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Taapsee Pannu says she has questioned ‘top directors’ for casting the same faces: Nobody wants to think out of the box

Taapsee Pannu says she has questioned ‘top directors’ for casting the same faces: Nobody wants to think out of the box

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Taapsee Pannu gained appreciation for her performance in the film Assi, which was released in theatres last Friday. The social drama is directed by Anubhav Sinha, with whom she has previously worked on Mulk and Thappad. In a new interaction with Galatta Plus, Taapsee said how she has questioned many ‘top directors’ about the kind of casting choices they repeat in their films. Taapsee Pannu shared how she had to break the ice with many directors about doing films where she is not in the lead. (PTI) What Taapsee said During the chat, Taapsee shared, “It is difficult. Difficult, not for me but for people to imagine because we are so happy in our comfort zone of imagination. ‘Okay this is this type of role, so this one will suit.’ Nobody wants to really think out of the box. I have had conversations with certain top directors here when I go meet them. First, I have to break the notion that I am okay doing films where I am not leading the film. In the …

Taapsee Pannu criticises PR game in film industry, says it has gone to ‘some other level’: ‘You’re paying to push…’

Taapsee Pannu criticises PR game in film industry, says it has gone to ‘some other level’: ‘You’re paying to push…’

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Actor Taapsee Pannu has criticised the “PR game” prevalent inside the Hindi film industry, adding that it “has gone to some other level.” Speaking with Times Now News, Taapsee also said that people are “paying to push someone else down” and questioned if a person’s success depends upon “someone else’s failure.” Taapsee Pannu was last seen in Mudassar Aziz’s Khel Khel Mein. Taapsee Pannu slams PR game in film industry Taapsee opened up about the “PR game” and how things have changed. “I was too busy doing my own things. But last 1.5-2 years se I have slowed down things and it has also been a conscious effort. I have realised that this PR game has gone to some other level. You are paying either to, I mean push yourself. Which was one version of doing PR. You are also paying to push someone else down,” she said. Taapsee on how she thinks the ‘game’ has changed “Since when did your success depend upon someone else’s failure? People have started creating a new facade of …

Taapsee Pannu says she had insecurities about her beauty when she started her career: ‘Mujhe koi heroine kyun banayega’

Taapsee Pannu says she had insecurities about her beauty when she started her career: ‘Mujhe koi heroine kyun banayega’

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Actor Taapsee Pannu has recalled how she experienced self-doubt when she began her career. Speaking with Times Now News, she talked about the “beating” she gave herself to learn a bunch of things in the first few years of her career, adding that it took a toll on her mentally. Taapsee Pannu was last seen in Mudassar Aziz’s Khel Khel Mein. Taapsee Pannu talks about her insecurities at the start of her career Taapsee talked about the insecurities she had about her beauty. “I wish I didn’t feel like I don’t look like the biggest divas around, so mujhe koi heroine kyun banayega (why will someone make me the heroine)? But that’s not the only quality required to be a heroine. I didn’t have basic fashion sense, makeup sense, or even know what my best angle was—nothing,” she said. Taapsee shares what affected her mentally The actor shared that she wishes someone had told her to take things slow, and she would learn everything eventually. “I wish I didn’t take such a beating to learn …

Taapsee Pannu reveals not getting paid much for Dunki, big film heroes mostly ‘cast someone who won’t overshadow them’ | Bollywood

Taapsee Pannu reveals not getting paid much for Dunki, big film heroes mostly ‘cast someone who won’t overshadow them’ | Bollywood

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Actor Taapsee Pannu has shared that she didn’t “get paid a lot” for doing films such as Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Dunki and Varun Dhawan-led Judwaa 2. Speaking with Indian Express, Taapsee revealed that in big films, “the hero has a big say on who the heroine is going to be”. The actor added some heroes think that they should “cast someone who will not overshadow me”. (Also Read | Taapsee Pannu takes a dig at Bollywood’s spy thriller fad: ‘Now, everybody wants to do it; I did it so many years ago’) Taapsee Pannu has starred in many films, such as Pink, Thappad, and Rashmi Rocket. Taapsee talks about not getting paid much for Dunki Taapsee said, “Funnily, people think I do films like Judwaa or Dunki for money, that I get paid a lot. But no, it is the opposite – I get paid to do more for films that are headlined by me, like a Haseen Dillruba, and other films don’t really pay me much because they feel they are doing a favour …

Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki co-star Taapsee Pannu admits not getting paid much for the film: ‘There is already a big hero…’

Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki co-star Taapsee Pannu admits not getting paid much for the film: ‘There is already a big hero…’

