Taapsee Pannu is one of the most outspoken actresses in the industry.
The Sardarni, who is known for her bold statements, will turn 26 in a
few weeks from now. She is now awaiting the release of Ajith's
upcoming untitled film wherein she has been paired opposite Arya. The
shoot of the Vishnuvardhan-directed film has been wrapped up and the
post-production work is on currently.
Talking to newsmen recently, Tapasee reacted to questionson various
topics. Here are a few:
Have you ever felt cheated by an actor?
Of course; it's with Arya. During the breaks in shoot, hewould
narrate an incident very seriously to me which I would listen to with
all my attention. After some time, he'd pull my legs saying that he
was just reciting his own imaginative story. This (cheating) has
occurred plentyof times and each time I would invariably find myself
at the receiving end.
It is said that you are more 'liberal' when it comes to donning
glamour-filled costumes in Telugu films…
Tamil audiences want films to be realistic and sans any artificial
stories. They seek simple and natural scripts. However, the Telugu
audiences want everything served in a grand manner; their taste is
vastly different from Tamils. I am forced to look glamorous in Telugu
filmsfor sure; yet, it doesn't mean that I won't be starring
glamorously in Tamil films.
Has Hansika taken over your place in Kollywood?
Is it so? I have no idea aboutthat and don't want to bother about it
too. Hansika seems to concentrate only in Tamil whereas I'm busy in
Tamil, Telugu and Hindi movies too. Iget offers which are destined to
come my way. Nobody can hijack others' offers and I feelthe industry
has space for all actresses.
What about the many rumours floating about you…
I know I'm the pet child of controversies and rumours. At the
beginning of my career,I used to worry about all the things that were
written aboutme. Later, I got used to it andnow whenever I come
across some rumours about me, I laugh out aloud.
What do you like most about Chennai?
Of course, the sambar. No other city in the world can match the
tasteful sambar made here. I have a go at sambar whenever I get the
opportunity.
Do you perform yoga to keep the mind under control?
Certainly not. I just don't have the patience to perform yoga. I
can't concentrate on one thing for a long time. I only hit the gym
regularly and swim occasionally. I can't do anything more than that
as I just don't have the time to do so.