| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Maggie, Glam-doll, Goddess of Flop Heroes |
| Profession(s) | Actress, Model |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 165 cm in meters– 1.65 m in feet inches– 5’ 4” |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 1 August 1987 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 36 Years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| School | Mata Jai Kaur Public School, Ashok Vihar, Delhi |
| College/University | Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute Of Technology, New Delhi |
| Educational Qualification | B.Tech in Computer Science |
| Debut | Film (Telugu): Jhummandi Naadam (2010) Film (Tamil): Aadukalam (2011) Film (Malyalam): Doubles (2011) Film (Hindi): Chashme Baddoor |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Reading, Riding Bikes, Playing Squash, Dancing |
| Awards | 2012: Santosham Film Awards for Best Actress (Jury) for Mr. Perfect 2013: South Africa India Film And Television Awards for Debut Actor of the Year – Female for Chashme Baddoor 2014: Edison Awards for Most Enthusiastic Performer-Female Award for Arrambam 2017: Lux Golden Rose Awards for Rising Star Of The Year, FiIms of India Online Awards for Special Jury Awards for Pink 2018: Lux Golden Rose Awards for Break Through Performer Of The Year Award, Zee Cine Awards for Extraordinary Impact Award – Female, Hindustan Times (HT) Most Stylish Awards under category HT Most Stylish Breakthrough Performer, GeoSpa AsiaSpa Awards for Best Actress Critics(Female) for Naam Shabana |
| Controversies | • In 2012, there was a buzz that she was the reason behind the fight between Kollywood actor Mahat Raghavendra and Tollywood actor Manchu Manoj at a party after the Filmfare awards in Chennai.
• After the release of her film ‘Manmarziyaan’ (2018), the members of the Sikh community objected to the smoking scenes by the Sikh characters of the film; after which the producers of the film deleted those scenes. Taapsee Pannu, who is also a Sikh, also responded to the controversy with few tweets and even a troll threatened to beat her up. • On 3 March 2021, in a series of raids on Anurag Kashyap, Taapsee Pannu, and Vikas Bahl conducted by the Income Tax department, the discrepancy and manipulation in income worth Rs. 650 crore was found. The I-T dept. officials also revealed tax implications of about Rs. 350 crores; moreover, the officials also found unaccounted Rs. 5 crores cash received by a leading actress. Later, the raids were slammed by opposition parties on the pretext that the government was taking vengeance against those who criticized the government’s policies and who supported the farmer’s protest against the three farm bills passed by the Modi government. [1]Hindustan Times • In March 2023, a complaint was filed against her for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. The actress walked the 2023 Lakme Fashion Week runway, wearing a locket having ‘Goddess Laxmi’ with revealing dress. [2]India Today |
| Boys, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Mahat Raghavendra (Tamil film actor) Mathias Boe (Badminton player from Denmark) |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | N/A |
| Parents | Father– Dilmohan Singh Pannu Mother– Nirmaljeet Pannu |
| Siblings | Brother– None Sister– Shagun Pannu (Younger) |
| Favourites | |
| Food(s) | Danish pastries, Chinese Cuisines, Parathas, Chole Puri, Kachori, Papri Chaat |
| Actor(s) | Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Suriya, Ranbir Kapoor, Prabhas, Robert Downey Jr. |
| Actresses | Priyanka Chopra, Priyamani |
| Film(s) | Bollywood: Rockstar Hollywood: The Twilight Series |
| Song | Dhichkyaaon from the film Chashme Baddoor |
| Destination(s) | Europe, Maldives |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | • BMW X3 • Mercedes-Benz GLE • Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600 |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | ₹60-70 lakh/movie |
| Net Worth (approx.) | ₹6 Crore ($1 million) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Taapsee Pannu
- Is Taapsee Pannu a smoker?: No
- Taapsee Pannu does consume alcohol.
- She is a Jat Sikh girl, born and raised in Delhi.
- During her second year of college, while pursuing computer engineering, she made the decision to pursue an MBA. Additionally, she took the CAT exam and achieved an 88 percentile score. Unfortunately, she did not secure admission into her desired institution.
- Ever since her college days, she has engaged in modeling for different advertisements as a means to cover her additional daily expenses.
- During her school days, she was highly involved in various activities. Not only did she work as a public speaker, but she also enthusiastically participated in almost every festival competition.
- Actor Ranbir Kapoor is the object of her immense affection.
- For a span of 8 years, Taapsee dedicated herself to learning the art of Kathak dance under the tutelage of renowned Birju Maharaj’s disciples.
- During her school years, she possessed a highly diligent nature and had minimal inclination towards pursuing a career as an actress.
- Her journey into the glamorous world began when she decided to participate in the Channel V Get Gorgeous pageant. In a casual manner, she filled out the form and attached some candid pictures of herself. To her surprise, she received the news that she had been selected.
- In the Miss India 2008 pageant, she actively took part and emerged victorious, earning the prestigious titles of Pantaloons Femina Miss Fresh Face and Safi Femina Miss Beautiful Skin.
- In 2011, her first Tamil film, Adakulam, received both critical acclaim and achieved remarkable commercial success, winning over the audience.
- The Wedding Factory, an event company specializing in organizing weddings and various other events, is co-owned by her.
- She is a devoted fan of the Powerpuff Girls, a popular cartoon series.
- During the shooting of the court scenes for the movie Pink, Taapsee fell ill with a viral infection. Consequently, she made the choice to have her voice dubbed. However, Shoojit Sircar later convinced Taapsee to lend her own voice to the scenes, as it enhanced the authenticity of the film.
- Taapsee is a big fan of squash and insists on dedicating a minimum of thirty minutes each day to play the sport.
- In addition, she has experience as a software engineer and successfully created FontSwap, a popular application.
- Her desire is to wed someone who is not involved in the entertainment industry.
- She has been bestowed the pseudonym “Goddess of flop heroes” due to her extensive collaborations with numerous South-Indian actors who have experienced disappointing results.
- During an interview with Behindwoods, she expressed that whenever she meets someone, they always inquire about the significance of her name, which tends to annoy her occasionally due to its frequency.
- She continues to be the well-known figure gracing the covers of magazines such as “Just For Women” and “MaaStars”.
- In 2011, she stood out as one of the rare South Indian actresses with a remarkable record of 7 film releases in a single year.
- In 2018, she had the lead role in the biopic of renowned international hockey player Sandeep Singh, portraying the character of Harpreet alongside Diljit Dosanjh. Watch the movie trailer here.
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