As ‘DC’ is flashing headlines for Lokesh Kanagaraj’s acting debut, Wamiqa Gabbi has emerged as another major talking point with a stellar performance and screen presence as Chandra, leaving a rather strong impression on the audience. As curiosity about the character grew, Tamil audiences are now asking a simple question: Who is Wamiqa Gabbi?
Wamiqa plays the character of Chandra, who portrays many emotional layers as well as an important part in the story. Her performance has caught audiences’ attention on account of the strength and vulnerability she brings to Chandra. Her scenes with Lokesh, who plays the lead character Devadas, have also become a major talking point. The film has undoubtedly introduced Wamiqa’s work to a larger Tamil audience who may not have been closely following her career before. DC serves as another opportunity for her to showcase the range she has built through roles across different languages.
Interestingly, Wamiqa’s debut in Tamil happened long before DC. In 2016, Wamiqa was introduced in Gitanjali Selvaraghavan’s Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam. Her Kollywood journey was followed by playing the lead in an anthology series, ‘Modern Love Chennai ‘. In the episode ‘Ninaivo Oru Paravai’, helmed by Thiagaraja Kumararaja, Wamiqa captivates as Sam, emphasising the importance of physical intimacy in modern relationships.
Born in 1993, Wamiqa started her acting career at a very young age, appearing in Hindi cinema before moving on to more substantial roles. Her first lead role was in the film ‘Sixteen’, after which she became a common face in Punjabi films. She later expanded her work to Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu films.
Directed by Arun Matheswaran, ‘DC’ features Wamiqa Gabbi as Chandra and Lokesh Kanagaraj as Devadas in his highly anticipated acting debut. For Wamiqa, the film has become a significant step in her career as audiences have begun to discover more of her work. After years of moving between industries and languages, her performance as Chandra is giving her a fresh wave of attention.
Source: Times of India
