The trailer of the Amitabh Bachchan & Taapsee Pannu-starrer Pink has evoked strong reactions from fans across the country. With a hard-hitting plot and compelling dialogues, the film looks like a sure-shot winner. But what’s caught everyone’s attention is the film’s lead actress, Taapsee Pannu’s performance. 

This is Taapsee’s third film in Bollywood and from what we can see in the trailer, she’s all set to go places. 

As the film gets set to hit theatres next month, here are 8 things you must know about this spirited performer:

 

1. Taapsee entered the entertainment business as a participant on Channel V’s reality show Get Gorgeous

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2. She made her debut in Bollywood with David Dhawan’s Chashme Baddoor (2013).

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3. She had worked in over 10 films in Tamil & Telugu before she entered Bollywood.

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4. Taapsee was immensely praised for her performance as a task force agent in Neeraj Pandey’s Baby (2015). 

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5. Taapsee grew up in Delhi and keenly took part in sports and extra-curricular activities during her school days. 

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6. Taapsee is a qualified engineer and planned to pursue her MBA. 

She even sat for the entrance exams but life had a different plan for her.

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7. Taapsee is a trained Kathak and Bharatanatyam dancer. 

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8. Taapsee, along with her two partners, also runs an event company, The Wedding Factory, that organises weddings and various other events.  

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Looking forward to Taapsee’s performance in Pink!