] – ''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]'' (1994)<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/soc.culture.indian.telugu/browse_thread/thread/79e94bd7e9aa16c1/210f1b260340e59a Google Discussiegroepen<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
* [[Nandi Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] – Swarnakka (1998)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|access-date=21 August 2020 | language=Telugu}}</ref>
;[[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]]
* 1998 –  Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress – ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/highlights/2000pa2/2000-2.htm|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070404023849/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/highlights/2000pa2/2000-2.htm|archive-date = 4 April 2007|title = Dinakaran}}</ref><ref>http://rrtd.nic.in/Film%20Bulletin-July.html</ref>
;[[Cinema Express Awards]]
* 1998 –  Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil – ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/Storyold/112784/|title=Cinema Express awards presented|date=August 1999}}</ref>
;[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu|Filmfare Award South]]
* 2010 – Nominated – [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu]] – ''[[Golimaar (film)|Golimaar]]''


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb name|id=0737730|name=Roja}}
* {{IMDb name|id=0737730|name=Roja}}
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Roja
Actress Roja.jpg
Roja at an interview with Sakshi TV in 2017
Chairperson of Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation
In office
9 July 2019 – 17 July 2021
Vice ChairmanK. Raveen Kumar Reddy
Preceded byP. Krishnaiah
Succeeded byM. Govinda Reddy
Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
19 June 2014
Chief Minister
Preceded byGali Muddu Krishnama Naidu
ConstituencyNagari
President of the YSRCP Women Wing
Assumed office
2015
President of the Telugu Mahila
In office
1999–2009
Personal details
Born
Sri Latha Reddy[1]

(1972-11-17) 17 November 1972 (age 52)
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
Spouse(s)
(
m. 2002)
[2]
Children2
Occupation
  • Film actress
  • producer
  • television host
  • politician
AwardsNandi awards
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress
Cinema Express Awards

Roja (born Sri Latha Reddy; 17 November 1972), also known as Roja Selvamani or R.K. Roja, is an Indian politician and film actress. She was a leading actress in Tamil and Telugu films from 1991 to 2002. She has also acted in a few Kannada and Malayalam-language films.[3] She won three Nandi Awards.In 1999 she entered into politics and currently aligns with the YSR Congress Party. She was elected as an MLA from Nagari in Andhra Pradesh in 2014. She is currently working as YSR Congress Party state Women President. She again contested from Nagari assembly constituency in the 2019 election and won. She was later appointed as Chairman of APIIC.

Early life

Roja was born as Sri Latha Reddy on 17 November 1972 to Nagaraja Reddy and Lalitha in Tirupati, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. She was the only girl with two brothers Kumaraswamy Reddy and Ramaprasad Reddy.[4] Later, the family moved to Hyderabad. She got her bachelor's degree in Political Science from Sri Padmavathi Women's University, Tirupati. Roja learnt Kuchipudi and was performing in dance before she entered films.[5]

Career

Film career

Roja entered the film industry with Telugu films. Her first movie was Prema Thapassu with Rajendra Prasad where the complete movie was shot in Tirupati.

She was introduced to the Tamil film industry by director R. K. Selvamani with Chembaruthi, along with actor Prashanth. The movie was a hit and paved way for role in another success, Suriyan with Sarath Kumar. Both the films established her in Tamil cinema.[6] She became known for songs such as "Meloor Maman" in the film Makkal Aatchi with Mammootty and "Mastana Mastana" in Raasaiyya with Prabhu Deva. Her performance in films with actors such as Rajinikanth in Veera, Arjun Sarja in Ayudha Poojai and Prabhu in Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa were praised. Roja's major career breakthrough was in the film Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen, directed by Vikraman. In Telugu, she appeared in successful movies like Mutha Mestri, Mugguru Monagallu, Bhairava Dweepam, Bobbili Simham, Annamayya, Anna, Peddannayya, Kshemamga Velli Labhamga Randi, Subhalagnam, Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam and Kalavida, Her 100th movie was Pottu Amman. Roja later appeared in supporting roles in films like Arasu (2003), Parijatham (2006), Shambo Shiva Shambo (2010), Golimar (2010), Mogudu (2011), Kodipunju (2011), Veera (2011), Kaavalan (2011) and Saguni (2012).

