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Nejm (Roadies Season 19) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth2000

Age23 (as of 2023)

BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India

ProfessionModel, Rapper

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyRaised by her father; has an elder brother

Nejm (Roadies Season 19) Biography

Nejm, born Deborrah Samantha in 2000 in Chennai, is an Indian rapper and model who rose into the public eye after competing on MTV Roadies Karm Ya Kaand (季

Early life and background

Deborrah Samantha, known professionally as Nejm, was born in 2000 and grew up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, though she spent much of her childhood in Delhi. She was raised primarily by her father and has an elder brother. Nejm attended school in Delhi before enrolling at Madras Christian College in Chennai, where she completed a degree in English Literature.

Nejm has spoken publicly about difficult experiences in her childhood, including bullying related to her skin tone and scars. She has also shared that she endured serious trauma as a child. Health-wise, in 2021 she was diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis, a condition affecting the scalp.

Career

Nejm began building a public profile as a performer and model in Chennai. Early in her college years she entered the 2019 Times Fresh Face competition while balancing work as an IELTS tutor. Around the same period she started performing rap shows at local venues such as Cafe Society Tambaram and took part in rap battles in Chennai’s underground scene.

In 2019 she performed an original rap titled "Change" at a competition and collaborated with musician Deveshwaar on a single called "I'm Trouble." Her stage repertoire grew to include songs that brought her recognition in local circuits, including tracks titled "Wachuwant" and "Fatal." She has performed at numerous live events in Chennai and appeared on the grand finale stage of Bigg Boss Tamil season 4 in 2020.

Alongside music, Nejm has worked as a model and has been featured in print shoots for clothing brands such as Mokshaa, Chennai. In 2023 she auditioned for and was selected as a contestant on the youth-focused reality show MTV Roadies Karm Ya Kaand; she became a member of Gautam Gulati’s gang on the show.

Public profile

Nejm’s musical identity is rooted in rap. She cites influences that include international and K-pop acts and has named rappers such as Lil Wayne and Suga among those she admires. She has described how personal struggles and life experiences have shaped her songwriting and lyrical themes. Her stage catchphrase is "Keeping it Nejm."

Outside of performance, Nejm is an animal lover and keeps pet dogs. She is known to have several tattoos placed on different parts of her body. She has also been open about lifestyle details such as being non-vegetarian and frequently smoking in public settings.

Latest updates

In 2023 Nejm’s participation in MTV Roadies Karm Ya Kaand brought her wider visibility beyond Chennai’s music scene. That year she continued to perform and maintain a presence across live events and media appearances. Her trajectory reflects a combination of underground rap credentials, live performance experience, modeling work, and reality television exposure.
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Recent Work

MTV Roadies Karm Ya Kaand (Contestant)

Selected as a contestant on the youth-based reality show and became part of Gautam Gulati's gang.

2023
Single: "I'm Trouble" (with Deveshwaar)

Collaborative single released following performances in Chennai’s rap scene.

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Performed at Times Fresh Face competition (2019)
  2. Released single "I'm Trouble" with Deveshwaar (2019)
  3. Performed on Bigg Boss Tamil season 4 finale (2020)
  4. Contestant on MTV Roadies Karm Ya Kaand (2023)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nejm (Roadies Season 19) born?

2000

What is Nejm (Roadies Season 19) known for?

Model, Rapper

What is Nejm (Roadies Season 19)’s marital status?

Unmarried