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News18
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Taapsee Pannu Birthday: Her Qualifications, Top Movies And Upcoming Project
Last Updated: As Taapsee Pannu celebrates her 38th birthday, explore her academic roots, iconic performances in films like Pink & Thappad, and her fierce new role in Gandhari. Taapsee Pannu needs no introduction. The Bollywood diva has garnered praise for her impeccable performance in films like Thappad, Pink, Badla and Manmarziyaan. She made her acting debut in the 2010 Telugu film Jhummandi Naadam. After this, she ventured into Tamil cinema with the 2011 film Aadukalam. Her foray into Hindi cinema came with David Dhawan's 2013 comedy Chashme Baddoor. Over the years, Taapsee has established herself as a powerhouse performer with an impressive filmography. Most recently, she impressed audiences with Khel Khel Mein in 2024, leaving fans in awe of her talent. As the actress celebrates her 38th birthday today, August 1, let's take a look at Taapsee's qualifications, top movies and upcoming projects. What are Taapsee Pannu's qualifications? Taapsee is a qualified software engineer with a degree in Computer Science from the Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology in New Delhi. During her final year, she and her two friends developed an app called FontSwap, which allowed iPhone users to change fonts. The actress achieved a high score of 88% in the Common Admission Test (CAT) for MBA programs before choosing to pursue a career in modelling and acting. Her education also includes schooling at Mata Jai Kaur Public School in Ashok Vihar, Delhi. Taapsee Pannu's Top Movies Pink (2016): Pink addresses the issue of consent, particularly in relation to women's rights in Indian society. Set in New Delhi, the film features Amitabh Bachchan as Deepak Sehgal, a retired lawyer who takes on the case of three young women accused of a crime. Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari, and Andrea Tariang play the three women, Minal Arora, Falak Ali, and Andrea Tariang, respectively. Badla (2019): The film centres around Naina Sethi (Taapsee Pannu), a successful businesswoman who is accused of murdering her lover, Arjun (Tony Luke). She hires renowned defence attorney Badal Gupta (Amitabh Bachchan) to represent her. The majority of the plot unfolds as a conversation between Badal and Naina, where she recounts the events leading up to the murder in an attempt to build her defence. Saand Ki Aankh (2019): Saand Ki Aankh is based on the lives of Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, two elderly sharpshooters from Uttar Pradesh, India. The film showcases their inspiring journey of defying age and societal norms to achieve remarkable success in the sport of shooting, earning them the nickname 'Shooter Dadis" (shooting grandmothers). Taapsee Pannu plays Prakashi Tomar in the movie. Mulk (2018): Directed by Anubhav Sinha, the film explores the sensitive themes of religious prejudice, Islamophobia, and the challenges faced by minority communities in India. The story revolves around a Muslim family living in Varanasi, India, whose lives are thrown into disarray when one of their sons is implicated in a terrorist attack. Thappad (2020): The film follows Taapsee's character Amrita, a homemaker whose life is upended when her husband slaps her at a party. The action forces her to confront the disrespect she's tolerated in her marriage. Refusing to reconcile, Amrita decides to file for divorce, sparking a journey of self-discovery. Her decision challenges patriarchal norms within her family and community, leading to a transformative path. Taapsee Pannu's Upcoming Project View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) Taapsee Pannu will next be seen in the revenge drama, Gandhari. From intense fight sequences to adrenaline-pumping stunts, the film is expected to present her in a gritty, fierce, and dynamic role, continuing her streak of breaking stereotypes. Directed by Devashish Makhija, Gandhari will also star Ishwak Singh in a key role. The film will be released on Netflix later this year. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Exclusive: Neena Gupta On Viral Dharmendra-Nafisa Ali Pair In Life In A Metro - "Saleability Is Not For Older People Like Us"
New Delhi: Neena Gupta will share screen space with her frequent collaborator Anupam Kher in Anurag Basu's Metro... In Dino. The former classmates at Delhi's National School of Drama (NSD) during the '70s have earlier worked in several films together. In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, Neena Gupta talks about the casting process of senior actors in Bollywood and whether she finds Dharmendra and Nafisa Ali's pair in the original Metro, that is 2007's Life in a... Metro, a competition for her and Anupam Kher's on-screen couple in its upcoming follow-up. Neena Gupta On Dharmendra-Nafisa Ali's Pairing In Life in a... Metro In Anurag Basu's 2007 film Life in a... Metro, Dharmendra and Nafisa Ali played a senior citizen couple. The novelty of the pairing and the intimate scene between the film veterans generated a lot of buzz at the time. Neena Gupta and Anupam Kher also play an elderly couple in Metro... In Dino, also directed by Anurag Basu. When asked if she sees the Dharmendra-Nafisa Ali pairing as a big competition to that of her and Anupam Kher's in the new film, a smiling Neena Gupta at first said, "I don't, I don't." "I would like to work with Dharamji one day. I actually worked opposite him in a film long ago. I can't remember the name right now. But the saleability of stars doesn't apply to us. Woh hero-heroine ke liye hota hai (That works for the lead pair). The director has a vision. They envision the characters visually. If we fit into that, they cast us," Neena Gupta further told NDTV. