Roja, born Sri Latha Reddy on November 17, 1972, in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India, is a well-known Indian actress and politician primarily active in the Tamil and Telugu film industries.
She grew up in a family with roots in Chittoor district and later moved to Hyderabad. She pursued higher education and holds a bachelor's degree from Sri Padmavathi Women's University in Tirupati, where she also learned Kuchipudi dance.
Roja made her acting debut in the Telugu film industry with the movie "Prema Thapassu" (1991), starring opposite Rajendra Prasad. Her Tamil film breakthrough came with Vikraman's "Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen," which brought her critical acclaim.
| Full Name | Roja |
| Other Name(s) | Sri Latha Reddy, R. K. Roja Selvamani |
| Occupation | Actress, Politician |
| Date of Birth | 17-November-1972 (53 years) |
| Birth Location | Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Gender | Female |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Height | 165 cm |
| Weight | 62 kg |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| College | Sri Padmavathi Women's University, Tirupati |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in Political Science |
| Hobbies | Reading, Travelling, Shopping |
Over her career, she acted in about 100 films, covering diverse roles, including lead and supporting characters in Tamil and Telugu cinema. Some notable films include "Pottu Amman," her 100th film, "Arasu," and "Parijatham." Despite an initial challenge with her voice, she became celebrated for her acting skills and continued success.
Her political career began in the late 1990s when she joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), contesting assembly elections from the Nagari constituency in 2004 and 2009. She later switched to the Indian National Congress under Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, and after his passing, she joined the YSR Congress Party led by Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Roja won the Nagari seat in the 2014 elections and has been a prominent political leader since, including serving as the Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Youth Advancement in Andhra Pradesh since 2022. She currently holds the position of the president of the YSR Congress Party women's wing.
Roja is 53 years old
Roja was born on 17-November-1972
Roja was born in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
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