| Bio | |
| Real Name | Divya Spandana |
| Nickname(s) | Ramya, Mari, Golden Girl of Kannada cinema, Sandalwood Queen |
| Profession(s) | Indian Actress & former Politician |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 161 cm in meters- 1.61 m in Feet Inches- 5′ 3″ |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 58 Kg in Pounds- 128 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 35-28-36 |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career (Actor) | |
| Debut | Kannada Film: Abhi (2003) |
| Politics | |
| Party | Indian National Congress (2012-2019) |
| Political Journey | • In 2012, she joined the Indian National Congress. • In 2013, she became a Member of Parliament from the Mandya constituency in Karnataka by winning a by-election. • She lost the Mandya seat in the 2014 general elections; she lost her seat to C. S. Puttaraju by a margin of 5,500 votes. • In May 2017, she became the national head of Congress’s digital team and handled INC’s social media wing. • She quit politics after the Congress party lost in the 2019 general elections. [1]India Today |
| Political Mentor | S M Krishna |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 29 November 1982 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 40 Years |
| Birthplace | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| School | St. Hilda’s school, Ooty, Tamilnadu Sacred Heart School (Church Park), Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| College | St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Family | Father– Late R. T. Narayan (politician) Mother– Ranjitha Ramya (politician) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Cooking, Dancing, Listening to music |
| Controversies | • In 2013, she attracted controversy when she filed an FIR against a photojournalist for taking her pictures without her permission. • In August 2016, she was charged with sedition after saying Pakistan was not hell. |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Masala Dosa, Nutella, Liquid Jaggery |
| Politician | Rahul Gandhi |
| Colour(s) | Green, Black |
| Director | Yogaraj Bhat |
| Travel Destination(s) | Ooty, Kerala, Australia |
| Actor(s) | Cheeranjeevi, Shah Rukh Khan |
| Actresses | Sridevi, Shobana, Soundarya |
| Boys, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Not Known |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Raphael, Swiss-German businessman (2011) |
| Husband | Not Known |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Ramya
- She is of Mandya district, Karnataka, India origin.
- Her foster father, R.T. Narayan, whom she affectionately called Mari (little one), shared a close bond. In return, she referred to him as Gundappa.
- Ramya has appeared in movies in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu languages.
- Meera Nair’s short film, “Prarambh,” centered around AIDS awareness, featured her as one of the cast members.
- Because of her success rate of over 90% in the Kannada Cinema, she is commonly known as the Golden Girl of Kannada Cinema.
- Because of her immense fame in the Kannada film industry, she is often recognized as the Sandalwood Queen.
- The Brand Ambassador of the IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has been her.
- After her notable roles in the films Gowramma, Aakash, and Amrithadhare, which achieved significant success at the box office, she gained popularity in the Kannada Cinema in 2005.
- In both 2006 and 2011, Ramya received the prestigious Filmfare Best Actress award for her exceptional performances in Tananam Tananam and Sanju Weds Geetha, respectively.
- After joining the Indian National Congress (INC), she ventured into politics in 2011.
- She won a seat as a Member of Parliament from the Mandya Constituency in Karnataka during a by-election held in 2013.
- In 2013, she made an appearance in the television serial Ashwini Nakshatra.
- During the fifth season of Weekend with Ramesh in March 2023, she opened up about how challenging it was for her to cope with her father’s passing. She confessed that she had even contemplated suicide following his death and expressed her gratitude towards Rahul Gandhi for being there for her emotionally. She emphasized that her mother has the most influence in her life, followed by her father and then Rahul Gandhi. Losing her father tragically pushed her to a point of deep despair, leading her to isolate herself from society and entertain thoughts of ending her own life. Moreover, experiencing defeat in the election further intensified her grief. It was during this profound period of sadness that Rahul Gandhi stepped in, offering both practical assistance and emotional support.
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