Taapsee Pannu
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Taapsee Pannu better known mononymously as Taapsee, is an Indian
model-turned-film actress who works mainly in the Telugu and Tamil
film industries. Born to a Punjabi
family, Taapsee worked as a software professional and also pursued a career in modelling before becoming an actress. While modelling, she appeared in a number of commercials and made her acting debut with the 2010 Telugu
film Jhummandi Naadam
. Since then, she has appeared in a number of critically acclaimed films such as Aadukalam, Vastadu Naa Raju
, Mr. Perfect, and Vandhaan Vendraan. She has also participated in a film in Malayalam
and is currently working in a Hindi film
.
family in Delhi
. After completing her graduation in computer science
engineering from the Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology
in New Delhi
, she worked as software engineer
. Tapsee has developed "fontswap", an application for the iPhone
. She also worked as a full-time model, which eventually led her to acting. Taapsee has appeared in several commercials, and won titles such as "Pantaloons Femina Miss Fresh Face" and "Safi Femina Miss Beautiful Skin" during her modelling days.
. Her next film Aadukalam (2011), marked her debut in Tamil cinema
. She played the role of an Anglo-Indian girl falling in love with a rural guy played by Dhanush
. The film set in the backdrop of cock fight prevailing in villages adjacent to Madurai
. The film was critically acclaimed and proceeded to win six National Film Awards
at the 58th National Film Awards
. She returned to the Telugu film industry with Vastadu Naa Raju
where she starred opposite Vishnu Manchu. She made a foray into the Malayalam film industry
later that year, through Doubles
opposite Mammootty
.
In her next release, Mr. Perfect, where she acted with Prabhas
and Kajal Aggarwal
, was a moderate success. She starred in a high budget film titled Veera
opposite Ravi Teja
and Kajal Aggarwal, got moderate reviews. Her latest release, Vandhaan Vendraan got mixed reviews and did not fare well at the box office. She got her next offer in Krishna vamshi —Mogudu where she acted as a traditional telugu girl and got critical acclaim for her performance opposite Gopichand.Currently working on bollywood film Chashme Baddoor.
Indian people
Indian people or Indisians constitute the Asian nation and pan-ethnic group native to India, which forms the south of Asia, containing 17.31% of the world's population. The Indian nationality is in essence made up of regional nationalities, reflecting the rich and complex history of India...
model-turned-film actress who works mainly in the Telugu and Tamil
Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema is the film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to the production of films in the Tamil language. It is based in Chennai's Kodambakkam district, where several South Indian film production companies are headquartered...
film industries. Born to a Punjabi
Punjabi people
The Punjabi people , ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ), also Panjabi people, are an Indo-Aryan group from South Asia. They are the second largest of the many ethnic groups in South Asia. They originate in the Punjab region, which has been been the location of some of the oldest civilizations in the world including, the...
family, Taapsee worked as a software professional and also pursued a career in modelling before becoming an actress. While modelling, she appeared in a number of commercials and made her acting debut with the 2010 Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
film Jhummandi Naadam
Jhummandi Naadam
Jhummandi Naadam is a 2010 Telugu film produced by Lakshmi Manchu and directed by veteran K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Manoj Manchu and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles and Mohan Babu in a supporting role. The film has music scored by M.M. Keeravani...
. Since then, she has appeared in a number of critically acclaimed films such as Aadukalam, Vastadu Naa Raju
Vastadu Naa Raju
Vastadu Naa Raju is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Hemant Madhukar. It stars Vishnu Manchu, who has also produced the film and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles. While Gopal Reddy S has handled the camera, the music is composed by Mani Sharma. The film released in February...
, Mr. Perfect, and Vandhaan Vendraan. She has also participated in a film in Malayalam
Malayalam cinema
The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has...
and is currently working in a Hindi film
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
.
Early life
Taapsee was born on 1 August 1988 in a PunjabiPunjabi people
The Punjabi people , ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ), also Panjabi people, are an Indo-Aryan group from South Asia. They are the second largest of the many ethnic groups in South Asia. They originate in the Punjab region, which has been been the location of some of the oldest civilizations in the world including, the...
family in Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
. After completing her graduation in computer science
Computer science
Computer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems...
engineering from the Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology
Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology
Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology is an engineering college affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. It was established in 1999 by the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee...
in New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
, she worked as software engineer
Software engineer
A software engineer is an engineer who applies the principles of software engineering to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers or anything containing software, such as computer chips, work.- Overview :...
. Tapsee has developed "fontswap", an application for the iPhone
IPhone
The iPhone is a line of Internet and multimedia-enabled smartphones marketed by Apple Inc. The first iPhone was unveiled by Steve Jobs, then CEO of Apple, on January 9, 2007, and released on June 29, 2007...
. She also worked as a full-time model, which eventually led her to acting. Taapsee has appeared in several commercials, and won titles such as "Pantaloons Femina Miss Fresh Face" and "Safi Femina Miss Beautiful Skin" during her modelling days.
2010–present: Debut in films
Taapsee made her cinematic debut in 2010 with K. Raghavendra Rao's romantic-musical Jhummandi NaadamJhummandi Naadam
Jhummandi Naadam is a 2010 Telugu film produced by Lakshmi Manchu and directed by veteran K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Manoj Manchu and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles and Mohan Babu in a supporting role. The film has music scored by M.M. Keeravani...