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neena Gupta (@neena_gupta) The Panchayat star's remarks could be seen in the context of a 2019 tweet which pitched senior actors should play elderly characters in the film. The conversation started after Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu played both the young and the elderly versions of the two sharpshooters in Tushar Hiranandani's Saand Ki Aankh. Based on the story of real-life sharpshooters Chandro Tomar and Prakashi Tomar, the film triggered a discussion about ageism and casting actors according to their age in movies. The post read, "I love Bhumi and Taapsee but I kinda wish older actors were cast in these roles. Could you imagine Neena Gupta and Shabana Azmi or Jaya Bachchan? #SaandKiAankh" In her response, Neena Gupta at the time wrote, "Yes, I was just thinking about this. Hamari umar ke role toh kam se kam humse kara lo bhai..." Yes i was just thinking about this hamari umar ke role toe kamsekam humse kara lo bhai — Neena Gupta (@Neenagupta001) September 24, 2019 Neena Gupta On Collaborating With Anupam Kher In Metro... In Dino Neena Gupta and Anupam Kher were last seen in Shiv Shastri Balboa (2023). They have also worked in films such as Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), Utsav (1994), Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin (2004), and Uunchai (2022). Reflecting on their decades-old bond, Neena Gupta told NDTV, " Jab do good actors ek saath kaam karte hain na, chemistry ban hi jaati hai (When two good actors work together, chemistry happens naturally). I don't know why Anurag cast me or Anupam. But I wanted to work with Anurag for so long. And Anupam ko main itni achhi tarah jaanti hoon (I know him so well), we have done 24 shows in America. We were there for one-and-half months. We know each other's moods, habits and everything." " Agar actor naya bhi ho na, mujhe kaam karne mein koi problem nahi hota (Even if the actor is new, I don't feel any difficulty in working with them)" she added. Neena Gupta was last seen in the Amazon Prime original series Panchayat season 4. Speaking of Anurag Basu's Metro In Dino, the film boasts of an ensemble cast also featuring Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi and Konkona Sen Sharma. The film will be released in theatres on July 4.
News18
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Aamir Khan Makes RARE Appearance With Sisters Nikhat And Farhat Khan At Umrao Jaan Premiere
Last Updated: Aamir Khan attended the grand premiere of Rekha's Umrao Jaan in Mumbai with his sisters Nikhat Khan and Farhat Khan, and his daughter Ira Khan's mother-in-law. Aamir Khan made a rare public appearance at the grand premiere of Rekha's Umrao Jaan in Mumbai on Thursday night, and this time he wasn't alone. The superstar was joined by his sisters Nikhat Khan and Farhat Khan, as well as his daughter Ira Khan's mother-in-law — Nupur Shikhare's mother — making it a warm, familial showing on the star-studded red carpet. Aamir's sister Nikhat Khan, standing to his left, looked elegant in a turquoise silk saree with black detailing and a silver border, styled with minimal jewellery. On his right, Farhat Khan wore a regal violet saree with a gold border, paired with a traditional bun and gold earrings that added to the charm. Beside her, Nupur's mother opted for a classic black saree with a red printed pallu. Aamir Khan's sisters Aamir Khan is the second of four siblings in a close-knit family. He has a younger brother, Faisal Khan, and two sisters—Nikhat Khan Hegde and Farhat Khan Datta. Nikhat Khan Hegde, the elder sister, began her career behind the scenes in the film industry, contributing as a producer and costume designer to projects like Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Tum Mere Ho. In her later years, she transitioned to acting, starring in films such as Saand Ki Aankh, Mission Mangal, and Tanhaji, as well as in the web series Special Ops 1.5. She made her TV debut in Banni Chow Home Delivery in 2022. Nikhat is married to Santosh Hegde, a businessman, and is both a mother and stepmother. Farhat Khan Datta, the younger sister, leads a more private life. She resides in the United States with her husband, Rajeev Datta, who is the brother of Aamir's first wife, Reena Dutta. Farhat maintains a low public profile and is focused on her family life. The grand screening of Umrao Jaan ahead of its re-release is a star-studded affair with several celebs in attendace and walking the red carpet in Mumbai tonight. On the work front, Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par is running in the theatres. First Published:
Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
5 Best films exploring village life to stream on OTT before Panchayat Season 4
