Taapsee Pannu, a prominent Indian actress and model, has captivated audiences across Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema. Her remarkable career trajectory, marked by diverse roles and outspoken personality, makes her a compelling figure in the Indian film industry.

Biography/Wiki

Born on August 1, 1987, in New Delhi, Taapsee Pannu’s zodiac sign is Leo. She spent her formative years in Ludhiana, Punjab. Her educational background includes schooling at Delhi’s Mata Jai Kaur Public School and a B.Tech in Computer Science from Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology. While academically inclined, with aspirations towards a career in mathematics, she also actively participated in extracurricular activities.

During her college years, Taapsee ventured into modeling, gradually accumulating commercial projects to support herself. After graduation, she briefly worked as a software engineer before fully embracing her acting career.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
• Hair Colour: Brown
• Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Family

Parents & Siblings

Taapsee hails from a Jat Sikh family. Her father, Dilmohan Singh Pannu, is a real estate agent, and her mother, Nirmaljeet Pannu, is a homemaker. She has a younger sister, Shagun Pannu.

Husband

On March 23, 2024, Taapsee married Mathias Boe, a badminton player from Denmark, in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Relationships/Affairs

Taapsee’s past relationships include a two-year relationship with Tamil actor Mahat Raghavendra. There were also reports linking her to actor Saqib Saleem, though both denied a romantic connection, stating they were simply good friends. Prior to her marriage, she was in a relationship with Mathias Boe.

Career

Taapsee’s journey began in 2004 with Channel V’s “Get Gorgeous.” This led to various print and television commercials. In 2008, she participated in the Miss India pageant, winning “Pantaloons Femina Miss Fresh Face” and “Safi Femina Miss Beautiful Skin.” She endorsed numerous brands including Reliance Trends, Coca-Cola, Pantaloon, Tata Docomo, and Vardhman.

She transitioned from modeling to acting in 2010, debuting in the Telugu film “Jhummandi Naadam.” That same year, she made her Tamil debut with “Aadukalam,” which became a commercial success and garnered critical acclaim for her performance. Her Malayalam debut followed in 2011 with “Doubles.”

Taapsee entered Bollywood in 2013 with “Chashme Baddoor,” followed by notable roles in films like “Baby,” “Pink,” “Running Shaadi,” “Dil Juunglee,” and “Judwaa 2.” Her performance as Harpreet in “Soorma” (2018) and as Prakashi Tomar in “Saand Ki Aankh” (2019) received significant praise.

In 2022, she debuted as a producer with the ZEE5 film “Blurr,” also starring in the lead role. In 2023, she produced her first theatrical film, “Dhak Dhak,” though she distanced herself from its promotion due to creative differences with the studio.

Controversies

Taapsee has faced several controversies throughout her career. These include rumors surrounding a fight between actors Mahat Raghavendra and Manchu Manoj, objections to smoking scenes in “Manmarziyaan,” online criticism for a tweet, and an Income Tax Department investigation. More recently, she faced a complaint for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.

Awards & Honours

Taapsee has received numerous accolades for her acting prowess, including:

• Santosham Film Awards for Best Actress (Jury)
• South Africa India Film And Television Awards for Debut Actor of the Year
• Edison Awards for Most Enthusiastic Performer
• Lux Golden Rose Awards for Rising Star
• And many more!

Car Collection

Taapsee owns a BMW X3, a Mercedes-Benz GLE, and, as of 2023, a Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600.

Salary & Net Worth

Taapsee reportedly earns around ?60-70 lakh per film, with an estimated net worth of ?6 crore.

Favourites

This section details Taapsee’s preferences in food, actors, actresses, travel destinations, films, songs, cartoon characters, sports, etc.

Facts

This section includes details about Taapsee’s hobbies, achievements (like her CAT percentile score), dance training, and other interesting facts about her life and career. She is also known for her entrepreneurship, co-owning an event management company.

Taapsee Pannu’s Film Filmography