Maya Alagh
{{short description|Indian television and film actress|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{BLP sources|date=November 2014}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Maya Alagh
| image = Maya Alagh at the Charcoal-Houseproud.in launch 07.jpg
| caption = Alagh at the Charcoal-Houseproud.in launch in 2012
| other names =
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| birth_place = Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
| nationality = Indian
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| alma_mater = Loreto Convent Intermediate College
| occupation = Actress
| spouse = Sunil Alagh
| years_active = 1980–2006, 2022–2022
| children = Sawari Alagh, Anjori Alagh
| relatives = Sameer Nair (son-in-law)
| awards =
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Maya Alagh is an Indian television and film actress.{{Cite web |date=2022-07-05 |title=Maya Alagh on her sabbatical: Kind of roles you take up is important |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/web-series/article/maya-alagh-on-her-sabbatical-kind-of-roles-you-take-up-is-important-23234428 |access-date=2023-06-21 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}
Personal life
Maya is married to Sunil Alagh, who is a former managing director and CEO of Britannia Industries.{{Cite web|title=Bollywood actress Maya Alagh sells villa in Bengaluru for Rs 13.65 crore|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/real-estate/bollywood-actress-maya-alagh-sells-villa-in-bengaluru-for-rs-13-65-crore-7283251.html|access-date=2022-02-08|website=Moneycontrol|language=en}} Their daughter Anjori Alagh is also an actress.{{cite news |title=Maya wants a finger in every pie |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news/Maya-wants-a-finger-in-every-pie/articleshow/2881566.cms |newspaper=Times of India |accessdate=20 October 2014|last1=Misra |first1=Iti Shree }} 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'.{{Cite web|date=8 July 2017|title=I was rejected from my first ad because I don't look poor enough, says Maya Alagh|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/i-was-rejected-from-my-first-ad-because-i-don-t-look-poor-enough-says-maya-alagh/story-6X4qHAEXkws6hFG8H4XYDK.html|access-date=17 February 2019|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}
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.{{Cite web|title=Hindi Tv Serial Chhoti Badi Baatein Synopsis Aired On DOORDARSHAN Channel|url=https://nettv4u.com/about/Hindi/tv-serials/chhoti-badi-baatein|access-date=2022-02-08|website=Nettv4u|language=en}}
Filmography
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- Thodisi Bewafaii (1980)
- Naqli Chehra (Video) (1987)
- Mere Baad (1988)
- Yalgaar (1992)
- Aaina (1993)
- Chandra Mukhi (1993)
- Phool (1993)
- Betaaj Badshah (1994)
- Jawab (1995)
- Dance Party (1995)
- Saajan Ki Baahon Mein (1995)
- Guddu (1995)
- Diya Aur Toofan (1995)
- Ram Shastra (1995)
- Aashique Mastane (1995)
- Sanam (1997)
- Wajood (1998)
- Kachche Dhaage (1999)
- Albela (2001)
- Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001)
- Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (2002)
- Talaash: The Hunt Begins (2003)
- Talaash: The Hunt Begins (2003)
- Andaaz (2003)
- Sssshhh (2003)
- LOC Kargil (2003)
- Page 3 (2005)
- Mere Jeevan Saathi (2006)
- Umrao Jaan (2006)
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Television
- Kavita
- Chhoti Badi Baatein (1986)
- The Sword of Tipu Sultan (1990)
- The Great Maratha (1994)
- Andaz (1994)
- Jai Hanuman (1997-2000)
- Ghutan (1997-1998)
- Heena (1998-2003)
- Kittie Party
- 1857 Kranti (2000–01)
- Noorjahan (2000-2001)
- Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai (2005)
- Bloody Brothers (2022) web series on ZEE5{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Subhash K. |date=2022-03-22 |title="Bloody Brothers, Maya Alagh Steals The Show" – A Subhash K Jha Review |url=https://bollyspice.com/bloody-brothers-maya-alagh-steals-the-show-a-subhash-k-jha-review/ |access-date=2023-06-21 |website=BollySpice.com - The latest movies, interviews in Bollywood |language=en-US}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|0015808}}
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Category:Year of birth missing (living people)
Category:Indian film actresses
Category:Actresses in Hindi cinema
Category:Actresses from Uttar Pradesh
Category:Indian television actresses
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