Film, Theatre, and Media

Aishwarya Rai's debut film was the Tamil movie 'Iruvar' (1997) directed by Mani Ratnam. Her first Bollywood film was 'Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya' later that same year.

Rani Mukerji made her debut in the Bengali film 'Biyer Phool' in 1996. Her first Hindi film was 'Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat' in 1997.

Karisma Kapoor's debut film was 'Prem Qaidi' in 1991, which was a moderate success. She gained wider recognition with films like 'Jigar' and 'Anari' in the following years.

Aamir Khan made his debut as a leading actor in 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' (1988), which was a major commercial success and established him as a romantic hero. The film was a modern adaptation of 'Romeo and Juliet'.

Salman Khan's debut was in 'Biwi Ho To Aisi' (1988) in a supporting role. His first film as a lead actor was 'Maine Pyar Kiya' (1989), which was a blockbuster hit.

Anil Kapoor made his debut in 'Woh Saat Din' (1983) as a lead actor. The film was a remake of a Tamil film and marked the beginning of his successful career in Bollywood.

Kaho Na Pyar Hai (2000) was Amisha Patel's debut film, launching her career alongside Hrithik Roshan. The film was a major blockbuster and marked the introduction of both lead actors. Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage came later in her career, while Bhoolbhulaiya is a different genre film from a different era.

Narasimha (1991) was Urmila Matondkar's debut film as a child actress, though she gained prominence as a leading lady with Rangeela (1995). Bhoot (2003) came much later in her career. SHREEMAAN ASHIQ and Chamatkar are not her first films.

Kareena Kapoor's debut film was indeed 'Refugee' (2000), directed by J.P. Dutta and co-starring Abhishek Bachchan. This launched her career despite the film's mixed box office performance. The other options list her later, more famous films.

Manisha Koirala's actual first film was the Nepali film 'Pheri Bhetaula' (1989), before her Bollywood debut in 'Saudagar' (1991). This is a lesser-known fact as she gained fame through her Hindi films. The other options are all her later Bollywood films.

Raveena Tandon's debut film was indeed 'Patthar Ke Phool' (1991), co-starring Salman Khan. Her later films like 'Mohra' (1994) and 'Keemat' (1998) were more commercially successful, but this was her first appearance.

Saif Ali Khan's debut was indeed 'Aashiq Awara' (1993), though he gained more recognition with later films like 'Yeh Dillagi' (1994) and 'Dil Chahta Hai' (2001). The film was produced by his mother, Sharmila Tagore. The other options are his more famous later works.

Madhuri Dixit's first film was indeed 'Abodh' (1984), directed by Apoorva Sahastrabuddhe. Though the film was unsuccessful, it launched her career before she became a star with 'Tezaab' (1988). The other options are her later, more successful films.

Pilot Theatre in Chennai was indeed the first theatre in India to install Cinerama in the 1960s. Cinerama was a widescreen process using three synchronized 35mm projectors. Sathyam, Devi, and Anand are other famous Chennai theatres but did not have Cinerama. This is a niche historical fact about Chennai's cinema history.