Updated on: 01 August, 2022 04:58 PM IST |Shweta Shah
Taapsee Pannu rings in her 35th birthday this year and needless to say, she has changed the wasy we look at Bollywood and its actresses. With headlining powerful roles, Taapsee is one of those who has broken many stereotypes. On her birthday, lets revisit some of the actresss magnificent roles that redefined Bollywood. Happy birthday Taapsee Pannu.
1. Manmarziyaan - 2018
Portraying the reckless and relentless Rumi Bagga, Taapsee's character swings between what seems love and what actually turns out to be love. The love triangle between Vicky Kaushal, the actress, and Abhishek Bachchan, throws light on modern-day reality about relationships and how one needs to puts in efforts for it to sustain. Realizing it the hard way that what she was seeking was only toxic, Taapsee chooses her happily ever after in the end.If we were to summarize Rumi in three adjectives, they'd be - spicy Gol Gappas, unsharpened, and complicatedly uncomplicated (yes, it's a thing, Ask the millennials.) This was a role that demanded a lot of emotional strength, which the actress exudes effortlessly. If you haven't watched the Anurag Kashyap directorial yet, watch it now.
2. Badla - 2019
For people who haven't watched the Taapsee Pannu - Amitabh Bachchan starrer thriller, drop everything and watch this masterpiece. After Pink, Badla marked the two actors' second collaboration, which was equally nerve-wrecking. As the movie approaches its end (we won't give out spoilers), the story and Naina's (Taapsee Pannu) heartbeat goes on a roller-coaster ride.Okay, allow us one little spoiler - Shah Rukh Khan has a "special cameo."
3. Saand Ki Aankh - 2019
This movie not only proved how versatile Taapsee is, but also that she has no insecurities sharing the screen with another successful actress (Bhumi Pednekar). Saand Ki Aankh was a biopic about two older women in their 60s living in a patriarchal household, who step out to become ace shooters. Playing the role of Prakashi Tomar, this movie is the classic example of how patriarchy is more important than one's dreams.Saand Ki Aankh even grabbed Taapsee and Bhumi Filmfare Critics Best Actress Award.
4. Thappad - 2020
Do we even need to say anything about this masterpiece? Revolving around how domestic violence is normalized in our society, Thappad is a big slap on every person's face who says, "women need to compromise." Shattering those societal norms, Amrita Sabharwal (Taapsee) evolves as an actress that truly redefined the Hindi cinema. Don't believe us? Watch it for yourself.
5. Haseen Dilruba - 2021
If you think the actress can only play roles that are about good girls fighting for their rights, wait till you see her in Haseen Dilruba. Rani Kashyap (Taapsee), suspected to kill her husband, narrates (rather manipulates with) an interesting story to a cop who tries to find something to blame her for the crime. The end is surely thrilling and full of surprises, just like the actress.Radio City wishes Taapsee Pannu a very happy birthday.
