Taapsee Pannu is an Indian actress from the capital state of India probably best known for her appearance in critically acclaimed films such as Aadukalam, Vastadu Naa Raju, Baby,
Her performance in Arrambam earned her the Most Enthusiastic Performer-Female Award at the 2014 Edison Awards. Her notable acting credits include Pink, The Ghazi Attack, Judwaa 2, Badla, Mission Mangal, and Saand Ki Aankh. She earned her first Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress for her work in Tushar Hiranandani’s biopic Saand Ki Aankh.
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Taapsee Pannu Biography
Taapsee Pannu was born on the 1st of August 1987, in New Delhi, India. She is currently 35 years old.
| Birth Name | Taapsee Pannu |
| Nickname | Maggie |
| Date of Birth | August 1, 1987 |
| Place of Birth | New Delhi, India |
| Age | 35 years old |
| Sun Sign | Leo |
| Profession | Actress, Model |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicity | Punjabi (Indian) |
| Hometown | Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Family
- Father – Dilmohan Singh Pannu
- Mother – Nirmaljeet Pannu
- Siblings – Shagun Pannu (Younger Brother)
Education
Pannu attended Mata Jai Kaur Public School in Ashok Vihar, Delhi. After graduation, she joined Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology in New Delhi where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering.
Taapsee Pannu Personal Life
Taapsee has been dating former Denmark Badminton player and coach Mathias Boe since 2013. He is now the coach of the Indian badminton team.
She was in a relationship with actor Mahat Raghavendra in the past. When asked about her relationship status, she said “I have dated a South Indian. Also, I have never dated a star and will never date one, and I can write and give you on a stamp paper. I am clear that there can be only one star in the relationship and that’s me. I personally don’t think it can work out between an actor and an actress.”
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 7.5 inches Centimeters – 171 cm Meters – 1.71 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 55 kg Pounds – 121 lbs |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Body Measurements | 34-25-35 |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 8.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | 4-6 (US) |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Taapsee made her theatrical debut with the Telugu film, Jhummandi Naadam, playing her role as Sraviya in 2010.
The following year, she portrayed the character of Irene Claude, an Ango-Indian, opposite Dhanush in Aadukalam, which was her Tamil debut, Her performance in the film earned her positive reviews, and eventually, she got many films offers therein. The film itself received six National Film Awards at the 58th National Film Awards ceremony.
The same year, she debuted in the Malayalam industry with Doubles, alongside Mammootty and Nadiya Moidu
Her Hindi debut came in 2012 with Chashme Baddoor, in which she played opposite Siddharth. Her role in the film earned her a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
Television Debut
Taapsee appeared as a contestant on Channel V’s talent show Get Gorgeous.
Brand Endorsements
During her brief stint as a model, she endorsed brands such as Reliance Trends, Red FM 93.5, UniStyle Image, Coca-Cola, Motorola, Pantaloon, PVR Cinemas, Standard Chartered Bank, Dabur, Airtel, Tata Docomo, World Gold Council, Havells, and Vardhman.
Taapsee Pannu Net Worth
Taapsee Pannu has an estimated net worth to be more than $6 million US dollars as of 2024. She is the co-founder of The Wedding Factory, a wedding management startup. This is perhaps the first and only wedding planning and arranging company headed by a celebrity.
She recently bought a luxury apartment in the posh area of Mumbai and also owns apartments in Chennai and Hyderabad. She owns a BMW 5 series, Mercedes SUV, and a Renault Captur car.
Favorite Things
- Movie – Mr. Perfect(Telugu Movie), Rock star(Hindi Movie), Twilight Movie Series(Hollywood)
- Actors – Shah Rukh Khan, Amir Khan and Prabhas
- Actresses – Priyanka Chopra, Priyamani
- Food – Danish pastries and Chinese cuisine
- Colour – Yellow
- Destination – Europe and Maldives
- Hobbies – Reading Books, Riding Bike’s
Taapsee Pannu Facts
Born and brought up in Delhi, she was raised Jat Sikhni.
During her college days, she began modeling for pocket money, which she later made it into a full-time career.
After graduation, she briefly worked as a software engineer and left it to pursue a career in acting.
As a model, Taapsee Pannu won a bunch of titles such as “Pantaloons Femina Miss Fresh Face” and “Safi Femina Miss Beautiful Skin” at the 2008 Femina Miss India contest.
Her celebrity crush is Ranbir Kapoor.
She was featured on the covers of popular magazines such as Just For Women and MaaStars.
Taapsee Pannu decided to foray into the cinema after realizing that she could never gain proper recognition and attention through modeling.
Pannu received the Most Enthusiastic Performer–Female Award at the 2014 Edison Awards for her performance in the action thriller Arrambam co-starring Ajith Kumar and Arya.
In 2018, she won the Zee Cine Awards under the category Extraordinary Impact Award – Female for her work in Naam Shabana.
Being the girlfriend of former badminton player and coach Mathias, it’s no surprise that she is the owner of the badminton franchise Pune 7 Aces which plays in the Premier Badminton League.