. Her next film Aadukalam (2011), marked her debut in Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema is the film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to the production of films in the Tamil language. It is based in Chennai's Kodambakkam district, where several South Indian film production companies are headquartered...
. She played the role of an Anglo-Indian girl falling in love with a rural guy played by Dhanush
Dhanush
Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja , better known by his stage name Dhanush , is an Indian film actor, occasional playback singer and lyricist, working in the Tamil film industry...
. The film set in the backdrop of cock fight prevailing in villages adjacent to Madurai
Madurai
Madurai is the third largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It served as the capital city of the Pandyan Kingdom. It is the administrative headquarters of Madurai District and is famous for its temples built by Pandyan and...
. The film was critically acclaimed and proceeded to win six National Film Awards
National Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.Every year, a national panel...
at the 58th National Film Awards
58th National Film Awards
The 58th National Film Awards is presented to the best of Indian Cinema released during the year 2010.-Feature Films:Films made in any Indian language shot on 16 mm, 35 mm or in a wider gauge or digital format but released on a film format or video/digital but certified by the Central...
. She returned to the Telugu film industry with Vastadu Naa Raju
Vastadu Naa Raju
Vastadu Naa Raju is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Hemant Madhukar. It stars Vishnu Manchu, who has also produced the film and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles. While Gopal Reddy S has handled the camera, the music is composed by Mani Sharma. The film released in February...
where she starred opposite Vishnu Manchu. She made a foray into the Malayalam film industry
Malayalam cinema
The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has...
later that year, through Doubles
Doubles (2011 film)
Doubles is a 2011 Malayalam comedy-action drama film directed by debutant Sohan Seenulal and written by the Sachi-Sethu duo. It stars Mammootty, Nadia Moidu and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles, and features an extensive cast of supporting actors with Saiju Kurup, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Salim Kumar,...
opposite Mammootty
Mammootty
Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
.
In her next release, Mr. Perfect, where she acted with Prabhas
Prabhas Raju Uppalapati
Prabhas Raju Uppalapati , popularly known as Prabhas, is an Indian film actor in Telugu cinema.-Personal life:Prabhas was born to Suryanarayana Raju and Siva Kumari. His family is from Moghalthur. Born October 23, 1979. He is the second of three children. Born October 23, 1979. He has one brother,...
and Kajal Aggarwal
Kajal Aggarwal
Kajal Aggarwal is an Indian film actress, who predominantly appears in Telugu films. She has also appeared in Tamil and Hindi films.Kajal made her film debut in the 2004 Hindi film Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na and entered the Telugu film industry through the film Lakshmi Kalyanam...
, was a moderate success. She starred in a high budget film titled Veera
Veera (2011 film)
Veera is a 2011 Telugu-language directed by A. Ramesh Varma which features Ravi Teja, Kajal Aggarwal, Taapsee Pannu and Shaam in the lead roles. The film featured music by Thaman and released on May 20, 2011 to poor reviews.It became controversial movie because of the vulgar language.-Story:Shyam...
opposite Ravi Teja
Ravi Teja
Ravi Teja is an Indian Telugu film actor. He won the Nandi Award for Best Actor for the film Neninthe in 2008. He has participated in other films including Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru, Idiot,Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi, Venky, Bhadra, Vikramarkudu, Krishna, Kick, and Mirapakaay...
and Kajal Aggarwal, got moderate reviews. Her latest release, Vandhaan Vendraan got mixed reviews and did not fare well at the box office. She got her next offer in Krishna vamshi —Mogudu where she acted as a traditional telugu girl and got critical acclaim for her performance opposite Gopichand.Currently working on bollywood film Chashme Baddoor.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 2010 | Jhummandi Naadam Jhummandi Naadam Jhummandi Naadam is a 2010 Telugu film produced by Lakshmi Manchu and directed by veteran K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Manoj Manchu and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles and Mohan Babu in a supporting role. The film has music scored by M.M. Keeravani... |
Sravya | Telugu Telugu language Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu... |
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| 2011 | Aadukalam | Irene Claude | Tamil Tamil language Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore... |
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| 2011 | Vastadu Naa Raju Vastadu Naa Raju Vastadu Naa Raju is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Hemant Madhukar. It stars Vishnu Manchu, who has also produced the film and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles. While Gopal Reddy S has handled the camera, the music is composed by Mani Sharma. The film released in February... |
Pooja | Telugu | |
| 2011 | Doubles Doubles (2011 film) Doubles is a 2011 Malayalam comedy-action drama film directed by debutant Sohan Seenulal and written by the Sachi-Sethu duo. It stars Mammootty, Nadia Moidu and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles, and features an extensive cast of supporting actors with Saiju Kurup, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Salim Kumar,... |
Saira Banu | Malayalam Malayalam language Malayalam , is one of the four major Dravidian languages of southern India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India with official language status in the state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. It is spoken by 35.9 million people... |
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| 2011 | Mr. Perfect | Maggie | Telugu | |
| 2011 | Veera Veera (2011 film) Veera is a 2011 Telugu-language directed by A. Ramesh Varma which features Ravi Teja, Kajal Aggarwal, Taapsee Pannu and Shaam in the lead roles. The film featured music by Thaman and released on May 20, 2011 to poor reviews.It became controversial movie because of the vulgar language.-Story:Shyam... |
Aiki | Telugu | |
| 2011 | Vanthaan Vendraan | Anjana | Tamil | |
| 2011 | Mogudu | Raja Rajeshwari | Telugu | |
| 2013 | Delhi Va Poogalam | Tamil |