'Roja' actress Vatsala Rajagopal passes away

Veteran Tamil actress Vatsala Rajagopal, known for films like 'Roja', 'Anniyan', 'Sathi Leelavathi' and 'Mozhi', passed away in Chennai on Friday at the age of 93. The actress died due to age-related ailments, stated reports. Her four-decade acting career began with theatre in 1979. After spotting her in a play, director Mani Ratnam offered her a role in 'Roja'.