The leading Telugu heroine, Laya made a momentous entry into the tinsel world with the film 'Swayamvaram' (1999) while doing her intermediate. She shot into fame within a short span of time and carved a niche for herself with her crisp and sterling performances, and inimitable style. Hailing from Vijaywada (Andhra Pradesh), now living in Hyderabad, the talented actress has appeared as a child artiste in the award-winning film 'Bhadram Koduko'. She was a national-level chess player when she was barely eight. A rare combination of beauty and brains, this accomplished danseuse who have done more than 50 stage shows, has many features in her cap. Sincere and hardworking, the pretty actress has done some films in Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada as well. The multi-talented Laya is an MCA holder and recipient of several honours which includes the coveted Nandi awards for three consecutive years.