In 2011 , she was signed by Gautham Menon to play the female lead opposite Prateik Babbar in '' Ekk Deewana Tha '' ( 2012 ) , the Hindi remake of the 2010 hit romantic drama film '' Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya '' . She essayed the role played by Trisha in the original , of Jessie Thekekuttu , a Malayali Nasrani Christian who falls in love with a Hindu boy , but is prevented from pursuing the romance by her father . The film was released in February 2012 . Jackson received praise for her performance and for her chemistry with Babbar , with BehindWoods stating that " she has done wonders , " and the Times of India saying that " she never disappoints . " In September 2012 , Jackson made her return to Tamil cinema with a supporting role in '' Thaandavam '' ( 2012 ) , starring opposite Vikram and Anushka Shetty . She was signed for the film in 2011 and shooting took place in India and London , enabling Jackson to return to see her family and friends . It was her second collaboration with director A L Vijay after '' Madrasapattinam '' ( 2010 ) . She played the role of Sarah Vinayagam , a British-born Anglo-Indian girl who wins the Miss London title . She reportedly dubbed her own dialogues in Tamil . She received her first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Tamil at the 60th Filmfare Awards South ceremony
60th Filmfare Awards South
60th Filmfare Awards South
Amy Jackson