Roja Selvamani

17 Nov, 1974 | Hyderabad

Actress

Biography

Roja Selvamani is a veteran south Indian actress and politician. Early Life Roja was born to Kumaraswamy Reddy, a native of Chittor district. Later, the family moved to Hyderabad. She did her Masters degree in Political Science from Nagarjuna University. She learnt Kuchipudi, a dance form, for a few years. Her voice as a child was rough, so many of them discouraged her from acting in films. Film Career She entered the cinema industry from Telugu films. She was first introduced in the Tamil film by director R.K. Selvamani in his film Chembaruthi paired with actor Prashanth. The movie was a blockbuster and paved the way for her in the Tamil cinema industry. She became popular with her songs such as Veloor Maman in the film Engal Aiyyah with Mammooty and Mastana Mastana in Rasaiyya with Prabhu Deva. She became popular acting in films with actors such as Rajinikanth in Veera, and Arjun Sarja in Ayudha Poojai. Roja's career breakthrough was in the film Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen, directed by Vikraman. Roja's 100th movie was Pottu Amman. Roja appeared in supporting roles in Arasu (2001) and in Parijaatham (2006). Personal Life She is married to the director R.K. Selvamani and has moved into Andhra politics. Her hobbies are costume designing and hairstyling. Roja Selvamani and Meena are friends. Roja and Meena resembled each other when younger, and Meena acted as Roja's younger sister in several movies.