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“I’ve Lost Films For Being Fair,” Taapsee Reveals How Being Fair Doesn’t ALWAYS Help In Films

bySaurabh Pandey
30th March 2017
3 minute read

In a short but impactful career in Bollywood, Taapsee Pannu has made a mark with her incredible performances in movies like ‘PINK’ and ‘Baby’. The actress’s next is ‘Naam Shabana‘, a prequel to ‘Baby’ in which she is seen kicking some serious ass.

In a recent interview with India Today, Taapsee spoke at great lengths about her career, relationship, why she doesn’t endorse fairness creams and more.

In a nation which is obsessed with fairness and has made an industry out of it, Taapsee has never endorsed fairness creams. And her reason behind that is pretty solid,

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“I have never used a fairness cream in my life. I don’t think (that) being fair in any way superior to any other colour.”

 

As Taapsee has worked a lot in the Southern film industry, being fair has not helped her case in getting movies.

“When I started working, I found that being fair has actually backfired for me. I have lost a few films because I’m too fair. Especially down South, they don’t relate this complexion to a girl-next-door. This is something that has not worked for me, so why will I endorse it?”

 

When asked if she ever had to use self-defence techniques in real life like she does in the movies, Taapsee said,

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“Thankfully, since the time I have learnt it, no. I guess no one wants to take on me after that. But in school and college, there have been instances where I wish I knew how to defend myself.”

 

When asked if it was difficult to play an action role, Taapsee said that it was not physical, but the mental aspect of the character that was hard to portray.

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“I have always been inclined towards sports. What really took a toll on me was the mental bit of it. To give each shot keeping in mind all the characteristics of this girl, who is completely opposite to me, was pretty taxing.”

 

Advising women to not attend to slut-shaming people and trolls on social media, Taapsee said that it is better to block such people than entertaining them.

“It’s not worth your time and effort attending to such people. They are doing this only to get your attention. And by giving them the attention, you are fulfilling their agenda.”

 

On the rumours of dating Olympic silver medallist Danish badminton player, Mathias Boe, Taapsee didn’t confirm the news but didn’t deny it too.

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“I’m in an extremely good state in my personal life. Now, why I don’t talk about it in the media is not because I’m ashamed to accept it, but because if I do, then everything will be centred around that and people will start talking about that more than the work I do, which I don’t want. That is the only reason I don’t want to talk about it. Otherwise, I’m extremely proud of my relationship status and the person I’m with.”

 

With such bold and inspiring views, Taapsee is certainly making her presence felt as not just a pretty face but as a voice to be heard. Can’t wait to see more of her in the days to come.

News Source: India Today (1,2)

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