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Taapsee Pannu, who made her Hindi film debut with Chashme Baddoor in 2013, is one of the most talented artists in recent times. The actress was last seen in Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba earlier this year. Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki co-star Taapsee admitted not getting paid much for the 2023 film while revealing being told about the “big hero” in the movie. In a new interview with Indian Express, Taapsee Pannu spilled the beans about the perception of being paid more in big commercial films. The actress revealed that contrary to the belief, she gets paid more in female-driven movies than in male-centric ones like Judwaa 2 and Dunki. Taapsee stated that she receives better fees for movies like Hasseen Dillruba, unlike those commercial films that don’t pay her much. The Dunki actress stressed that the makers make her feel like it’s a “favor” for her. “They feel, ‘There is already a big hero, why do we need anybody else for that?’ I fight these notions on a daily basis,” Taapsee said. The Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba star further spoke about her struggle to bag a …

HT City Showstoppers | Taapsee Pannu: I value authenticity over trends

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Whether in chic sarees or red carpet gowns, Taapsee Pannu’s wardrobe is a reflection of her bold personality. As she marks her birthday month this August, Pannu, in an exclusive shoot with HT City Showstoppers shares insights into what drives her unique approach to fashion and films. Taapsee Pannu exudes old Hollywood glamour in this dusty pink gown from Maison Tai. The strapless gown has been further spruced up with a pearl neckpiece and a rosette hair pink to complete the look. Elegance over fleeting trends Speaking about her approach to fashion, Pannu wants to be a “specialty restaurant” instead of a “buffet”, striving for classic elegance over fleeting trends. “I don’t believe in being the trend or people pleaser. I am not everybody’s cup of tea. I am an acquired taste and not a trend. I aim to be that classic who will be relevant for years to come,” she says, adding she detests herd mentality, and values individual decision-making and authenticity over following trends. “I am really bad at keeping up with trends …

HT City Exclusive | Taapsee Pannu: My success is not a fluke, I worked really hard and pushed myself every single day

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Taapsee Pannu is in a “very happy, content and satisfied” space in life, both personally and professionally. With a string of meaningful films that strengthened her position in the film industry, and having turned producer, Pannu has had a great run so far. Her last release, Dunki (2023) where she played Shah Rukh Khan’s love interest only helped her up her game. However, the actor asserts that it’s not a very easy place to be in. Why? “The kind of films I’ve done so far have been so diverse that it’s very difficult and challenging to choose what to do next,” she quips. Actor Taapsee Pannu poses exclusively for HT City Showstoppers Explaining her point, she tells us, “Today when the world is going around for an action, spy world, I did that in the beginning of my career with Baby (2015) and Naam Shabana (2017). When people think playing a really shrewd antagonist, I did that in Badla (2019). When you think of playing someone totally out of my skin, I did that in …

Vaidehi Nair: ‘Taapsee Pannu sings beautifully, loves to sing between shots’ | Bollywood

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She started her journey with a documentary on the murder of Aarushi Talwar at the age of 11. Vaidehi Nair is now set to be seen in a Bollywood film alongside Taapsee Pannu at the young age of 16. In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Vaidehi talks about Taapse Pannu‘s singing skills, balancing shoot and studies, and much more. She scored 92% in her tenth boards which she cleared last year. (Also read | Taapsee Pannu: It is unfair to expect me to be drastically different in every film) Vaidehi Nair is now set to be seen in a Bollywood film alongside Taapsee Pannu at the young age of 16. Vaidehi will soon be seen in Taapse’s next film, Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan. The film also features Prateik Gandhi and Sanjana Sanghi. Vaidehi essays the role of Sanjana’s younger sister in the film. Talking about her upcoming film, Vaidehi said, “It was a wonderful experience to get a chance to work with renowned artists. It was a dream come true for me to work …

Taapsee Pannu: Can’t keep satisfying my personal ego of being called the best, highest paid or most versatile actor | Bollywood

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Actor Taapsee Pannu is in a “happy, comfortable space”, as her latest OTT release, Blurr, is fetching her rave reviews. Not just that, the the film also marks her debut as a producer. However, Taapsee admits it wasn’t easy balancing the “dual task” of being the lead actor and also the producer. In a freewheeling chat with us, the actor reveals that after this project, she has decided to “not do dark thrillers for sometime and pick only lighter scripts” as she needs to “recover mentally”. She also opens up about the typecasting culture in Bollywood, people’s perception about her work and why she doesn’t believe in pleasing everyone. Excerpts: First film as a producer and that too a dark, psychological thriller… quite a brave move. How did you reach this decision that this is the film I want to start my production journey with? You know, it was a catch-22 decision. I wanted to start with something else, a film called Dhak Dhak that’s coming next and I don’t really feature in that film …