Political career

Roja joined Telugu Desam in 1999 and was the president of the Telugu Mahila wing of the Party.[7] She lost the 2009 AP State Elections. In August 2009, she quit TDP and joined YSR Congress Party when the party was established. In 2014 general elections, she won as an MLA from Nagari assembly constituency. She contested once again from Nagari assembly constituency in 2019 election. The results are announced and she won the seat again. She was appointed as Chairman APIIC in 2020.

Despite Roja being an active speaker among women MLA's she was suspended from attending the legislative assembly for one year.[8][9] The decision was taken by majority in the legislative house, on 18 December 2015, and by the approval of the Speaker.[8][9] Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, leader of the opposition, opposed the suspension. There were several concerns on the procedure followed while suspending Roja. Such doubts made the opposition to move no-trust motion against the speaker.[10] An issue was raised by the opposition party on how the media clipping, property of the house, released and published on social media without the speaker's approval and the speaker also noted their concern and set up an inquiry to probe the issue further and submit a report by next meeting.[11]

Other work

Roja played anchor in a show named Modern Mahalakshmi before getting replaced by Anasuya. This show was telecasted on MAA TV.[12] She is one of the judges for the comedy shows Jabardasth and Extra Jabardasth. This show telecasts on E TV.[13] She hosted one show for Zee Tamizh called lucka kicka, which was a huge hit in Tamil Nadu.[14]

Personal life

Roja married Tamil film director R. K. Selvamani on 10 August 2002. The couple have a daughter and a son.[15]

Roja had a penchant for an hairdressing and it was evident as whenever she was on the sets she was seen hairdressing her peers like Devayani, Khushbu, Ranjitha and Mumtaz to name a few.[citation needed] According to Ramya Krishna, her friend and co-star, Roja is one of the few artists who can do their makeup themselves.[citation needed] Actress Mumtaz in an interview praised Roja's willingness and egoless attitude when she did her hair and make-up during a Singapore Film Show in 2003.[16]

Elections contested and positions held

Andhra Pradesh Legislative elections

Assembly elections 2014

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, 2014: Nagari
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
YSRCP R.K Roja 73,924 47.23
TDP Gali Muddu Krishnama Naidu 73,866 46.69
Majority 858 0.54
Turnout 1,58,201 85.24
YSRCP gain from TDP Swing

Assembly elections 2019

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, 2019: Nagari
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
YSRCP R.K Roja 80,333 47.6
TDP Gali Bhanu Prakash 77,625 46
BSP Nagaboina Pravallika Yadav 3,044 1.8
INC Pochareddy Rakesh Reddy 3,357 1.99
BJP M.Nishitha 1,352 0.8
Majority 2,708 +1.64
Turnout 1,68,764 86.22
YSRCP hold Swing

