For those looking to explore her classic work, these films are essential viewing:
: A long-standing judge on these popular comedy reality shows.
for the Nagari constituency and served as the Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Youth Advancement in Andhra Pradesh (2022–2024). Television:
If you grew up watching Telugu cinema in the 90s, the name (known mononymously as Roja) evokes a very specific kind of nostalgia. She wasn't just a "glamour doll"—a term often reductively used in that era. Roja was a powerhouse of expressions, a dancer of unparalleled grace, and an actress who held her own opposite titans like Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna, and Nagarjuna.
A massive commercial success that won multiple Nandi and Filmfare awards. Roja starred as Lata in this drama about a woman who "buys" a husband.