Maya (actress)
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1991 (age 34–35)
Maya | |
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| Born | Preethi Shankar 1991 (age 34–35) Tamil Nadu |
| Other names | Preethi |
| Occupations | Actress, Doctor (BDS) |
Maya is an Indian 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 and she has since moved on to play leading roles. Premadesam is her latest film.
Preethi Shankar attended SRM Dental College and became qualified as a dentist before venturing into films. She was noticed for her supporting role in Maan Karate (2014) as one of the five software professionals who befriend Sivakarthikeyan's character.[1] Preethi then adopted 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]