Filmography

Tamil cinema

Year Title Role Notes
1992 Chembaruthi Chembaruthi
1992 Suriyan Usha
1993 Uzhaippali Vimala
1994 Athiradi Padai Bharathi
1994 Indhu Indhu
1994 Veera Rooba
1994 Sarigamapadani Archana
1995 Engirundho Vandhan Radha
1995 Raja Muthirai Priya
1995 Asuran Parvathi
1995 Raasaiyya Anita
1995 Makkal Aatchi Sarasu
1995 Ayudha Poojai Sindhamani
1996 Parambarai Paruvatham
1996 Rajali Rani
1996 Tamizh Selvan Fathima
1997 Vallal Roja
1997 Adimai Changili Senthamarai
1997 Pasamulla Pandiyare Revathi
1997 Kadavul Parvathi
1997 Arasiyal Supriya
1998 Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen Radha Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress[17][18]
Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil
1998 En Aasai Rasave Nagajyoti
1998 Veeram Vilanja Mannu Village Girl
1998 Pudhumai Pithan Shenbagam
1998 Kaadhal Kavithai Herself Special appearance
1999 Housefull Writer
1999 Chinna Raja Radha
1999 Nenjinile Herself Special appearance
1999 Chinna Durai Pushpavalli
1999 Suyamvaram Easwari
1999 Mugam Malini
1999 Ooty Charu
1999 Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa Ragini
1999 Azhagarsamy Suja
2000 Thirunelveli Thulasi's former lover
2000 Eazhaiyin Sirippil Saroja
2000 Sandhitha Velai Thilaka
2000 Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela Rupini
2000 Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai Tamizhselvi
2000 Puratchikkaaran Kanimozhi
2000 Independence Day
2000 Pottu Amman Durga
2001 Looty Geetha
2001 Nila Kaalam Veni
2001 Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala Roja
2001 Super Kudumbam Raakku
2001 Viswanathan Ramamoorthy Meena
2001 Maayan Azhagamma
2001 Veettoda Mappillai Meena
2001 Mitta Miraasu Meenakshi
2001 Kottai Mariamman Kottai Mariamman
2002 Angala Parameswari Parvati
2002 Shakalaka Baby Shenbagam (Shakalaka Baby)
2003 Arasu Sivagami
2003 Success Raadhika
2005 Maayavi Herself Special appearance
2005 Karagattakkari
2006 Pasa Kiligal Angayarkanni
2006 Parijatham Sridhar's Mother
2006 Kurukshetram Vaishnavi
2007 Kuttrapathirikai Geetha
2007 Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen Vikranth's mother
2008 Ellam Avan Seyal Jaggubai
2011 Kaavalan Devika Muthu Ramalingam
2012 Saguni Sreedevi's Mother
2013 Masani Rajeshwari
2014 Apple Penne Hamsavalli
2015 Killadi Angayarkanni
2015 Pulan Visaranai 2 Saranya
2015 En Vazhi Thani Vazhi Renuka Devi

Telugu cinema

Year Title Role (Dubbed Voice) Notes
1991 Sarpayaagaam Anupama Special Jury-Nandi Award
1991 Prema Thapassu Mutyalu
1992 Seetharatnam Gari Abbayi Manga (Roja Ramani)
1992 Ataaku Koduku Mamaku Alludu Roja
1992 Prema Vijetha
1993 Rakshana Special appearance
1993 Atta Sommu Alludi Daanam Baby
1993 Mogudugaru Roja
1993 Mutha Mestri Kalpana
1994 Mugguru Monagallu Seeta geethika
1994 Bhairava Dweepam Princess Padmavathi
1994 Gandeevam Roja
1994 Bobbili Simham Krishnaveni (Saritha)
1994 Anna Chandi Nandi award for Best Supporting Actress
1994 Police Brothers Kanaka Durga
1994 Subhalagnam Lata (Roja Ramani)
1994 Roja Bharathi
1995 Big Boss Roja (Roja Ramani)
1995 Illu Pelli Vani
1995 Maato Pettukoku Lata
1995 Maya Bazaar Special appearance
1995 Telugu Veera Levaraa Talupulamma
1995 Pokiri Raja Chandramukhi
1995 Ghatotkachudu Roja
1996 Topi Raja Sweety Roja Roja
1996 Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam Draupadi
1996 Vajram Kuali
1997 Peddannayya Seeta
1997 Adavilo Anna Rani
1997 Annamayya Saluva Narasimha Rayalu's wife
1998 Sambhavam
1998 Pelladi Chupistha
1998 Swarnakka Swarnakka Nandi award for Best actress
1998 Vaibhavam
1998 Mee Aayana Jagratha Sundari
1999 Sultan Revathi
2000 Kshemamga Velli Labhamga Randi Geetha (Saritha)
2000 Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa Ragini (Shilpa)
2001 Family Circus Durga
2001 Durga Durga
2002 Police Sisters ACP Jhansi
2008 Sammakka Saarakka Saarakka
2010 Shambo Shiva Shambo Home Minister
2010 Golimaar Arundathi
2011 Parama Veera Chakra Movie artist
2011 Mogudu Politician Chamundeshwari
2011 Kodipunju Sitaratnam, Tanish's Mother
2011 Veera Satya's mother
2011 Sri Rama Rajyam Bhudevi
2012 Lucky Lucky's boss
2013 Pavitra Munna's mother [19]
2013 Jagadguru Adi Shankara Goddess Lakshmi
2013 Kamina
2013 D/O Varma

