Taapsee Pannu is an Indian actress and model who mainly appears in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi films. She is one of the few South Indian actresses to have released 7 films in one year (2011). Taapsee came into limelight after playing the role of ‘Minal Arora’ in the Bollywood film Pink.
Biography/Wiki
Taapsee Pannu was born in New Delhi on Saturday, August 1, 1987 (36 years; as of 2023). Her zodiac sign is Leo.
Taapsee Pannu’s childhood photos
She spent her childhood in Ludhiana, Punjab. Taapsee attended Mata Jai Kaur Public School in Delhi and went to Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Taapsee did well academically in school and college and wanted to pursue a career in mathematics. While in school, she actively participated in extracurricular activities.
Taapsee Pannu as a student
While in college, Taapsee started participating in modeling competitions and gradually started accepting various commercial modeling projects. She created many advertisements to manage her daily expenses. After graduation, Taapsee worked as a software engineer for some time.
Taapsee Pannu in the initial stages of her modeling career
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 5″
Hair color: brown
Eye color: dark brown
Family, caste and boyfriends
Taapsee Pannu belongs to the Jat Sikh family. Her father Dilmohan Singh Pannu is a real estate agent and her mother Nirmaljeet Pannu is a housewife. She has a sister, Shagun Pannu.
Taapsee Pannu and her family
Taapsee was in a relationship with Tamil actor Mahat Raghavendra for two years.
Taapsee Pannu’s ex-boyfriend Mahat Raghavendra
She was reportedly dating Saqib Saleem (actor) at the time. However, the actor later denied the romance rumors and said they were just good friends.
Taapsee Pannu and Saqib Saleem
Taapsee is also rumored to be in a relationship with Danish badminton player Mathias Bo. However, after some time, the two broke up due to misunderstanding.
Taapsee Pannu’s ex-boyfriend Mathias Boe
Profession
Tapsee began her modeling career in 2004 by participating in Channel V’s talent show Get Gorgeous. She subsequently appeared in numerous print and television commercials. In 2008, she participated in the “Miss India” beauty pageant and won the titles of “Pantaloons Femina Miss Fresh Face” and “Safi Femina Miss Beautiful Skin”. Later, she endorsed brands like ‘Reliance Trends’, ‘Coca-Cola’, ‘Pantaloon’, ‘Tata Docomo’ and ‘Vardhman’.
In 2010, Taapsee decided to quit modeling and pursue an acting career. She made her debut with the Telugu film “Jhummandi Naadam”.
Taapsee Pannu’s Telugu debut Jhummandi Naadam
In the same year, Taapsee made her Tamil debut with the film Aadukalam. The film was a huge commercial success and Taapsee’s performance was praised by the audience.
Taapsee Pannu’s Tamil debut Aadukalam
She made her Malayalam film debut in 2011 with the film “Double”.
Taapsee Pannu makes Malayalam doubles debut
Taapsee made her Bollywood debut in 2013 with the film Chashme Baddoor. She then acted in films like “Baby”, “Pink”, “Running Shaadi”, “Dil Juunglee” and “Judwaa 2”.
Pink Taapsee Pannu
In 2018, she played “Harpreet” in the Bollywood movie “Soorma” and was well received by the audience.
Taapsee Pannu in Surma
In 2019, Taapsee played the role of ‘Prakashi Tomar’ in Tushar Hiranandani’s biographical drama ‘Saand Ki Aankh’.
Taapsee Pannu in Saand Ki Aankh
Tapsee made her debut as a producer in 2022 with ZEE5’s horror thriller Blurr. She plays the role of ‘Gayatri/Gautami’ in the film.
Taapsee Pannu in a still from the movie Blur (2022)
In 2023, Taapsee produced her first theatrical film Dhak Dhak. Days before the film’s release, Taapsee distanced herself from the film’s promotions due to differences with studio banner Viacom18. According to sources, the disagreement arose because the banner did not allow Taapsee to execute her ideas in the film as a producer. As a result, she distanced herself from the promotion and even deleted posts about it from her social media accounts.
Poster of the movie “Dhak Dhak” (2023)
dispute
- In 2012, after the Filmfare Awards in Chennai, there were rumors that Taapsee was behind the quarrel between Kollywood actor Mahat Raghavendra and Tollywood actor Manchu Manoj.
