Taapsee Pannu is set to headline Gandhari, an upcoming action thriller that sees the actor take on a physically demanding role. One of the most intriguing aspects of the film is Taapsee performing action sequences blindfolded, adding another layer of challenge to a character built around strength, instinct and determination. According to our source, “Taapsee Pannu’s Gandhari is said to be a modern-day interpretation inspired by the Mahabharata. In the epic, Gandhari’s character holds a crucial and intriguing place as a devoted wife and mother, and the film is expected to explore a contemporary take on some of those themes through Taapsee’s character.” In the Mahabharata, Gandhari is known as the devoted wife of Dhritarashtra and the mother of the Kauravas. She famously chose to blindfold herself for much of her life, mirroring her husband’s blindness. Beyond this, Gandhari remains an important figure in the epic, particularly for her strength, devotion and relationship with her family. The film is expected to take these associations into a contemporary setting, with the story combining revenge, action and …