Taapsee Pannu marks Women's Day as her release date, yet again

Taapsee Pannu who is known for her incredible work in content driven cinema is taking over Women's Day, marking it as her release date. The actress who has given us some of the best cinematic experiences with her relatable, strong characters, had a huge success with her recent women's day release, Badla.

The actress is now taking over International Women's day of 2020 with Thappad, a social drama, which is inspired by true-life incidents. The film will reunite Taapsee Pannu and Anubhav Sinha after their 2018 outing, Mulk. The director-actress duo were keen on collaborating again for another brave project. Anubhav had decided on casting Taapsee while they were still shooting Mulk.

Thappad is a female-oriented subject that questions the society and Taapsee’s protagonist will be a middle-class girl. The film will feature a strong supporting cast.

Anubhav who has penned down the social drama will also be producing the film, which is set to go on floors in late August and will be shot in Delhi.

Taapsee Pannu continues her game changing performance in 2019

Taapsee Pannu has been firmly established as the game changer of 2018 and has continued her path-breaking movies in 2019!. Having worked non stop for over a year, the actress started 2019 shooting for anticipated films like Mission Mangal and multi lingual film Game Over.

The actress who is known for her powerful characters gave a fantastic performance in her first release this year, Badla. As expected the film has bagged rave reviews as well as has become a winner at the box office. The film which reunites Taapsee Pannu and Amitabh Bachchan has left us spellbound asking for more.

While the actress is reeling in the success of Badla, she has already moved ahead to shoot the second schedule of the much awaited film, Saand Ki Aankh, the story of one of the world’s oldest sharpshooters - Chandro Tomar and Prakashi Tomar.

The actress who has become voice for change is giving us some of the strongest cinematic experience with each character she plays.

The audience and her fans are now eagerly waiting to see the actress deliver more such challenging and out of the box characters in her upcoming films.

Taapsee headed home to surprise dad for his retirement between a packed schedule

Taapsee Pannu is currently basking in the praise, Rumi has been getting in the film Manmarziyaan. A film that has seen many firsts, from it being Anurag Kashyap’s first romantic directorial venture to Taapsee as a full fledged feisty Punjaban. It is a film that people are calling a new aged love and to add to it, the music and everyone's looks from the film seem to be a continued topic of discussion.

Apart from Manmarziyaan, Taapsee has been busy shooting for her upcoming film with Big B directed by Sujoy Ghosh for Badla. She has also been working on brand projects, focusing on her app and prepping for a new film she will begin shooting soon. But even amidst all the work, somethings take most priority and that is Family. Taapsee has always been a family oriented girl. She lives with her sister and never fails to show her fans a glimpse of her family life. The actress' father recently retired after many years of service and his last day was when Taapsee was in between many projects in Mumbai. But that didnt stop the Pink actress to do something for her father. With the help of her sister, the actress planned a surprise party and when her dad least expected, she showed up at the door with a cake and bouquet in hand. What an adorable gesture!!  When asked about it she said, "I had been waiting to see this day when my father would finally retire from decades of work he has been doing. Used to see him go to work driving a scooter and later a car for minimum  2-3 hours everyday. His office always used to be far away from our residence and once I started working I always wanted to see this day he doesn’t need to work anymore and can finally relax and do whatever he wants to in a day with no obligation. Did not want to miss it at any cost so I made sure I take that day off from my schedule to fly down to Delhi for a few hours."

The actress headed back to the film set in a few hours, but even if it was for a little time, she ensure she made dad feel special.

We understand everyone juggles with finding a balance between work and family but we absolutely love the effort Taapsee puts into it to make it work.

Taapsee contributed the key word to the Bijlee Giregi song, which was an unplanned addition by Kashyap to the fantastic Manmarziyaan album

Taapsee Pannu’s Manmarziyaan has taken the internet and audiences by storm. It isn’t just because of Taapsee’s fantastic and feisty character in the film called Rumi, but also the music has been rocking charts since its release. With over 9 songs that have released, there is one that audiences absolutely love and that is Bijlee Giregi, the song that talks about Rumi’s character as honestly as possible.

