Chennai: Trisha Krishnan, one of South Indian cinema’s most popular and sought-after heroines, turns 37 today.
The actress who is often fondly called ‘Jessie’ and ‘Jannu’ thanks to characters that left an impression in the hearts and minds of her fans, may be an in-demand star today, but she didn’t attain that stature overnight. Trisha has come a long way was crowned. From her debut in the Tamil film Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002) to her award-winning role in 96 (2018) and beyond, there is no stopping Trisha.
Some lesser known facts about Trisha:
SHE WAS IN FALGUNI PATHAK’S VIDEO
For those of you who aren’t aware of the nineties pop music scene, before she became a star, Trisha appeared in the music video of Falguni Pathak’s hit song, Meri chunar udd udd jayee. Dressed in white saree, Trisha carried fairy vibes straight out of a painting. Incidentally, her co-star in the video was actress Ayesha Takia.
BLINK-AND-MISS ROLE
Trisha had a minor role in the1999 film Jodi, which starred Simran and. With minimal make-up and lovely frizz in the hair, Trisha looked very different back then.
SHE IS AN ANIMAL LOVER
One look at Trisha’s Instagram Stories, and you would find at least one pic with her furry friends at any given time. An ardent animal lover, Trisha has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for Angels For Animals campaign by PETA. Videos of her with her dogs during the COVID-19 pandemic would win everybody’s heart.
IF NOT AN ACTRESS…
Before she became an actress, Trisha aspired to become a criminal psychologist. However, her ambition came to a halt when she began receiving acting offers. The decision has paid off for sure. Besides being a huge star today, she has won many awards, notably the Tamil Nadu State film award and the Andhra Pradesh Nandi Award.
COMING UP
Trisha is working on Mani Ratnam’s ambitious film ‘Ponniyin Selvan and director Saravanan’s Raangi. She will also be seen in the Malayalam film Ram directed by Jeethu Joseph, and starring Mohanlal in the lead.
