Priya Bhavani Shankar , an accomplished Indian actress and television presenter, has made her mark in the Tamil entertainment industry. Here's a concise overview of her life:

-  Family : Priya was born on  December 31, 1989 , in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Her father,  Bhavani Shankar , works at SBI, and her mother,  Thangam Bhavani Shankar , is a homemaker. She has a brother named  Shiv Shankar ¹.

-  Education : Priya attended SBOA Matriculation and Higher Secondary School in Chennai. Later, she pursued a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology in Tamil Nadu¹.

-  Career : Priya started as a news presenter at the Tamil news channel Puthiya Thalaimurai. She transitioned to acting and gained fame in Tamil films. Notably, her debut film was "Meyaadha Maan" (2017) as S. Madhumitha. She also appeared in the Tamil web series "Time Enna Boss" as Dr. Bharathi¹.

-  Favorites :
    -  Food : Biryani
    -  Dessert : Brownie
    -  Actor : R. Madhavan
    -  Actress : Parvati Nair
    -  Film : "Mugavaree" (2000, Tamil)
    -  Director : Vetrimaaran
    -  Travel Destination : Greece
    -  Cricketer : Virat Kohli
    -  Hobbies : Dancing, reading, watching movies, and traveling.

-  Controversy : In 2022, Priya responded to a troll who asked about her bra size on social media, emphasizing that breasts are natural and not something she bought from another planet².

-  Fun Fact : Priya runs a multi-cuisine restaurant called Liam's Diner in Chennai.