Who is Chrisann Pereira, the 27-year-old Mumbai-based actor who landed up in Sharjah prison

Chrisann Pereira was also a part of a web series called Thinkistan. She lives in Borivli along with her parents and brother.

Chrisann Pereira is an actor who has worked in movies like Sadak 2 and Batla House where she played supporting roles. (Instagram/Chrisann Pereira)

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While two persons were arrested for planting drugs on Borivali-based actor Chrisann Pereira (27) and the latter is still lodged in a Sharjah prison since April 1, here’s a quick look on the actor’s career till now and what the police probe has revealed.

From plays to movies — Chrisann Pereira’s journey till now

Chrisann Pereira is an actor who has worked in movies like Sadak 2 and Batla House where she played supporting roles. Apart from that, the actress has been a part of several plays like Three Women, Drumroll and Sundays with Chitra. Pereira was also a part of a web series called Thinkistan. She lives in Borivli along with her parents and brother.

How did Chrisann Pereira end up in Sharjah prison

A fraudster, who identified himself as Ravi, approached Pereira’s mother Premila and claimed to be a talent consultant in March last week. He told Pereira that there is an audition for a web series in Sharjah. He also asked her to carry a trophy in which he had hidden drugs which subsequently led to her arrest in Sharjah.

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What has police probe revealed

The police found out that a person called Anthony Paul had a fight with Premila earlier and wanted to get back at her. He made a plan and included another person who pretended to be Ravi. The police have arrested both the accused and efforts are on to get Pereira back to the country.

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