MUMBAI: Actress Taapsee Pannu recently reflected on the pivotal moment in her career when a brief yet impactful role in the 2015 film “Baby” helped shape her trajectory in the industry.
On the occasion of the film’s 10th anniversary, the actress shared that the 7-minute sequence in the film was a turning point, leaving a lasting impact that changed the direction of her career for the better.
Reflecting on her iconic 7-minute appearance, Taapsee shared, “Dear actors, the number of minutes doesn’t matter, the impact you leave with what you do in those minutes... matters :). 7 minutes that changed the direction of the tide for me FOR GOOD. Yours truly, Naam Shabana.”
After her standout role as Shabana in "Baby, " Taapsee took the character to new heights in the 2017 released film “Naam Shabana, ” where her action-packed performance earned widespread acclaim.
The 37-year-old actress is also known for her roles in films like “Pink” alongside Amitabh Bachchan and “Mission Mangal, " where she starred opposite Akshay Kumar.
Taapsee Pannu will next be seen in the upcoming action-thriller “Gandhari, ” where she plays a fierce mother on a relentless mission to rescue her abducted child. In order to fully embody her role, the actress has reportedly undergone intense training in aerial yoga and strength conditioning to perform high-octane action sequences in the film.
Last month, Pannu announced the start of shooting for the film by sharing a series of photos in which she was seen posing with the clapboard alongside the cast and crew.
She captioned the post, “Dear God, grant my request so that I may never deviate from doing good deeds. That I shall have no fear of the enemy when I go into battle and, with determination, I will be victorious. That I may teach my mind to only sing your praises. And when the time comes, I should die fighting heroically on the field of battle ||231|| Let the war begin! #Gandhari.”