Shubha Phutela, who made her debut in Kollywood with 'Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathiley', passed away in Bengaluru on Tuesday. She was just 21.

According to sources, Shubha was suffering from kidney related ailment and was undergoing treatment. However, she developed some complications and breathed her last on Tuesday at the hospital.

Shubha, who was also a model, is survived by father, mother, sister and brother.

Sha was born in Ludhiana, Punjab to Dr Rajpal Phutela and Santosh Phutela. Her father is scientist in the field of Microbiology. Her mother retired as a teacher.

She has an elder sister and a younger brother. Her elder sister is married to an IT professional and is settled in the US. Her younger brother is doing his Bachelors degree in engineering.