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description Roja Overview

Roja, directed by Mani Ratnam, centers on a woman’s search for her abducted husband within the context of militant activity. The film depicts a young woman from southern Tamil Nadu attempting to locate him after his kidnapping during an operation in Jammu and Kashmir. Cinematography was overseen by Santhosh Sivan, with music composed by A. R.

Rahman.

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info Roja Specifications

Country	India
Year	1992

help Roja FAQ

Who is kidnapped in Roja?

Rishi Kumar, played by Arvind Swamy, is kidnapped by militants while working in Jammu and Kashmir. Roja, played by Madhoo, then tries to get her husband released despite being far from her Tamil Nadu village.

Why is Roja important for A. R. Rahman's career?

Roja was A. R. Rahman's film-composing debut in 1992. His soundtrack won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction and helped launch him nationally.

Is Roja part of Mani Ratnam's political trilogy?

Yes, Roja is usually treated as the first film in Mani Ratnam's informal trilogy about personal relationships against Indian political conflict. It is followed by Bombay in 1995 and Dil Se.. in 1998.

What language was Roja originally made in?

Roja was originally a Tamil-language film released on August 15, 1992. It later reached wider Indian audiences through dubbed versions in languages such as Hindi and Telugu.

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