On 16th September 2026, the Karavali Times noted that the Hindi thriller Pink turned ten years old, marking a turning point for actress Taapsee Pannu. The film, set in Delhi, continues to be cited as the role that most clearly defined her on‑screen identity.
When Baby concluded, industry observers watched Taapsee closely, aware that she had already displayed a wide range in her early Hindi projects. In her own words, the pressure to choose a script that would surpass her previous work was palpable: “After Baby, there was a lot of pressure on me about what I was going to do next. In the first few Hindi films that I did, there was so much versatility in the characters I played that people were always curious about what I would take up next. There was this pressure that my next project had to be really good, and one step ahead of Baby.”
She recalled receiving the Pink script, admitting that a single glance convinced her to act. The makers, having followed her recent performances, approached her with two questions: whether she would be interested and whether a film on such a sensitive issue deserved to be made. Taapsee answered affirmatively, adding, “Being a girl from Delhi, I genuinely wondered why nobody was making a film about an issue like this. So, when they asked me, I said, ‘Yes, why not?’ I very authoritatively said, ‘Only I will do this film now.'”
Ten years later, the impact of her portrayal of Minal is evident in both box‑office records and cultural discourse. The actress has continued to gravitate toward demanding parts, most recently starring as Bani in the Netflix release Gandhari, a mother on a relentless search for her kidnapped daughter. The film has trended in more than 70 countries, underscoring Taapsee’s expanding global reach.
From Minal in Pink to Bani in Gandhari, Taapsee Pannu’s choices consistently highlight stories driven by conviction, emotion and strength, reinforcing her reputation as a performer who selects roles with purpose and depth.
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📰 Source: Siasat Gulf