There are two amazing back stories to this song that were recently discovered. Apparently, Anurag Kashyap decided to add this song to the film after they had completed half the shoot because he loved how Taapsee had depicted Rumi’s character and thought there should be a song dedicated to such a strong and powerful character. He sat down with the lyricist, Shellee and came up with the words of the song. The second story is while coming up with the lyrics, the director and lyricist knew they had to add ‘Laal Pari’ into the song. This term ‘Laal Pari’ was coined by Rumi aka Taapsee herself and the director knew it had to be part of the track because it gave it more depth.

When asked Taapsee about the term ‘Laal Pari’ and the addition to the song she said, “When I turned up shoot for Manmarziyaan in my red hair it was quite a look that everybody liked and was talking about on the set as well. And since the atmosphere was quite fun and quirky on the set all the time I knew someone will come up with a funny name for me seeing me in this red hair look so before anyone else could do that I coined this name for myself and we ended up using this name, Laal Pari, in the song as well as a scene in the film.”

Taapsee Pannu takes role prep inspiration from Big B for Mulk!

Taapsee Pannu has been busy in the Scottish highlands shooting for her upcoming film Badla which is being directed by Sujoy Ghosh. She is also basking in the success of Soorma which has been doing well at the box office and is also currently awaiting the release of her next film, Mulk which is directed by Anubhav Sinha. The reason it has been touted as a much talked about film is because it talks about a topic everyone tiptoes around, Islamophobia.

Taapsee plays a lawyer in the film, Aarti Mohammed who takes to fighting a case in the court to battle the allegations on her father in law who becomes victim of religious discrimination on being accused of raising a terrorist son. In every scene from the trailer Taapsee hits the bulls eye with her delivery, acting and emotion. While this is the first time the actress is donning the role of a lawyer,it doesn’t   seem like it on screen.

 One of the inspirations who helped Taapsee during the prep of her role is her Pink and Badla costar, Amitabh Bachchan. As Taapsee saw the veteran actor play a lawyer in her first film with legendary actor in 2016, she took a few tips and points from his role as lawyer and applied it to her own. Taapsee who spent a considerable

Time with the actor back in 2016 during the shoot of Pink took nuances of his role and applied that to the prep of her own role as a lawyer this time around. 

Amitabh's role is one of the best lawyer roles on screen according to Taapsee and it seems like she really took inspiration from him during the shoot of Mulk.

Speaking about it, Taapsee said, “On celluloid, Bachchan sirs character and role in Pink and his portrayal of a stern yet convincing lawyer for me was the best point of reference. Since I have worked with him on the film in 2016, I had a good point of reference of how he executed the role. While pf course we are diverse as actors and the kind of role I essay and situations of my role are much different, there were still nuances of the role which I picked up”.

Why did Taapsee choose to work on Mulk?

Taapsee Pannu is shooting for Sujoy Ghosh’s thriller Badla in Scotland and also stars Amitabh Bachchan. The Pink actress has been shooting for films back to back and has two films out for release within 3 weeks of each other. Soorma which is up for release this week, will see Taapsee play the character of Harpreet Kaur, an Indian field hockey player, opposite Diljit Dosanjh’s Sandeep Singh, whereas the Anubhav Sinha helmed courtroom drama, Mulk will see Taapsee play the role of a defence lawyer.

Mulk is based on one of the most controversial topics not just in India, but the world; Islamophobia.  An issue as sensitive and controversial as this, a lot of people were wary about the way it would be received by the audience. However, Taapsee being the fiery woman she is, wanted things to change and therefore decided to act in the film. She wanted to be the voice for a cause that not everyone wants to be associated with; the cause of humanity. In order to get the point of view of Muslims who are ostracized as a whole due to Islamic terrorist activities, the Naam Shabana actress wanted to work in a film that would resonate in the minds of the audience in general.

