Published 08:11 IST, October 22nd 2019
Priyanka Chopra: Lesser known facts about actor's debut film Thamizhan
Priyanka Chopra started her career with the Tamil film Thamizhan in the year 2002. Here are some lesser-known facts about the actor's debut film Thamizhan
Over the past few years, Priyanka Chopra Jonas has established herself as an A-list star in both Bollywood and Hollywood. She is also a successful singer and model as well. She had no background or connections in the film industry when she won Miss World crown. With 50+ Bollywood movies, American TV shows, and a couple of Hollywood films, she is the perfect example of a successful actor. However, contrary to popular belief, Priyanka's acting career didn't start with Bollywood but with the Tamil film industry. Here we have listed some lesser knows facts and details of her first movie Thamizhan.
Thamizan was her acting debut
The 7 Khoon Maaf actor Priyanka Chopra made her acting debut with the film Thamizhan in the year 2002. However, her first Bollywood debut was The Hero: Love Story of a Spy in 2003. She played the leading role in Andaaz which features Akshay Kumar and Lara Dutta in pivotal roles.
Directoral debut for Majith
Thamizhan was not just Priyanka Chopra's acting debut. Screenwriter, Majith who has worked in Tamil films, made his directorial debut with the 2002 release. The film was a social drama film, and it received mixed reviews from the audience.
Vijay and Priyanka Chopra sang a Tamil duet
Thamizhan also is Priyanka's singing debut. She sang a duet for the movie as well. Ullathai Killathe is a duet which sees her hitting many high notes without any hitch.
D. Imman's debut as a music director
Immanuel Vasanth Dinakaran, who is better known as D Imman is a singer who predominantly works in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam film industry. Thamizhan was his first film as music director and since then, he has composed for more than 100 films. He has also composed music for TV serials.
Updated 12:03 IST, October 22nd 2019