Roja Kootam ( ta, ரோஜா கூட்டம்) is a Tamil soap-esque play telecasted as television Series which aired on
STAR Vijay
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. The show premiered on 23 February 2009. It aired initially from Monday through Thursday at 8:30PM
IST
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,retelecasted at 11:00 AM .The content was based on women centric The show had a happy ending which was replaced by
Jodi Number One
''Jodi Number One'' is an Indian Tamil-language dance competition reality television show broadcast on Star Vijay and from the year 2006. Its contestants are couples who are generally television stars in their own right, often from the televi ...
reality dance show
The serial About how five women face their future challenges and difficulties. The characters are Charulatha, Leena, Radhika, Janani, and Manasa. Charulatha plays bold woman and a divorcee, Janani plays housewife Her dreams are shattered when her husband suppresses her talent, Manasa plays ambitious model, Leena plays innocent woman and Radhika plays corporate.
The serial is directed by Charles and the title music is by
Ramesh Vinayakam
Ramesh Vinayakam (born 7 July 1963) is an Indian composer, arranger, singer, songwriter, music producer.
Early life
Ramesh Vinayakam was born Ramasubramaniam (AKA Ramsubbu) to Tamil parents Vinayakam and Valli. He went to A. M. Jain College an ...
, while the background score is done by Rathan. The title song is by Yuga Bharathy and the camera is handled by Antony. Produced by Antony Tirunelvelli (Mercury Networks). This serial is inspired by the TV show
Desperate housewives
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and The same story concept was made in
Hindi
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as
Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?. The show last aired on 29 April 2010 and ended with 229 episodes. It was also airs in
Sri Lanka
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Channel on
Shakthi TV
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.
Plot
The story revolves around 5 female characters (Charulatha, Leena, Radhika, Janani, and Manasa ) that live in the same apartment building. As the name Roja kootam suggests, meaning bunch of Roses in which each one is unique with their own color and fragrance, each one of these characters arbe talented, educated and lead their life which is complicated in its own way.
Cast
Main characters
** Neepa as Radhika
:A successful professional, who balances her career and home. Husband Karthik is a huge support, pitching in with child care, etc. Problems crop up when there are new demands on Radhika's work front.
**
Sandra Amy
Sandra Amy is an Indian film and television actress and a video jockey.
Career
Amy was born in Idukki. After appearing in supporting role in the Malayalam film ''Kasthooriman''. Amy acted in Tamil films ''Poraali'', ''Sivappu Enaku Pudikkum' ...
as Janani
: who finds marriage a shackling affair. Her husband and father-in-law take no notice of her talents and expect her to look after them and run the house.
** Neeraja as Charulatha
: A divorcee with a son, she is stalked by a neighbour. Hostility gives way for friendship. But will anything more interesting happen?
** Pooja as Manasa
: A Model who is independent and values self-respect. "It is a powerful role."
** Akhila as Leena
: who is happily married to Sanjay. Her boat is rocked when the past catches up with her and she becomes the target of a blackmailer.
Additional cast
* Venkat
* Kavi
*
Suzane George
Suzane George is a Tamil actress, acting both in movies and TV serials. She is also known as "Mynaa Suzane.”
Career Television
Her first break in television was with Jaya TV as a VJ: she hosted the show ''Thagaval Dot Com'' in Kalai Malar ...
References
External links
Official websiteStar Vijay on YoutubeStar Vijay USStar Vijay Malaysia
{{STAR Vijay TV shows
Star Vijay original programming
Tamil-language romance television series
2009 Tamil-language television series debuts
Tamil-language television shows
2010 Tamil-language television series endings