Introduction
Roma Asrani is an Indian model turned actress who mainly appears in Malayalam-language films. She has starred in over 20 films.
Roma Asrani made her début in the Telugu film Mr. Errababu in 2005. She has also acted in Tamil and Kannada films. She got her break through her debut 2006 Malayalam film Notebook. The film was a huge success and her performance was critically acclaimed by the both critics and audiences. She received her first Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Notebook. She's known for her roles in films such as Chocolate (2007), Traffic (2011), Chappa Kurishu (2011), and Grandmaster (2012).
Roma Asrani is a Sindhi, born and brought up in South India, hailing from a business background.
Career
She made her entry into Malayalam films with the movie Notebook, directed by Roshan Andrews, and became very popular after the success of the film. For her performance in Notebook, she was adjudged best newcomer by Asianet Film Awards, Kerala Film Critics Association, Asianet, Amrita TV and Kalakeralam. Her second film, July 4 (2007), directed by Joshiy, was a notable one. Her movie Chocolate (2007) with Prithviraj was a mega hit, and this movie made her the darling of Malayalam cinema. She has also acted in a music album by the band Team Malayalee with popular singer Vineeth Sreenivasan and actor Prithviraj for the number Minnel Azhake, which was a big hit in south India.
Roma has also acted in the Tamil movie Kathale En Kathale (2006). She made her Kannada début with Aramane (2007), starring Ganesh in the lead. Further, she reappeared in the Telugu industry after a break in the movie Chalaki in 2010. She has acted in some advertisements.
Awards
Asianet Film Awards
- 2006 - Asianet Award for Best Female New Face of the Year - Notebook
- 2008 - Best Star Pair Award, Utharaswayamvaram
- 2009 - Best Star Pair Award, Minnaminnikoottam, Shakespeare M.A. Malayalam
Filmfare Awards South
- 2006 - Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress (Malayalam) - Notebook
Amrita Film Awards
- 2006 - Amrita Film Award for Best New Talent
- 2009 - Amrita Film Award for Best Character Actress - Minnaminnikoottam
Kairali TV - World Malayali Council Film Awards
- 2009 - Youth Heroine Award
Other awards
- 2006 - Atlas Film Critics Award For Best Newcomer
- 2006 - Kalakeralam award for Best Newcomer
- 2006 - Tamil Nadu Film Fans Association Award for Best Actress in Malayalam
Filmography
| Year | Title | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Mr. Errababu | Telugu | Pooja | |
| 2006 | Kadhale En Kadhale | Tamil | Krithika | |
| 2006 | Notebook | Malayalam | Sarah Elizabeth | |
| 2007 | July 4 | Malayalam | Sreepriya | |
| 2007 | Chocolate | Malayalam | Ann Matthews | |
| 2008 | Shakespeare M.A. Malayalam | Malayalam | Alli | |
| 2008 | Aramane | Kannada | Geetha | |
| 2008 | Minnaminnikoottam | Malayalam | Rose Mary | |
| 2008 | LollyPop | Malayalam | Jennifer | |
| 2009 | Colours | Malayalam | Pinky | |
| 2009 | Utharaswayamvaram | Malayalam | Uthara | |
| 2010 | Chalaki | Telugu | Subbalakshmi | |
| 2011 | Traffic | Malayalam | Mariam | |
| 2011 | Kathayile Nayika | Malayalam | Archana | |
| 2011 | Mohabbat | Malayalam | Herself | Guest Role |
| 2011 | 1993 Bombay, March 12 | Malayalam | Abida | |
| 2011 | Chappa Kurishu | Malayalam | Ann | |
| 2011 | Doubles | Malayalam | Cameo appearance | |
| 2012 | Casanovva | Malayalam | Ann Mary | |
| 2012 | Grandmaster | Malayalam | Beena | |
| 2012 | Face to Face | Malayalam | Dr. Uma | |
| 2015 | Namaste Bali | Malayalam | Annamma | |
| 2017 | Sathya | Malayalam | Filming |
Television
- 2013. Sundari niyum sundaran njnanum (Asianet) as Judge
- 2015-present . Comedy stars season 2 (Asianet) as Judge