Maya (actress)
Maya | |
|---|---|
| Born | Preethi Shankar 1989 (age 31–32) Tamil nadu |
| Other names | Preethi |
| Occupation | Actress, Doctor (BDS) |
| Spouse(s) | Yashwanth |
Maya is an Indian film actress who has appeared in the Tamil film industry. After making her film debut with AR Murugadoss's production Maan Karate (2014) in a supporting role, she has since moved on to play leading roles.
Career[]
Preethi Shankar attended SRM Dental College and became qualified as a dentist before venturing into films. She made her acting debut by playing a supporting role in Maan Karate (2014) as one of the five software professionals who befriend Sivakarthikeyan's character.[1] Preethi then adapted the stage name of Maya when starring in her first leading role, through the horror film Darling 2. Portraying a Muslim girl seeking revenge, the film garnered mixed reviews upon release.[2] Maya then went on to work in the romantic comedy film, Unnodu Ka opposite Aari, after the director was impressed with her stills from Darling 2.[3]
Filmography[]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Anjana | ||
| 2014 | Maan Karate | Vaishnavi | |
| 2016 | Darling 2 | Ayesha | |
| 2016 | Unnodu Ka | Abhirami | |
| 2016 | Metro | Swetha |
References[]
- ^ "'Darling' Dentist Has 1 More Film". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ Menon, Vishal (2 April 2016). "Darling-II: Estate of despair". Thehindu.com. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ Subhakeerthana, S. (24 March 2016). "No glamour for Maya". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
External links[]
- Living people
- Actresses in Tamil cinema
- Actresses from Tamil Nadu
- Indian film actresses
- 21st-century Indian actresses
- 1989 births