Maya Alagh

Maya Alagh
Alagh at the Charcoal-Houseproud.in launch in 2012
Born	Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Nationality	Indian
Alma mater	Loreto Convent Intermediate College
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1980–2006, 2022–2022
Spouse	Sunil Alagh
Children	Sawari Alagh, Anjori Alagh
Relatives	Sameer Nair (son-in-law)

Maya Alagh is an Indian television and film actress.[1]

Personal life

Maya is married to Sunil Alagh, who is a former managing director and CEO of Britannia Industries.[2] Their daughter Anjori Alagh is also an actress.[3] Maya started off her career as a model. She was noticed by actor, Dalip Tahil when she had gone to pick up her husband, Sunil Alagh. Dalip offered her an ad film, which she auditioned for. She was however rejected because she didn't 'look poor enough'.[4]

Maya made her television debut with the mystery-drama Chhoti Badi Baatein. It aired on Doordarshan TV (previously DD National) in the year 1986. The serial was based on the concept of superstitions.[4][5]

Filmography

• Umrao Jaan (2006)
• Mere Jeevan Saathi (2006)
• Page 3 (2005)
• LOC Kargil (2003)
• Sssshhh (2003)
• Andaaz (2003)
• Talaash: The Hunt Begins (2003)
• Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (2002)
• Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001)
• Albela (2001)
• Kachche Dhaage (1999)
• Wajood (1998)
• Sanam (1997)
• Aashique Mastane (1995)
• Ram Shastra (1995)
• Diya Aur Toofan (1995)
• Guddu (1995)
• Saajan Ki Baahon Mein (1995)
• Dance Party (1995)
• Jawab (1995)
• Betaaj Badshah (1994)
• Phool (1993)
• Chandra Mukhi (1993)
• Aaina (1993)
• Yalgaar (1992)
• Mere Baad (1988)
• Naqli Chehra (Video) (1987)
• Thodisi Bewafaii (1980)

Television

• Bloody Brothers (2022) web series on ZEE5[6]
• Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai (2005)
• Noorjahan (2000-2001)
• 1857 Kranti (2000–01)
• Kittie Party
• Heena (1998-2003)
• Ghutan (1997-1998)
• Jai Hanuman (1997-2000)
• Andaz (1994)
• The Great Maratha (1994)
• The Sword of Tipu Sultan (1990)
• Chhoti Badi Baatein (1986)
• Kavita

References

1. "Maya Alagh on her sabbatical: Kind of roles you take up is important". Mid-day. 5 July 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
2. "Bollywood actress Maya Alagh sells villa in Bengaluru for Rs 13.65 crore". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
3. Misra, Iti Shree. "Maya wants a finger in every pie". Times of India. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
4. "I was rejected from my first ad because I don't look poor enough, says Maya Alagh". Hindustan Times. 8 July 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
5. "Hindi Tv Serial Chhoti Badi Baatein Synopsis Aired On DOORDARSHAN Channel". Nettv4u. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
6. Jha, Subhash K. (22 March 2022). ""Bloody Brothers, Maya Alagh Steals The Show" – A Subhash K Jha Review". BollySpice.com - The latest movies, interviews in Bollywood. Retrieved 21 June 2023.

External links

• Maya Alagh at IMDb