In an industry that often plays it safe, Taapsee Pannu has emerged as a trailblazer who refuses to be boxed in by conventions. Known for her fearless film choices and powerful performances, the actress recently opened up about her career philosophy — one that embraces the road less travelled.
Taapsee Pannu talks about breaking the mould; says, “I had to make the unconventional my conventional”
“There were only a few of those, like Judwaa 2 or Dunki, where the makers wanted to cast someone who’d add value to the part,” said Pannu in a recent conversation. “It took me years to come to terms with the fact that conventional work was not going to come my way, and I needed to make the unconventional work my conventional work. I had to start believing that the work I do is mainstream in its own way, in terms of making profits or appealing to the audience,” she added.
Taapsee’s filmography is a testament to this belief. Her breakout performance in Pink sparked national conversation around consent and women’s agency. In Badla, she stunned audiences with her layered portrayal in a psychological thriller. Thappad further solidified her place in the industry as a voice for important social issues, delving into emotional abuse and dignity in relationships.
She has also broken barriers in the action genre with Naam Shabana, where she led a physically intense narrative typically dominated by male protagonists. With Hasseen Dillruba, she stepped into murky emotional territory, portraying a character driven by love, lust, and secrets — a role few mainstream heroines dare to attempt.
Despite her unconventional choices, Taapsee has delivered critical acclaim and box office success, proving that strong narratives and complex female leads can thrive commercially.
While it hasn’t always been easy to just rewrite the rules, Taapsee insisted that there have been changes in what it means to be a mainstream Bollywood heroine in the modern era. The actress is currently gearing up for the release of Gandhari – another power packed female centric drama directed by Devashish Makhija.
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