Preity Zinta carried a countrywide hunt a few months back for a small girl of around 4-7 years of age to play her younger self for her upcoming production Ishkq In Paris.
She, however after extensive search couldn't find the right candidate for the role. Now she has decided to cast her 6 year old niece for this role. Maya is her brother's daughter and lives in Los Angeles. Maya have not faced camera before but she really impressed everyone with her performance in front of camera for the movie.
This movie is all set to release in November 2012 and is directed by Prem Raj.