Who is Wamiqa Gabbi? Meet the ‘DC’ actress winning praise as Chandra alongside Lokesh Kanagaraj in Arun Matheswaran’s directorial |

‘DC’ is making headlines for Lokesh Kanagaraj’s acting debut, but Wamiqa Gabbi has emerged as another major talking point. Her emotional performance and screen presence have grabbed significant attention, leaving a strong impression on the audience with her portrayal of Chandra. As curiosity about the character grew, netizens are now asking a simple question: Who is Wamiqa Gabbi?

Wamiqa Gabbi’s Chandra in ‘DC’ is appreciated

Wamiqa is seen playing the character of Chandra, who has many emotional layers and an important role in the story. Her performance has caught audiences’ attention because she brings strength and vulnerability to the role. Her scenes with Lokesh Kanagaraj, who is playing the lead character Devadas, have also become a talking point. Many viewers feel that the two actors share a natural screen presence. For Wamiqa, DC is another opportunity to show the range that she has built through roles across different languages. The film has also introduced her work to a larger Tamil audience who may not have been closely following her career before.

From child artist to multi-language performer

Wamiqa Gabbi was born in 1993 in Chandigarh and started her acting career at a very young age. She had an early appearance in Hindi cinema before moving on to more substantial roles. Her first lead role was in the 2013 film ‘Sixteen,’ after which she became a common face in Punjabi films. She later expanded her work to Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu films. Films like Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22, Godha and Iravaakaalam helped her build a varied filmography. She got recognition for her role as Aditi Singh in the Malayalam film Godha, which introduced her to the wider South Indian audience. Wamiqa Gabbi also entered the digital space and has taken up roles that gave her an opportunity to experiment with different characters and genres.

About ‘DC’

Directed by Arun Matheswaran, ‘DC’ features Wamiqa Gabbi as Chandra and Lokesh Kanagaraj as Devadas in his much-discussed acting debut. Sanjana Krishnamoorthy is also part of the cast, playing Parvathy. The film combines action, drama, and emotional elements while presenting Lokesh in a completely new role in front of the camera.For Wamiqa Gabbi, however, the film could become another important step in her career as audiences 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. The character’s impact may now encourage more viewers to explore the actress’ journey beyond ‘DC.’