- Gopala Ratnam Subramaniam is his real name.
- Started his career as Consultant, later developed interest for films.
- Though he hails from Tamil Nadu but made his directional debut with Kannada film, “Pallavi Anupallavi”.
- He never wears a watch rather keep in his pocket.
- Roja was the only Indian movie to get selected to be featured on the TIME Magazine’s 10 Best Sound Tracks of all-time list.
- He writes with pencil for being easy to be edited.