She said, " I have grown up in an area in delhi where I didn’t really come across many Muslims but in Mumbai my life is practically run by 3 important people who all are a part of Muslim community and I never really realised that or considered that until I started seeing people pointing it out or the world politics going bizarre. This really made my voice my opinion through my work and hence I felt the urge to say yes to Mulk apart from the fact that Anubhav sir had beautifully crafted this story. I think it’s high time the elephant in the room is addressed.

Taapsee Pannu takes inspiration from this Hollywood actress for Badla

While the media is currently going gaga over the adorable selfie of Taapsee and Big B from Scotland as they have begun shooting for Badla, we just heard something amazing regarding Taapsee’s look in the film. The Pink actress who plays a successful entrepreneur in the film will be power dressing like never before. While Bollywood is slowly catching up to strong powerful working women who dress for their role, Hollywood slays each powerful look. The most well known has to be Kerry Washington from her show, Scandal. The actress not only plays a powerful business owner but one who advices the president of the United States of America.

Taapsee and the Badla team kept Kerry Washington in mind while planning outfits for the actress from pencil skirts, crisp shirts & stilettos to pant suits that are pinstriped with clean cuts and dresses that make heads turn. While we have seen Kerry rock her look we cannot wait to see Taapsee strut her power in Badla. " It’s a character I have never done before so wanted to have an interesting look put together. She is a sharp and intimidating woman who dresses up in an extremely prim n proper way. Kerry Washington’s look was a perfect reference point for us and if I can achieve something even close to hers I think we will be good", said the Naam Shabana actress.

Taapsee will be seen in Soorma alongside Diljit Dosanjh in a Hockey Biopic about Sandeep Singh, it will hit cinemas on 13th July 2018.

Taapsee immediately said yes to Nitishastra when she heard the theme of the short film

Taapsee Pannu has always been praised for the roles she has chosen, especially after PINK. The actor rose to the peaks of success after the Shoojit Sircar film on victim blaming and sexual harassment was released. The actress now is debuting in her first ever short film, Nitishastra. The film directed by Kapil Verma throws light on sexual harassment and rape. She will be acting alongside Vicky Arora. The film is part of the category called Large Short Films. Many award-winning shorts are part of this category.

Taapsee who has made her mark as an actress with substance chose to do this short film because of its topic. When the director narrated it to her, she knew she had to be part of the film. Not only because of how relevant the topic was in today's times but also the action sequences and twists in the story that sounded challenging. 

When asked about her decision she said "I wasn’t really sure if n when will I do a short film but when Kapil narrated me the idea I just had one thing in my mind that it’s only me who should do it n instantly grabbed the opportunity. The idea of the short film revolves around 2 very important films of my career, pink and Naam Shabana so I was instantly driven to do it. Kapil asked for 3 days of shoot and 2 days to train for the fight which I was more than happy to give."

Taapsee sources decor items for her new home from Spain

Its a dream for any person to buy a home in the city of dreams, Mumbai. Actress Taapsee Paanu recently fulfilled her dreams of owning her own pad in Mumbai. Early last year she gifted herself a 3 and a half BHK apartment in Andheri, Mumbai. It was a dream come true for the talented actress who recently finished shooting for her film Manmarziyaan directed by Anurag Kashyap opposite Abhishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal. After completing the film she went off to Spain along with sister Shagun to source some unique decor items for her new home.

Taapsee always wanted her new home to look different from other homes and wanted to give the touch of a personal intimate feel. Taapsee loves unique decor items and artefacts and what better place would be other than Spain. She along with her sister Shagun while on holiday in Spain went on the shopping spree for their pad in Mumbai. Her sister Shagun took the onus of decorating the home with some professional help once they back in town.

