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Happy Birthday Taapsee Pannu: Celebrating her most defining roles

Entertainment desk | August 01, 2025 / 12:17 IST
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Pink (2016) This movie was the game-changer. Taapsee's performance as Minal was so unvarnished that it sparked a national dialogue about consent. She was equally strong and vulnerable on screen.
Pink (2016) This movie was the game-changer. Taapsee's performance as Minal was so unvarnished that it sparked a national dialogue about consent. She was equally strong and vulnerable on screen.
2/7
Thappad (2020) Thappad, one of her best, demonstrated that Taapsee is not only a box office success but also a critical favourite. She spearheaded a silent revolution with tact and simmering rage, creating room for stories that are really important.
Thappad (2020)
Thappad, one of her best, demonstrated that Taapsee is not only a box office success but also a critical favourite. She spearheaded a silent revolution with tact and simmering rage, creating room for stories that are really important.
3/7
Badla (2019) Taapsee maintained her position and kept the audience guessing while portraying a multi-layered, grey-hued character opposite Amitabh Bachchan. She did a fantastic job portraying a complex female character, which is uncommon.
Badla (2019)
Taapsee maintained her position and kept the audience guessing while portraying a multi-layered, grey-hued character opposite Amitabh Bachchan. She did a fantastic job portraying a complex female character, which is uncommon.
4/7
Naam Shabana (2017) This Baby spin-off gave Taapsee her own action story, which is uncommon in Bollywood. She paved the way for female-led action dramas by contributing both emotional depth and physical prowess.
Naam Shabana (2017)
This Baby spin-off gave Taapsee her own action story, which is uncommon in Bollywood. She paved the way for female-led action dramas by contributing both emotional depth and physical prowess.
5/7
Haseena Dilruba (2021) Taapsee became the first Bollywood actress to star in her own streaming franchise with this over-the-top hit. Her portrayal of a flawed, passionate woman was captivating.
Haseena Dilruba (2021)
Taapsee became the first Bollywood actress to star in her own streaming franchise with this over-the-top hit. Her portrayal of a flawed, passionate woman was captivating.
6/7
Manmarziyaan (2018) She played the role of Rumi, a fiery, impetuous woman entangled in a convoluted romantic triangle.  She was able to explore indecision, passion, and vulnerability in one role in the movie.
Manmarziyaan (2018)
She played the role of Rumi, a fiery, impetuous woman entangled in a convoluted romantic triangle. She was able to explore indecision, passion, and vulnerability in one role in the movie.
7/7
Mulk (2018) Taapsee portrayed a defence attorney defending a Muslim family who had been falsely accused of terrorism.  Her courtroom scenes demonstrated her strength and conviction as a performer, particularly when she was with Rishi Kapoor.
Mulk (2018)
Taapsee portrayed a defence attorney defending a Muslim family who had been falsely accused of terrorism. Her courtroom scenes demonstrated her strength and conviction as a performer, particularly when she was with Rishi Kapoor.

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