Taapsee Pannu is an Indian actress, model, and owner of an event management company born on 1 August 1987 (38 years old) in New Delhi, India.
Pannu is widely linked with films that put a woman at the centre and deal with serious themes.
She is the only actress who is trusted with roles that need emotional control, strong dialogue delivery, and believable screen acting across cinema and OTT platforms.
Taapsee’s performance in Thappad (2020) also brought her major awards like the Filmfare Award for Best Actress, playing a homemaker dealing with divorce.
Quick Facts of Taapsee Pannu
| Full Name | Taapsee Pannu |
| Profession | Actress, model, business owner |
| Age | 38 years old |
| Date of Birth | 1 August 1987 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Leo |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
| Current Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Gender | Female |
Taapsee Pannu Early Life and Education
Taapsee Pannu was born in a Sikh family. In childhood, she was known for her curly hair, and people close to her called her “Maggi.”
Taapsee was at the top in her studies and active in school activities.
She learned classical dance from a young age and took part in dance competitions later in college.
Education
Taapsee Pannu did her schooling at Mata Jai Kaur Public School in Ashok Vihar, Delhi. For higher studies, she studied Computer Science and Engineering.
Pannu earned her Computer Science and Engineering degree from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University.
| School | Mata Jai Kaur Public School, Ashok Vihar, New Delhi |
| Alma Mater | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University |
| Highest Qualification | Computer Science and Engineering degree |
Taapsee Pannu Personal Life
Taapase Pannu is married to Danish former badminton player Mathias Boe in a court marriage in December 2023.
Later, they had a traditional wedding on 23 March 2024 in Udaipur. It is known that they live in Odense, Denmark.
Past Relationship
Taapsee Pannu had a relationship with Mahat Ragavendra, a Kollywood actor, in 2011-12.
Family
Taapase’s father, Dilmohan Singh Pannu, is a retired real estate agent, whereas her mother, Nirmaljeet Pannu, is a homemaker.
Pannu’s younger sister, Shagun Pannu, works in the event management sector.
| Full Name | Taapasee D Pannu |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Husband | Mathias Boe |
| Parents | Father: Dilmohan Singh Pannu Mother: Nirmaljeet Pannu |
| Siblings | Sister: Shagun Pannu |
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Taapsee Pannu Career
Taapsee Pannu started her working life with modelling before she moved into films.
Pannu made her acting debut in Telugu cinema with Jhummandi Naadam (2010) with Manoj Manchu. After that, she worked in Tamil films too, includingAadukalam (2011) with Dhanush.
Taapsee entered Hindi cinema with Chashme Baddoor (2013) with Ali Zafar.
She later got wider attention in Hindi cinema with movies like Baby (2015) with Akshay Kumar, andPink (2016) with Amitabh Bachchan.
Taapsee Pannu appeared in Saand Ki Aankh (2019), sharing screen with Bhumi Pednekar.
Then, Pannu’s acting performance with her co-star Pavail Gulati in Thappad (2020) got the spotlight.
Pannu was co-starring with Vikrant Massey in Haseen Dillruba (2021).
She owns the event management company The Wedding Factory. In 2021, she also launched a production company called Outsiders Films.
She played the role of Advocate Raavi in Assi (2026) alongside Kani Kusruti.
Her upcoming Netflix film project is Gandhari (2026) with Ishwak Singh, which is in the post-production stage.
Another film project named Alien is at the filming stage, which is being directed by Barath Neelakantan.
Taapsee Pannu Awards and Achievements
Taapsee Pannu has received major acting awards in both cinema and OTT, with a record of 50 wins.
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Thappad)
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics) for Saand Ki Aankh, shared with Bhumi Pednekar
- Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actress for Web Original Film for Looop Lapeta (2022).
- Santosham Film Awards for Special Award (Jury) for Gundello Godari
- TSR – TV9 National Film Awards for Best Actress for Mogudu
- Edison Awards for Most Enthusiastic Performer (Female) for Arrambam
- Jagran Film Festival for Jury Special Award for Pink
Taapsee Pannu Controversies
Taapsee Pannu has been a part of a few public disputes and legal issues since her career beginning.
Party fight rumour (2012): There was “a buzz” in 2012 that she was the reason behind a fight between actor Mahat Raghavendra and actor Manchu Manoj at a party after the Filmfare Awards in Chennai.
Manmarziyaan smoking scenes (2018): After Manmarziyaan was released, it is known that some members of the Sikh community objected to smoking scenes involving Sikh characters. Later, the producers deleted those scenes. Taapsee responded on X (Twitter) that a troll threatened her.
Income Tax raids (March 2021): It is known that Income Tax raids were conducted on Anurag Kashyap, Taapsee Pannu, and Vikas Bahl.
Religious sentiments complaint (March 2023): It is known that a complaint was filed against her for allegedly hurting religious sentiments after she walked at Lakme Fashion Week wearing a locket with “Goddess Laxmi” with a revealing outfit.
Taapsee Pannu Net Worth
Taapsee Pannu’s net worth is $6 million. She charges 60–70 lakh per movie.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | $6 million |
| Salary (Approx.) | ₹60–₹70 lakh per movie |
Taapsee Pannu Height, Weight, and Physical Stats
The following are Taapsee’s physical appearances.
| Height | In centimetres: 165 cm In meters: 1.65 m In feet & inches: 5 feet 4 inches |
| Weight | In kg: 55 kg In lbs: 121 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 34-27-36 |
| Hair Color | Dark brown |
| Eye Color | Dark brown |
Taapsee Pannu Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X
 @taapsee | |
| YouTube |  @taapseepannu |
 @taapseeofficial | |
| X |  @taapsee |
Interesting Facts about Taapsee Pannu
- Taapsee Pannu acted in two short films in 2018: Baarish aur Chowmein and Nitishastra.
- In 2018, she bought the badminton franchise Pune 7 Aces, which plays in the Premier Badminton League.
- For Saand Ki Aankh, she trained for 3 months in pistol shooting for her role as Prakashi Tomar.
- During the filming of Game Over, she had to stay in a wheelchair for long hours across many days of shooting.
- She used the hashtag #WhyTheGap on Twitter to raise awareness about children’s health and gender parity.
FAQs
Who is Taapsee Pannu?
Taapsee Pannu is an Indian actress who works mainly in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil films.
How old is Taapsee Pannu?
Taapsee Pannu was born on 1 August 1987 in New Delhi, India. She is 38 years old.
What did Taapsee Pannu study?
She studied Computer Science and Engineering at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University.
What was Taapsee Pannu’s first film?
Pannu’s acting debut was the Telugu film Jhummandi Naadam (2010).
Which roles made Taapsee Pannu well-known in Hindi films?
Taapsee’s performances in Baby (2015) and Pink (2016) helped her gain wider recognition in Hindi cinema.
What major awards has Taapsee Pannu won?
Taapsee Pannu won the Filmfare Best Actress award for Thappad and has also received Filmfare Critics and Filmfare OTT awards.
Is Taapsee Pannu married?
Taapsee Pannu married Mathias Boe after a court marriage in December 2023 and a wedding ceremony on 23 March 2024 in Udaipur.
