Laya is an Indian former actress and Kuchipudi dancer who is known for her work predominantly in Telugu films, alongside Malayalam, Kannada and Tamil films. Laya first appeared as a child actor in Bhadram Koduko (1992) and later she started working as a lead actress with Swayamvaram (1999). She won two Nandi Awards for Best Actress in consecutive years for Manoharam (2000) and Preminchu (2001).[1][2]
Personal life
Laya was born in a Telugu Bramhin family in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India and attended Nirmala High School, Vijayawada. Her mother was a music teacher in Nirmala High School, Vijayawada[3] and her father a doctor. During her school days, she was a state champion seven times and won second place at National level in Chess. Later, she moved to Hyderabad and participated in multiple stage shows as a classical dancer, having performed in more than 50 stage shows. She has a bachelor's degree in Computer Applications. She married Dr. Sri Ganesh Gorty in 2006 and settled in Los Angeles, California. The couple has a daughter and a son.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Template:Dagger | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Bhadram Koduko | Lead female | Telugu | Debut film Child Artist |
| 1999 | Swayamvaram | Anu | Telugu | |
| 1999 | Maa Balaji | Sujatha | Telugu | |
| 2000 | Manoharam | Usha | Telugu | |
| 2000 | Manasunna Maaraju | Telugu | ||
| 2000 | Kodanda Ramudu | Latha | Telugu | |
| 2000 | Devullu | Sita Devi | Telugu | |
| 2001 | Ramma Chilakamma | Telugu | ||
| 2001 | Hanuman Junction | Sangeetha | Telugu | |
| 2001 | Preminchu | Meena | Telugu | |
| 2001 | Maa Aavida Meeda Vottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi | Laya | Telugu | |
| 2001 | Naalo Unna Prema | Hema | Telugu | |
| 2001 | Maduve Aagona Baa | Shanthi | Kannada | |
| 2002 | Gelupu | Telugu | ||
| 2002 | Sri Bannari Amman | Bhavani | Tamil | |
| 2002 | Siva Rama Raju | Rama Raju's wife | Telugu | |
| 2002 | Gelupu | Telugu | ||
| 2002 | Nee Premakai | Anjali | Telugu | |
| 2003 | Pellamtho Panenti | Sireesha | Telugu | |
| 2003 | Donga Ramudu And Party | Vasantha Lakshmi | Telugu | |
| 2003 | Missamma | Ratna Mala | Telugu | |
| 2004 | Veera Kannadiga | Kannada | ||
| 2003 | Nenu Pelliki Ready | Bhavana | Telugu | |
| 2004 | Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila | Mahalakshmi | Telugu | |
| 2004 | Vijayendra Varma | Telugu | ||
| 2004 | Gajendra | Indhu | Tamil | |
| 2004 | Swarabhishekam | Surekha | Telugu | |
| 2005 | Adirindayya Chandram | Rajyam | Telugu | |
| 2005 | Alice In Wonderland | Sofia | Malayalam | |
| 2005 | Thommanum Makkalum | Poonkavanam | Malayalam | |
| 2005 | Udayon | Maya | Malayalam | |
| 2005 | Chanakya | Anjali | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Rashtram | Celeine | Malayalam | |
| 2006 | Gandugali Kumara Rama | Ramale | Kannada | |
| 2010 | Brahmalokam To Yamalokam Via Bhulokam | Goddess Aadi Parashakti | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Aishwarya's mother | Telugu | Special appearance |
Television
- Mega Bangaram Mee Kosam - 1 on Gemini TV as a host
- Sambavi on ETV
- Padutha Theeyaga on ETV as a host
Awards and nominations
- Special Jury Award - Swayamvaram (1999)
- Best Actress - Manoharam (2000)[5]
- Best Actress - Preminchu (2001)
- Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu – Preminchu (2001)[6]
References
- ↑ Nandi awards for 2000 announced. The Hindu(2002-09-20).Template:Dead linkTemplate:Cbignore
- ↑ 'Preminchu', best film for 2001. The Hindu(2002-10-20).Template:Dead linkTemplate:Cbignore
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Hoax busted: Telugu actress Laya rubbishes car accident reports [VIDEO], IBTimes.
- ↑ నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ↑ Nandi awards for 2000 announced. The Hindu(2002-09-20).Template:Dead linkTemplate:Cbignore
- ↑ 'Preminchu', best film for 2001. The Hindu(2002-10-20).Template:Dead linkTemplate:Cbignore