If you boast about being a true Taapsee Pannu fan, here's your time to see if you know all about the actress who is your idol
She came, she saw, she conquered. Taapsee Pannu is the perfect example of the phrase used. Whether in South Indian films or in Bollywood, the actress has always managed to remain a step ahead, not opting for conventional roles, and paving her own path.
Taapsee Pannu, who is actually called Tapasee Pannu (because of astrological reasons), made her debut in Bollywood with David Dhawan's Chashme Baddoor. From that movie to player Shooter Dadi in Anurag Kashyap's Saand Ki Aankh, Taapsee has surely come a long way.
Taapsee, who turned 32-year-old on Thursday, called herself careless brat in childhood since she not only loved going to school but was also part of major co-curricular activities. The model, who has won many titles, was target of eve-teasing too. She was touched inappropriately while travelling in DTC bus during struggling days. Taapsee now constantly speaks up against eve-teasing, so nobody else go through the incident which she (and most public) once faced. As she made her debut in movies, the actress acquired the nickname Maggie since she had the perfect bounce.
The actress currently has quite few movies to her credit, where she was an important face not only on the poster, but also had a role as powerful as, and some times even more powerful than the lead actor himself. Whether Naam Shabana, Pink, Manmarziyan or even her upcoming release Saand Ki Aankh, Taapsee has made her mark in Bollywood and proven that she is here to stay.
If you thought you already knew the actress well, here, take a look at more lesser known facts about her:
1. Taapsee owns the degree of an engineer
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Taapsee Pannu, not many are aware, has a degree in engineering. She in fact worked as a software engineer before getting selected for 2008 Femina Miss India. The actress, it is being, also appeared for MBA entrance exam and passed the test with flying colours.
2. A trained dancer
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Taapsee started learning Kathak and Bharatnatyam since grade four. The actress took dancing series and won several inter-college competitions.
Apart from that, the actress is a pro at the game of squash. She is in fact so involved with sports that it is believed she is dating badminton player (also Olympic silver medallist) Mathias Boe.
The actress, in an interview with Times of India, had also mentioned that she would never date a star. “I have dated a South Indian. Also, I have never dated a star and will never date one and that I can write and give you on a stamp paper. I am clear that there can be only one star in the relationship and that’s me. I personally don’t think it can work out between an actor and an actress,” Taapsee had said.
3. Wedding planner too
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Taapsee Pannu worked in a movie RunningShaadi.com. The movie inspired her to such an extent that she started her own wedding planning business with sister Shagun Pannu and friend Farah Parvaresh. Her event management company is named 'The Wedding Factory', and has successfully planned a few weddings so far.
4. Tagged as lucky mascot in South Indian films
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Taapsee Pannu is a well-known actress who began her career with South Indian cinema. The actress, who could've easily dubbed for her films there, actually learnt Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. Apart from these three languages, the actress, who is Jat Sikhni, is well-versed with Hindi and English too. She has managed to give 7 South Indian movie releases in the year 2011 and has worked with various South Indian actors who were going through a rough phase.
(All photos via Instagram)
