Divya Spandana Biography, Movies, Age, Net Worth, Awards, Boyfriend

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Biography

Divya Spandana better known by her screen name Ramya is an Indian politician and actress. She was a Lok Sabha Member of Parliament from Mandya Karnataka. She primarily works in Kannada but also in Tamil films. Ramya has received two Filmfare South Awards a Udaya Award and a Karnataka State Film Award.

Ramya made her acting debut in the Kannada film Abhi in 2003. Although she has worked in Tamil and Telugu films on occasion her work in the Kannada film industry has garnered her more attention. She received the Udaya Award and the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performances in Amrithadhare (2005) and Tananam Tananam (2006) respectively. 

Her portrayal of the titular heroine in the 2011 romantic drama Sanju Weds Geetha earned her critical acclaim and a Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress. Ramya has also appeared in the 2011 fantasy blockbuster Katari Veera Surasundarangi as well as other commercially successful films such as the 2016 epic-fantasy Nagarahavu.

Age

Divya Spandna will be 41 years old in 2023. Divya Spandana was born on November 29 1982 under the sign of Sagittarius. Divya Spandana was born in Bangalore Karnataka India.

Education

Divya Spandana attended St.School Hilda's in Ooty Karnataka and Sacred Heart School in Chennai Tamil Nadu until the 12th grade. Ramya wanted to be a model and hoped to work for Mumbai-based Sheetal Designer Studio after graduating from St. Joseph's College of Commerce in Bangalore with a bachelor's degree in commerce.

Family

Divya Spandan's parents are from Mandya; her mother Ranjitha is a senior member of the Karnataka Congress Party and her foster father R. T. Narayan was an industrialist. In 2004 she claimed to be the granddaughter of Karnataka politician and former Chief Minister S. M. Krishna.

Boyfriend

Raphael

Raphael a Portuguese businessman was the only Divya Spandana boyfriend revealed to the public. Even Ramya avoided discussing her love story with Raphael in interviews. Until now all we know about Raphael is that he lives and works in Portugal. He most likely met Divya Spandana while she was filming in Europe. They rarely had romantic dates however because they each pursued their own career path.

Spandana couldn't abandon her political ambitions in India while Raphael insisted on staying in his home country for business development. As a result the two decided to go their separate ways. According to some reports Divya Spandana split up with her boyfriend Raphael in 2016 but she has never confirmed this.

Top 5 movies Divya Spandana

Abhi

Dinesh Babu wrote and directed the 2003 Indian Kannada language romantic comedy film Abhi. Veteran Kannada actor Rajkumar sang a soundtrack for the film composed by Gurukiran and it stars Puneeth Rajkumar and Ramya who is making her debut. In Telugu the film was remade as Abhimanyu starring Kalyan Ram and Ramya reprising her role. 

The film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. While some praised the performances of the lead actors others criticized the film for its weak storyline and predictable plot. Nevertheless the film went on to become a commercial success at the box office.

Aakash

Dinesh Babu wrote and directed the 2003 Indian Kannada language romantic comedy film Abhi. Veteran Kannada actor Rajkumar sang a soundtrack for the film composed by Gurukiran and it stars Puneeth Rajkumar and Ramya who is making her debut. In Telugu the film was remade as Abhimanyu starring Kalyan Ram and Ramya reprising her role. The movie revolves around the story of Aakash (Puneeth Rajkumar) a young man who has a passion for music. 

Aakash is a talented singer who is working hard to establish himself in the music industry. He is also in love with Anjali (Ramya) a beautiful girl who shares the same love for music as he does. Puneeth Rajkumar and Ramya have delivered outstanding performances in the movie. Their chemistry is fantastic and adds an extra layer of depth to the story. Ashish Vidyarthi and Avinash also give noteworthy performances.

Polladhavan

Vetrimaran's directorial debut Polladhavan is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by him. The film which stars Dhanush and Divya Spandana is about a man whose life improves after he buys a bike only to be turned upside down when it is stolen.

G. V. Prakash Kumar composed three songs and the background score while Yogi B and Dhina each composed one song. Velraj directed the film's cinematography V. T. Vijayan edited it and Rambo Rajkumar choreographed the stunts. The movie was released on November 8 2007. 