When asked Taapsee about her Spain shopping for her new home, she said, “The theme of my house is shabby chic which is born in Europe so when I was doing the interiors of the house I felt the best way to do the decor is to get stuff from Europe itself and make the house unique. Even though it required insane amount of walking around during my Spain trip dragging huge bags along but it was totally worth it because all the things I managed to get won’t be available here and they surely make the home look like how I always wanted it to be."

After Katrina, Taapsee Pannu replaces Kangana for a leading brand

Actress Taapsee Pannu currently is at her career high in Bollywood. After giving some unforgettable performances last year with her films she all set with multiple releases this year too. Other than grabbing maximum eyeballs for her performances she is also the most sought-after names for various brands and corporates for endorsements.

Early last year it was reported Taapsee replaced actress Kangana Ranaut for a hair care brand and even was paid more than Kangana to endorse the brand. Later it was also reported that she replaced Katrina Kaif for a brand the actress was earlier endorsing. After having already become the face of several brands, Taapsee has now replaced Kanga Ranaut for a clothing line brand - Melange by Lifestyle.

Taapsee has an amazing sense of styling and dressing and her styling instantly connects with the youth and masses. Owing to her immense popularity amongst youths and the most sought-after names Melange chose her to represent their brand as an ambassador.

Taapsee Pannu roped in as the brand ambassador of Nivea India

Taapsee Pannu, who’s become the new favourite face for brands, is on an endorsement spree. The actress, who’s been on an up rise since PINK, has had no looking back. Her immense popularity amongst the audience especially the youth is what makes her a favourite currently for several brands. Already a face for as many as six brands, in a new turn of events, Nivea India announced Taapsee Pannu as their brand new ambassador and face for the body wash category and shower gel category. The brand believes that the Naam Shabana actress is the perfect ambassador to promote Nivea Creme Care due to her youth icon status and therefore deemed her a perfect fit. When asked of her new endorsement deal, the actress, who is currently shooting for Anurag Kashyap’s Manmarziyaan, quipped, “It’s such an amazing feeling to be roped in by a brand for which you have been a consumer since years. The quality, reach and range of their products is so wide that it’s an honour to be chosen as their brand ambassador."

Taapsee Pannu stays connected to her roots while shooting for Soorma

Taapsee recently wrapped up her India schedule of Shaad Ali's Soorma a film on the life of former hockey skipper Sandeep Singh alongside actors Diljit Dosanjh and Angad Bedi. Taapsee plays the character of a hockey player paired opposite to Diljit. The shooting of Soorma is currently in progress in Shahabad, a small village in Haryana. Taapsee, who hails from a Sikh family, got nostalgic while shooting in Shahabad since most of her years she spent in Delhi and Mumbai. Taapsee spent her early years to pursue best of educations in Delhi but she always remembered her roots from Punjab and strived to spend some time in meadows and enjoying the life in the village without work stress. While shooting for Soorma she fulfilled her wish by spending some quality time by visiting local Gurudwara, eating food from local dhabas, wearing traditional clothes, visiting local farms of wheat and sugar canes. She enjoyed every bit of her life spending time in Shahabad which she missed out in metropolitan cities. Taapsee had the best of her time while staying rooted to her culture. When asked Taapsee, she said, “While growing up it was a tradition to go back to our ancestral village back in Punjab almost every holiday season. But lately after moving to Mumbai I didn’t get much time to go there. Visiting Shahabad refreshed all those memories. I really enjoyed shooting in that locality. It has so many memories attached to it like playing in the fields, tubewell, having some typical Punjabi paranthas from local houses. The air in these areas makes me feel nostalgic.”

Is Taapsee Pannu the busiest face this year in the endorsements world?

