Maya (actress)
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.
Maya | |
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Born | Preethi Shankar 1989 Tamil nadu |
Other names | Preethi |
Occupation | Actress, Doctor(BDS) |
Spouse(s) | Yashwanth |
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 |
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2013 | Anba Azhaga | Anjana | |
2014 | Maan Karate | Vaishnavi | |
2016 | Darling 2 | Ayesha | |
2016 | Unnodu Ka | Abhirami | |
2016 | Metro | Swetha |
References
- http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Darling-Dentist-Has-1-More-Film/2016/01/23/article3236558.ece
- http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/darlingii-review-estate-of-despair/article8426609.ece
- http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/240316/no-glamour-for-maya.html