Malayalam cinema

Year Title Role Notes
1997 Gangothri Nandana Menon
2002 Malayali Mamanu Vanakkam Parvathy
2015 Jamna Pyari Neelambari

Kannada cinema

Year Title Role Notes
1993 Gadibidi Ganda Neelambari
1997 Kalavida Kavana
1999 Premotsava Bhavana
2000 Independence Day
2000 Bharatha Naari
2001 Grama Devathe Parvati
2001 Sundara Kanda
2002 Parva Sudha
2004 Maurya Meena

Television

Year Title Role Language Channel Notes
2002–2003 Nathi Enge Pogirathu Sindhu Tamil Star Vijay TV Serial
2004 Uttarayana Jaya Gouri Kannada Udaya TV TV Serial
2010–2013 Modern Mahalakshmi Host Telugu MAA TV TV Show
2011 Nachore Judge Zee Telugu TV Show
2013–present Jabardasth Judge E TV Weekly
2014–present Extra Jabardasth Judge Weekly
2014–2015 Race Host Zee Telugu TV Show
2015 Luckka Kikka : Genes Tamil Zee Tamil Weekly
2015 Ragada : The Ultimate Dance Show Judge Telugu Tollywood TV Telugu TV Show
2015–2016 Jabardast 31 : December Celebrations Judge ETV Telugu TV Programme
2016 Genes (Season 2) Host Tamil Zee Tamil Weekly
2016–2017 Racchabanda Host Telugu Gemini TV TV Show
2016 Dasara Mahostavam Judge ETV Telugu TV Programme
2017 Pandem Kollu Judge TV Programme
2017 Ugadi 369 Judge TV Programme
2017 Junior Super Stars (Season 2) Judge Tamil Zee Tamizh TV Show
2017 Weekend with Stars Guest Zee Tamil Talk Show
2017 Konchem Touch Lo Unte Chepta (Season 3) Guest Telugu Zee Telugu TV Show
2018 Bathuku Jatka Bandi Host TV Show
2018 Aha Naa Pellanta Judge ETV Telugu TV Programme
2018 Rangasthalam Gemini TV TV Dance Show
2019 Lollupa Host Tamil Sun TV TV Programme
2019 Tasmath Jagratha Telugu Gemini TV Crime Patrol
2020 Amma Sarileru Nikevvaru TV Programme

Awards

Nandi Awards[20]
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Cinema Express Awards
Filmfare Award South

References

  1. ↑ "సినిమాల కోసం పేరు మార్చుకున్న స్టార్‌ హీరోయిన్లు". Sakshi (in తెలుగు). 30 September 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
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  3. ↑ "Pradeep shines among ladies". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
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  5. ↑ "Roja Profile, Height, Age, Family, Husband, Affairs, Wiki, Biography & More". 30 May 2019.
  6. ↑ "Koffee with Anu". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 6 April 2007. Archived from the original on 10 April 2007. Retrieved 16 February 2010.
  7. ↑ "Roja likely to join Congress". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 31 August 2009. Archived from the original on 3 September 2009.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "1-yr suspension for MLA Roja – Times of India". IndiaTimes.com. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Actor Roja suspended from AP Assembly for a year". DeccanHerald.com. 19 December 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
  10. ↑ "YSRC Gives No-trust Notice against Speaker". NewIndianExpress.com. 24 December 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
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  13. ↑ "MLA Roja says she will prefer Jabardasth over politics – ApNewsCorNer". apnewscorner.com.
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  16. ↑ "http://www.8pmnews.com/index.php/news/headlines/happy-birthday-to-roja-selvamani"
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  18. ↑ http://rrtd.nic.in/Film%20Bulletin-July.html
  19. ↑ "Shriya starrer Pavitra to release in March". 123telugu.com. Archived from the original on 6 January 2013. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
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  24. ↑ "Dinakaran". Archived from the original on 4 April 2007.
  25. ↑ http://rrtd.nic.in/Film%20Bulletin-July.html
  26. ↑ "Cinema Express awards presented". August 1999.

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