The Judwaa 2 actor is currently shooting for her upcoming courtroom drama ‘Mulk’ alongside Rishi Kapoor, is paving a way of her own in the industry. Taapsee is soon going to start shooting for her next project Flicker Singh which also has her PINK co-star Angad Bedi and Punjab’s sensational star Diljit Dosanjh. She is preparing for both her roles to impress the audiences once again. She has a busy year ahead with lots of films in Bollywood as well as down south and not only films but she also has a lot of endorsements offer up her sleeve. Sources say, “After back to back successful films, Taapsee got 14 brand endorsement offers out of which she agreed on 6 brand endorsement offers. The rest she had to reject due to her dates issue and some products she didn’t agree to endorse given ethical reasons.”We are very proud of her success and glad to see that she is doing so great in her career and also thinking about the people, we just hope she climbs all the stairs of success.

Custom made Vanity Van for Taapsee Pannu

Bollywood actors spend more time in their vanity vans and Taapsee Pannu is no different. The actress, who is busy shooting back-to-back films, spends most of her time in her vanity van. She has got herself a new vanity and has customised it for herself. Taapsee wanted to give a personal touch and hence decided to customize it herself with her inputs for the same. She has also designed her own house and same goes with her vanity as she likes to have her surrounding comfortable and the way she likes it.  Speaking about this she said, “It is our second home and that is a major reason and I was really happy when it got delivered to me. Recently I have done films where I have got drained out; you really want to have your own space. The first thing you do when you enter the set is you enter the van and that somewhere triggers your mood and your day. I wanted my van to be very pleasant and give me positive vibes because that's where I start my day.“Taapsee was last seen in Judwaa 2 and we will see her next in Anubhav Sinha’s 'Mulk' and Shaad Ali's next with Diljit Dosanjh.

तापसी ने रद्द किया कार्यक्रम क्योंकि इसे एक फेयरनेस क्रीम ने आयोजित किया था

फिल्म अभिनेत्री तापसी पन्नू इन दिनों सातवें आसमान पर हैं। हालिया रिलीज फिल्म ‘पिंक’ के लिए उन्हें मिली भारी सफलता और सराहना के बाद अब सुनने में आ रहा है कि इस साल वह अपनी झोली में पड़ी 6 फिल्मों की रिलीज के साथ बड़ा धमाका करने जा रही हैं। यह अभिनेत्री न सिर्फ फिल्मों के सही चुनाव को लेकर बेहद सतर्क है बल्कि सही कार्यक्रमों का चुनाव करते वक्त भी वह कोई ढील नहीं बरतती। सूत्रों के मुताबिक तापसी ने जयपुर में मार्च, 2017 के दौरान होने जा रहे एक कार्यक्रम का हिस्सा बनने से इंकार कर दिया है। ख़बर है कि इस कार्यक्रम में शिरकत करना उन्होंने इसलिए गवारा नहीं किया क्यों कि इसे एक फेयरनेस क्रीम ने आयोजित किया था। इस बारे में ख़ुद तापसी का कहना है- “मानती हूं कि यह आख़िरी क्षण का निर्णय था लेकिन जब मुझे पता चला कि कार्यक्रम के दौरान मुझे एक फेयरनेस ब्रांड के साथ कुछ पोज देने हैं तो मैंने फैसला कर लिया कि मैं इसका हिस्सा नहीं बनूंगी। दरअसल अपने गोरेपन की वजह से मुझे कई फिल्मों से हाथ धोना पड़ा है इसलिए मैंने तय किया है कि मैं गोरेपन को किसी भी सूरत में  बढ़ावा नहीं दूंगी।” तापसी इन फेयरनेस ब्रांडों के प्रचार-प्रसार को बढ़ावा देने के हमेशा ख़िलाफ रही हैं। उन्हें लगता है कि इन प्रकल्पों का हिस्सा बनना नस्लवाद को बढ़ावा देने के समान है। वह सदा यह मानती आई हैं कि सांवले अथवा गहरे रंग के लोग ख़ूबसूरत होते हैं। दूसरे बॉलीवुड अभिनेताओं की तरह तापसी भी उस जमात में शामिल हो गई हैं, जो फेयरनेस उत्पादों से जुड़े कार्यक्रमों का हिस्सा बनने से साफ इंकार करते आए हैं।