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Heroine converts to islam; quit movies
By: Tupaki Desk | 30 May 2014 4:45 PM GMTSouth heroine Monika who is known for her films like Azhagi and Silanthi has converted to Islam. The actress has acted in more than 70 films as heroine and child artist, now she has rechristened her name as M G Rahima.
She conducted a press meet to announce her decision and the actress has revealed few images of her in which she is seen wearing the Islam's traditional costume burka.Monika’s parents Maruti Raj and Gracy were also at the press meet conducted by Monika announcing the decision.
The actress says hereafter she won't be acting in films. Monika also says that there is no selfishness in her decision to convert to Islam.
Monica stars predominantly in Tamil language films. She introduced as child actor in the early 1990s, she mostly appeared in supporting roles, before taking lead roles from the late 2000s on.
She is probably best known for performances in the films Azhagi, Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi and Silandhi. She was well known for telugu audience for her roles in Shiva Rama Raju;Otte Ee Ammai Evaru Teleedu, Maa Alludu Very Good; Koduku.
Monika is not the only kollywood celebrity to convert to Islam. Recently Ilayaraja son and famous composer Yuvan Shankar Raja also converted to Islam for the reasons best known to him.
She conducted a press meet to announce her decision and the actress has revealed few images of her in which she is seen wearing the Islam's traditional costume burka.Monika’s parents Maruti Raj and Gracy were also at the press meet conducted by Monika announcing the decision.
The actress says hereafter she won't be acting in films. Monika also says that there is no selfishness in her decision to convert to Islam.
Monica stars predominantly in Tamil language films. She introduced as child actor in the early 1990s, she mostly appeared in supporting roles, before taking lead roles from the late 2000s on.
She is probably best known for performances in the films Azhagi, Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi and Silandhi. She was well known for telugu audience for her roles in Shiva Rama Raju;Otte Ee Ammai Evaru Teleedu, Maa Alludu Very Good; Koduku.
Monika is not the only kollywood celebrity to convert to Islam. Recently Ilayaraja son and famous composer Yuvan Shankar Raja also converted to Islam for the reasons best known to him.