Roja Selvamani Wiki, Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography & More

Roja Selvamani is an Indian politician and a former actress. She is known for her roles in Tamil and Telugu films. On 11 April 2022, she became the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Youth Advancement of Andhra Pradesh.

Wiki/Biography

Roja Selvamani was born as Sri Latha Reddy on Friday, 17 November 1972 (age 51 years; as of 2023) in Tirupati, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. Later, she moved to Hyderabad with her family. She pursued a bachelor’s degree in Political Science at Sri Padmavathi Women’s University, Tirupati. At an early age, Roja started learning Kuchipudi and became a trained dancer before she made her acting debut. At the age of 10, she acted for the first time in a documentary directed by her father. Later, during her college’s first year, she got the chance to act again.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 4″

Weight (approx.): 70 kg

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Family

Parents & Siblings

Roja’s father, Nagaraja Reddy, was a sound engineer at Charathi Studio who also directed a few documentaries. Her mother, Lalitha Reddy, is a homemaker. She has two brothers, Kumaraswamy Reddy, and Ramaprasad Reddy.

Husband & Children

Roja got married to Tamil film director R. K. Selvamani on 21 August 2002 in Tirumala. R. K. Selvamani is a film director. They have 2 children, Anshumalika Selvamani, and Krishna Lohith Selvamani.

Relationships/Affairs

Roja was in a relationship with R. K. Selvamani, a film director, for 13 years before the couple got married. ^[1]Hindustan Times

Religion

Roja Selvamani  follows Hinduism.

Caste

Roja Selvamani belongs to the Reddy clan. During a press conference, Roja talked about being a Reddy and said,

Reddy is not a caste, Reddy means a personality or quality of the person, a Reddy is always ready to help, always ready to save and always ready to fight for good cause. ^[2]Facebook

Address

D.No.11-13, Opp. C.S.I. Hospital, Nagari, Chittoor Dist. A.P.

Signature

Career

Acting

Films

Telugu cinema

Roja made her acting debut in 1991 with the Telugu film Prema Thapassu (1991) alongside Rajendra Prasad. Her second film was Sarpayagam, starring Sobhan Babu. She was the leading actress in the Telugu film industry from 1991 to 2002. She has acted in more than 50 Telugu films including Atta Sommu Alludi Daanam (1993), Subhalagnam(1994), Anna (1994), Maya Bazaar (1995), and Topi Raja Sweety Roja (1996).

Tamil cinema

Roja entered the Tamil film Industry with the help of director R. K. Selvamani. She made her debut in the Tamil film industry with the film Chembaruthi (1992), starring Prashanth. She has done more than 60 Tamil films including Veera (1994), Asuran (1995), Adimai Changili (1997), and Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998). She won multiple Nandi Awards for her performance in Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998). In 1995, she became famous for songs such as “Meloor Maman” from the film Makkal Aatchi, and  “Mastana Mastana” from the film Raasaiyya.

Kannada cinema

Roja has acted in many Kannada including  Gadibidi Ganda (1993), Independence Day (2000), Sundara Kanda (2001), and Jamna Pyari (2015).

Malayalam cinema

Roja has acted in many Malayalam films including Gangothri (1997) and Malayali Mamanu Vanakkam (2002).

Television

Roja made her television debut with the role of Sindhu in the Tamil television show Nathi Enge Pogirathu (2002-2003) on Star Vijay channel. In 2004, she played the role of Jaya Gour in the Kannada show Uttarayana (2004) on Udaya TV. She also appeared as a judge on many shows including Nachore (2011), Jabardasth (2013-2022), and Ragada: The Ultimate Dance Show (2015). She hosted many television shows like Racchabanda (2016-2017), Bathuku Jatka Bandi (2018), and Tasmath Jagratha (2019).

Politics 

Roja joined the Telugu Desam Party in 1998 and began her political career. She was elected as the president of the Telugu Mahila wing of the Party. In 2004, she contested as a TDP candidate from the Nagari constituency but lost the election. Again, in 2009, she contested from the Nagari constituency but was defeated again. She resigned from TDP in 2009 and joined the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party in the same year. In 2014, Roja contested from the Nagari constituency as a YSR congress candidate and won. In 2019, She was appointed as the President of the YSRCP Women’s Wing. In 2019, she contested again from the Nagari constituency and won. In 2020, she was appointed Chairperson of the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation.

Controversies

Cases Pending

• 1 charge related to Punishment for criminal intimidation (IPC Section-506)

• 3 charges related to Punishment for wrongful restraint (IPC Section-341)

• 3 charges related to Punishment for Defamation (IPC Section-500)

• 3 charges related to Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention (IPC Section-34)

• 2 charges related to Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace (IPC Section-504)

• 1 charge related to Punishment for Being a member of an unlawful assembly (IPC Section-143)

• 1 charges related to Rioting (IPC Section-146)

• 1 charge related to Assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from discharge of his duty (IPC Section-353)

• 1 charge related to Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of the offence committed in prosecution of a common object (IPC Section-149)

Suspended from attending the state assembly

In December 2015, Roja was suspended from attending the state assembly because of derogatory comments made by Roja against the then chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. ^[3]The Times Of India

Awards

• In 1991, she won the Special Jury Award for the Telugu film Sarpayagam (1991) at the Nandi Awards.

• In 1994, she won the Best Supporting Actress for the Telugu film Anna (1994) at the Nandi Awards.

• In 1998, she won the Best Actress for the Telugu film Swarnakka (1998) at the Nandi Awards.

• In 1998, she won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress for the Tamil film Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998).

• In 1998, she won the Cinema Express Award for Best Actress for her Tamil film Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998).

• In 2010, Roja was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for the Telugu film Golimaar (2010).

• In 2018, she won the Evergreen Heroine Award at the ZEE Telugu Apsara Awards.
  

  Roja at ZEE Telugu Apsara Awards in 2018

Car collection

Roja Selvamani has a splendid collection of cars which includes SUVs and sedans.

• Mahindra XUV-500 worth 18 Lacs

• Ford Endeavor 2007 worth 14 Lacs

• Chevrolet Cruze 2017 worth 20 Lacs

• Fortuner Car 2018 worth 28 lacs

• Mahindra Scorpio 2015 worth 12 Lacs

• Chevrolet Cruze worth 15 Lacs

Bike Collection

Roja Selvamani owns a Honda Splender worth Rs. 44,216.

Assets & Properties

Movable Assets

• Cash: Rs. 1,05,000

• Bank Deposits: Rs. 16,69,479

• Motor Vehicles: Rs. 1,08,62,980

• Jewellery: Rs. 30,19,132

• LIC or other insurance Policies: 38,12,896

• Personal loans: 79,48,173

Immovable Assets

• Non-Agricultural Land: Rs. 2,61,25,669

• Residential Buildings: Rs. 2,02,95,000

Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2017-2018. It excludes the assets owned by her husband and dependents. ^[4]MyNeta

Net Worth

Roja Selvamani’s net worth for the financial year 2017-2018 was estimated to be Rs. 8 crores. ^[5]MyNeta It excludes the net worth of her husband and dependents.

Favourites

• Actress: Sridevi

• Movie: Dhalapathi (1991)

• Actor: Rajinikanth

• Cuisine: South Indian

• Travel Destination(s): Kerela, Goa

• Director: K Vishwanath

Facts/Trivia

• Roja has done more than 100 movies in her acting career.

• Born as Sri Latha Reddy, she got her name ‘Roja’ from film director Bharathiraja.

• Roja Selvamani’s hobbies include Reading, Travelling, Shopping, and Social activities