Keerthi Pandian feels vindicated as she makes her debut after overcoming bodyshaming by Tamil filmmakers
Long before making her acting debut with the recently-released Thumbaa, Keerthi Pandian was happily managing her father, actor-politician Arun Pandian’s business, which involved distributing films overseas. But the idea of getting into acting in movies was always there.
The transition into films was smooth because she has always had an inclination towards the arts, “whether it is a musical instrument or acting in a theatre play”. Having already appeared in short films and music videos, Keerthi ventured into theatre production, and her work has taken her across India. Says Keerthi, a trained salsa and ballet dancer, “Theatre is something I will never let go.” Excerpts from an interview:
You mentioned during a press meet that you were fortunate to debut with Thumbaa. What prompted you to sign the film?
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