Sri Latha Reddy known by her stage name Roja, is an Indian politician and former actress. She is currently serving as Minister for Tourism, Culture and Youth Advancement of Andhra Pradesh. 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. She won three Nandi Awards and one Tamil Nadu State Film Award. In 2022, Roja announced she would be leaving the film industry to focus more on her political career as a politician. She also announced that she will no longer be acting in any films.
Roja Selvamani Biography
| Full name | Roja Selvamani |
| Date of Birth/DOB | 17 November 1972 |
| Birth Place | Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Current Designation | Minister for Tourism, Culture and Youth Advancement, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Current Address | D.No.11-13, Opp. C.S.I. Hospital, Nagari, Chittoor Dist. A.P. |
| Profession | Actress, Politician, TV Host, Film Producer |
| Father name | Nagaraja Reddy |
| Mother name | Lalita |
| Married | Yes |
| Spouse | R.K.Selvamani |
| Spouse Profession | Film Director |
| Children | 1 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s) |
| Education Qualification | Intermediate |
| College or University | Padmavathi Women’s College Tirupathi in 1989 |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Yuvajana Shramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) (2011 – present) |
| Other political affiliations | Telugu Desam Party (1998 – 2009) Indian National Congress (2009 – 2011) |
Political Timeline of Roja Selvamani
| 2019 Incumbent | She is a member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly representing the Nagari constituency. |
| 2015 Incumbent | She was appointed as the President of the YSRCP Women’s Wing. |
| 2014 2019 | Roja contested from Nagari constituency as a YSR congress candidate and won over her opponent by a margin of 858 votes. |
| 2009 | Contested from Nagari Constituency as a TDP candidate and was defeated |
| 2009 | Roja joined the Telugu Desam Party and was elected as the president of the Telugu Mahila wing of the Party. |
| 2004 | She contested From Nagari constituency as a TDP candidate and was defeated by congress candidate Chengareddy Reddyvari. |
| 1999 | Roja joined Telugu Desam Party and was elected as the president of the Telugu Mahila wing of the Party. |
| 11 April 2022 – Incumbent | She holds the portfolio of the Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Youth Advancement in the Government of Andhra Pradesh |
Roja Selvamani 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 the way for a role in another success, Suriyan with Sarath Kumar. Both the films established her in Tamil cinema. 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 was 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).
Roja Selvamani Awards
Nandi Awards
- Special Jury Award – Sarpayagam (1991)
- Best Supporting Actress – Anna (1994)
- Best Actress – Swarnakka (1998)
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
- 1998 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress – Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen
Cinema Express Awards
- 1998 – Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil – Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen
Filmfare Award South
- 2010 – Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu – Golimaar
Roja Selvamani’s Social Media accounts
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