Preetha Raaghav | |
|---|---|
| Born | Preetha Subramanian |
| Other names | Preetha Raaghav |
| Occupation(s) | Anchor, actress |
| Spouse | |
Preetha is an Indian television personality[1] and film producer. She also hosted Cinema Karam Coffee onSTAR Vijay and the popular cookery show Sunday Samayal onSun TV.[2] While still in college she received an offer for acting in an advertisement. After a one-year career in advertisements Preetha began her television career with the serial Aalayam which aired on Sun TV in 1999.[3][4] She has acted in severalTamil language serials that were screened on Sun TV. She also has participated in thefirst series of the dance reality showJodi Number One along with her husbandRaaghav in STAR Vijay. The couple was one of the three finalists.[5]
Preetha produced the fantasy thriller filmNanjupuram which featured her husband Raaghav in the lead role.[6] It was Raaghav's debut film.[7] She also participated in the music showGold Winner Isai Kudumbam[8] and serials like Chithi (Sun TV) and Marumagal (Vijay TV).[4] She acted in the serial Maanada Mayilaada onKalaignar TV along with his husband. They both played the characters of terrorists.[3] She is also aMohiniattam andBharatnatyam dancer.[4]
Preetha's first film appearance was inDumm Dumm Dumm (2001).[4] She received her school education inMuscat, bachelor's degree in travel management fromEthiraj College for Women in Chennai. Master's degree in Social Work fromDG Vaishnav College. While studying in DG Vaishnav College she married music director and television actor Raaghav. She studied atOhio University on a scholarship. To earn her living in Ohio Preetha taught Public Speaking and Bharatnatyam.[4] She also works as a soft-skills trainer inWipro.[2]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Mugavaree | Sridhar's sister | Debut film |
| 2001 | Dumm Dumm Dumm | Charu | |
| 2002 | Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke! | Preetha | |
| 2003 | Five by Four | Shruti |
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Aalayam | Sun TV | |
| 2001 | Chithi | ||
| 2002 | Marumagal | Vijay TV | |
| 2003–2004 | Sahana | Rasi | Jaya TV |
| 2009 | Arasi | Sun TV | |
| 2013–2014 | Pasamalar | Uma | |
| 2021 | Anbe Vaa | Baby |
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006 | Sunday Samayal | Host | Sun TV |
| 2006 | Jodi No. 1 | Contestant | Vijay TV |
| 2007 | Maanada Mayilada | Kalaignar TV | |
| 2021 | Rowdy Baby | Sun TV |