It was a huge success and it helped popularise the Bajaj Pulsar among the youth. Because of its success the film was remade in a number of languages. G. V. Prakash Kumar composed three of the five songs on the soundtrack while rapper Yogi B and Dhina composed one each. Engeyum Eppodhum is a remix of the song of the same name from the 1979 film Ninaithale Inikkum.

Sanju Weds Geetha

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Sanju Weds Geetha is a 2011 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed and written by Nagashekar and produced by Pramod Narayan starring Srinagar Kitty and Ramya. The soundtrack was composed by Jassie Gift and the background score was composed by Sadhu Kokila. 
On April 1 2011 the film was released.

The film was a box-office success upon its initial release and received numerous critical acclaims and awards including the Karnataka State Film Awards Filmfare Awards South and Suvarna Film Awards in various categories. 

The film was remade in Bengali as Tomake Chai in 2017. Divya Spandana who is also known as Ramya played the role of Geeta in the movie. Her character is portrayed as an independent and confident girl who knows what she wants in life. She is not afraid to speak her mind and stand up for herself which makes her different from other girls. 

Divya Spandana's character in the film plays an essential role in the plot as she challenges Sanju to become a better person and realize his true potential. She is the driving force behind Sanju's transformation from a carefree young man to a responsible and mature adult.

Aryan

Aryan is a 2014 Kannada-language sports drama film from India. Initially directed by Late D. Rajendra Babu who died halfway through filming the film was handed over to Chi Guru Dutt. Dhruv Das produced the film which stars Shiva Rajkumar and Ramya under the banner Dreamweaver Entertainment. 

The plot revolves around Aryan (played by Shiva Rajkumar) an athletics coach. His protégé a sprint queen (played by Ramya) wins a major athletics competition. Against this backdrop the two have a love story. Aryan (Shiva Rajkumar) is a champion Indian athlete who watches as his protégé a sprint queen (Ramya) wins a major athletics event under the tutelage of an athletics coach. They have a romantic relationship. 

Before Ramya can achieve success as an athlete and Aryan can regain his credibility as a coach they must overcome obstacles such as hostility betrayal jealousy and lust. The presence of former Member of Parliament Ramya as lead actress alongside century star Shivarajakumar boosts the film's profile. 

This is their first and possibly final pairing of this kind. Ramya had announced her intention to leave the film industry. It's a special film for me and I want to leave on a high she says. Someday I might return as Shivanna's sister she speculated.

Upcoming Movies

Uttarakaanda

Ramya aka Divya Spandana will work with Daali Dhananjay in her upcoming film Uttarakaanda. According to industry sources the film will begin production in March 2022. Meanwhile it has been confirmed that Uttarakaanda will be released in 2023. Uttarakaanda a Yogi G. Raj and Karthik Gowda production will be set in North Karnataka and will examine the conflict between the theory of good and evil and the eccentric mentality of the average man.

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Net Worth

The total net worth of Divya Spandana is 6-10 Million USD. As an actress Divya Spandana has earned a significant amount of money through her films and endorsements. However her net worth is subject to fluctuations depending on the success of her films her political career and other factors.

12 Interesting facts about Divya Spandana

• Ramya has appeared in films in Kannada Tamil and Telugu.
• She appeared in Meera Nair's short film Prarambh which was about AIDS awareness.
• She is known as the Golden Girl of Kannada Cinema because of her more than 90% success rate.
• She is also known as the Queen of Sandalwood due to her popularity in Kannada cinema.
• She has served as the Royal Challengers Bangalore's Brand Ambassador (RCB).
• She rose to prominence in Kannada cinema in 2005 as a result of her performances in the critically acclaimed films Gowramma Aakash and Amrithadhare.
• Ramya was named Filmfare Best Actress twice once for Tananam Tananam in 2006 and again for Sanju Weds Geetha in 2011.
• She rose to prominence in Kannada cinema in 2005 as a result of her performances in the critically acclaimed films Gowramma Aakash and Amrithadhare.
• Ramya was named Filmfare Best Actress twice once for Tananam Tananam in 2006 and again for Sanju Weds Geetha in 2011.
• She entered politics in 2011 after joining the Indian National Congress (INC).
• She was elected as a Member of Parliament from Karnataka's Mandya Constituency in a by-election in 2013.
• In 2013 she appeared in the teleseries Ashwini Nakshatra.

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