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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
| occupation   = {{hlist|Film actress|producer|television host|politician}}
| 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|
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  |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
|-
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|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
! Film
! Title
! Role
! Role
! Notes
! Notes
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! Film
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! 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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