Panchayat Season 4 which was originally scheduled for a July 2 release, now can be enjoyed on June 24. The makers announced that the series is coming earlier than the scheduled time by sharing a hilarious video of the Panchayat cast. The new season will focus on the battle between Manju Devi (Neena Gupta) and Kranti Devi (Sunita Rajwar) about who is going to be the head of Phulera village. Meanwhile, Sachiv Ji (Jitendra Kumar) aka Abhishek Tripathi and Rinki (Sanvikaa) explore their love for each other with more twists and humor. Fans cannot wait to see the plot unfold in Phulera village as each character is their favorite. Jitendra Kumar in Panchayat Season 4 Ahead of the release of Panchayat Season 4, stream movies on OTT that showcase the village life. Discover the latest popular Hindi releases, such as Detective Sherdil, Chhal Kapat, and more on OTTplay Premium! 5 movies based on village life to watch before Panchayat 4 Saand Ki Aankh Saand Ki Aankh is a 2019 Indian biographical film based on the lives of Chandro and Prakashi Tomar. They are India's oldest female shooters. In the film, Chandro and Prakashi who live in Johri village in Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh (played by Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar) begin learning shooting at the age of 60 and win gold medals in national and international shooting competitions. The film is directed by Tushar Hiranandani and produced by Anurag Kashyap. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar's movie is based on the problem of open defecation and poor sanitation in rural India. Keshav (Akshay Kumar) after marrying Jaya (Bhumi Pednekar), realizes that, like many in rural India, his home lacks toilets. This film explores the cultural and religious barriers to improving it especially in rural areas. The film is directed by Shree Narayan Singh. Sathi Gani Rendu Ekaralu Sathi Gani Rendu Ekaralu is a Telugu movie about Sathi (Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari), an auto driver who inherits two acres of land. The story revolves around his struggle to save his daughter, who needs heart surgery, and his efforts to avoid selling the land despite financial pressures. He finds a briefcase full of cut diamonds in his small village, which leads to a series of humorous and chaotic events as he tries to sell them in his small village. The film, directed by Abhinav Dhanda, also features Mohana Sree Suraaga, Vennela Kishore, and others. Pareeksha Pareeksha - The Final Test tells the story of Buchi (Adil Hussain), a rickshaw puller in Ranchi, who dreams of giving his son, Bulbul (Shubham Jha), a better education. Directed by Prakash Jha, the film depicts the hard work Buchi will do to get Bulbul admitted to a private English-medium school, highlighting the challenges of classrooms and education in India. The film is based on the true story of IPS officer Abhayanand, who mentored underprivileged students in Bihar. Ghoomketu Ghoomketu is a Bollywood comedy-drama about an aspiring writer from a small town in Uttar Pradesh who moves to Mumbai to pursue his dreams. The film highlights his struggles, humorous experiences, and challenges to his success in the film industry, while also highlighting his family's disapproval and the consequences of his impulsive decisions. The film, directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra, stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Ghoomketu. It also features Anurag Kashyap, Ila Arun, Raghuvir Yadav, and Swanand Kirkire in supporting roles. Several Bollywood personalities make cameo appearances, including Amitabh Bachchan.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Neena Gupta missed out on 'Saand Ki Aankh' due to ageism in casting: 'Film industry is a business, if you sell..'
Before the release of ' Saand Ki Aankh ', starring Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar, Neena Gupta 's tweet sparked a debate on ageism on social media. The actress had earlier spoken up about the casting choices in the film, where Taapsee and Bhumi played the roles of the shooter's grandmothers. Neena Gupta revealed she was considered for 'Saand Ki Aankh' In an interview with Hindustan Times, Neena explained that the film industry works like a business—actors are chosen based on how well they sell. The actress shared that when Anurag Kashyap announced 'Saand Ki Aankh', she called him and said she could play the role. 'Film industry is a business. If you sell, you are taken into a film, if you don't then you are not taken." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Everything is Allowed in This Game! BuzzDaily Winners Undo Anurag told her he did want to cast older actors, but the financiers preferred younger stars. After Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar were cast as the world's oldest women shooters, Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, actresses Seema Pahwa and Soni Razdan also supported Neena and questioned why older women weren't chosen for age-appropriate roles. Neena said, "when Anurag announced this film 'Saand Ki Aankh', I called him and said 'Ye role to mai kar sakti hu, kya tum young ka kar rahe ho ya old ka kar rahe ho (I can do this role, are you tracing the younger part of their lives or the older one)?' He said 'I wanted to take older actors but my financers said you have to take younger girls'. So it is business – who is suited to the project is taken.' She further explained that while there are plenty of roles for younger actors, older women get very few chances. 'The Badhaai Ho' actress added that she simply wished she had been cast in 'Saand Ki Aankh' since she was the right age for the role. Neena Gupta's latest workout video is the dose of fitness inspiration you need
