Gone are the days when Bollywood revolved solely around male leads. Taapsee Pannu has been instrumental in this transformation, starring in films that prioritize female narratives and societal critique. ‘Assi’ marks her latest contribution to this wave.
‘Pink’ set the precedent, with Taapsee voicing the oppressed through its consent-driven plot, reshaping attitudes towards women’s rights.
‘ Thappad’ dissected the normalization of violence at home, Taapsee’s portrayal earning accolades and strong earnings exceeding 44 crores worldwide.
The uplifting ‘Saand Ki Aankh’ featured Taapsee as a septuagenarian shooter, breaking barriers of age and gender in pursuit of medals.
‘Badla’s gripping tale of betrayal and justice on OTT platforms highlighted Taapsee’s range, boasting a stellar 7.7 IMDb score.
Despite mixed reception, ‘Rashmi Rocket’ addressed critical sports issues like gender verification, drawing from real athlete struggles. Her diverse picks, including the seductive mystery of ‘Haseen Dillruba’, horror-thriller ‘Blurr’, cricket biopic ‘Shabaash Mithu’, and actioner ‘Naam Shabana’, showcase unwavering commitment to meaningful roles.
Taapsee’s trajectory proves that commercially viable cinema can also be profoundly transformative.