- After the release of her film Manmarziyaan (2018) in September 2018, a minority of members of the Sikh community objected to the smoking scene of a Sikh character in the film. As a damage control measure, the filmmakers deleted those offensive scenes. Taapsee Pannu, who was unhappy with the deleted scenes, responded to the controversy via a tweet, angering people.
Taapsee Pannu’s tweets after Manmarziyaan movie controversy
- In 2019, Taapsee came under fire on Twitter for posting a tweet about a man who killed his 19-year-old girlfriend, in which she referenced Sandeep Vanga’s “slap” interview. People called her sarcastic tweets insensitive.
- In March 2021, the income tax department discovered income discrepancies and manipulation worth Rs 100 crore. Losses of Rs 650 crore following attacks on Anurag Kashyap, Taapsee Pannu and Vikas Bahl. The raids were conducted as part of a tax evasion probe into Phantom Films, which was conducted on March 3, 2021, at 30 locations in Mumbai and Pune. Officials said the production plant staff could not explain the discrepancy of around Rs. 300 Crores; Additionally, the manipulation and undervaluation of Phantom Films stock transactions between the film directors and shareholders had tax implications of approximately Rs. Officials also cited a price tag of Rs 350 crore and evidence of cash receipts by the heroine amounting to Rs 1,000 crore. Rs 5 crore was also recovered. Opposition parties have slammed the raids and termed them as retaliation by the Modi government against those who oppose the government and support the ongoing farmers’ protests.
- After she walked the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week 2023, a complaint was filed against her, accusing her of hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus as she wore a t-shirt with ‘Goddess Lakshmi’ printed on it while walking the ramp. Locket, scantily clad.
Taapsee Pannu gets complaints for wearing Laxmi necklace
Awards and Honors
- Winner of the Santosham Film Awards for Best Actress (Jury) for the film Mr. Perfect (2012)
- South African Indian Film and Television Awards for Best New Actor of the Year – for the film Chashme Baddoor (2013)
- Edison Award for Most Enthusiastic Performer – Women in the Film “Arrambam” (2014)
- Lux Golden Rose Award for New Star of the Year, Indian Film Online Awards Special Jury Award for the film Pink (2017)
- Hindustan Times (HT) presents HT Most Fashionable Breakthrough Performer with the Most Fashionable Award (2018)
- The movie Naam Shabana (2018) won the GeoSpa AsiaSpa Best Film Critic Award (Female)
car collection
She owns a BMW X3 and a Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Taapsee Pannu’s Mercedes-Benz GLE
In 2023, she purchased a Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600.
Taapsee Pannu poses with her Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600
Salary and Net Worth
Taapsee Pannu’s salary is approximately Rs. 60-70 lakhs per film. Her net worth is estimated to be Rs. 60 million rupees ($1 million).
Favorites
- Food: Chinese food, Parathas, Chole Puri, Kachori, Papri Chaat
- Dessert: Danish pastries, chocolate pudding
- Travel destination: Europe, Maldives
- Movies: Rock Star (2011), The Twilight Saga (2008-2012)
- Song: “Dhichkyaaon” from the movie “Chashme Baddoor”
- Cartoon Characters: The Powerpuff Girls
fact
- Her hobbies include reading, bicycling, playing squash and dancing.
- In her second year of college, Taapsee took the CAT exam and scored 88 points, but she was not admitted to her desired college for MBA.
- Taapsee has loved dancing since her childhood. She received training in Kathak and Brahma from the famous disciple of Birju Maharaj for 8 years. She has won several inter-school dance competitions.
Taapsee Pannu doing kathak dance
- Taapsee has earned the title of the “Lost Hero Goddess” as she has worked with many South Indian failed heroes.
- She has appeared on the covers of magazines such as Just For Women and MaaStars.
Taapsee Pannu on magazine cover
- Besides being a successful actress, she is also a very good squash player.
Taapsee Pannu squash player
- Apart from being an actor, Taapsee is also an entrepreneur. She co-owns “The Wedding Factory” an event management company.
- She has a tattoo on her left leg.
Taapsee Pannu’s tattoos
- In an interview, Taapsee said that she wants to marry someone who is not from the film industry.
- She is popular among fans with names such as “Maggie,” “Charm Doll” and “Flop Hero Goddess.”
- While filming a courtroom scene in the movie Pink, Taapsee contracted the virus and decided to have a voiceover artist dub her. However, later, Shoojit Sircar asked Pannu to do it himself; as it would add more authenticity to the scene.
- Taapsee took martial arts classes for a while because she wanted to do all the action scenes in the movie “Baby” herself.
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education