Taapsee Pannu Executes Her Own Stunts in ‘Gandhari’
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Synopsis
In the forthcoming action film 'Gandhari,' actress Taapsee Pannu showcases her stunts without a body double, impressing on-set witnesses. Writer-producer Kanika Dhillon highlights Taapsee's agility and talent, promising a gripping narrative filled with personal stakes and high-powered action, making this character a first for the actress.
Key Takeaways
- Taapsee Pannu performs her own stunts.
- Kanika Dhillon praises Taapsee's agility.
- Gandhari features a gripping storyline.
- Devashish Makhija directs the film.
- Taapsee's character is a fierce mother on a mission.
Mumbai, Feb 13 (NationPress) Actress Taapsee Pannu performs her own stunts in the highly-anticipated action film “Gandhari,” as disclosed by writer-producer Kanika Dhillon, who also provided some behind-the-scenes glimpses from the movie.
Kanika praised Taapsee for her remarkable execution of the action sequences, stating: “They were filming a tense scene, which required a challenging wall climb that Taapsee’s character had to undertake.”
“Without a body double or any rehearsals (while ensuring safety precautions were followed) — Taapsee ascended that wall like a panther, in just one take! I was present on set that day, and once the shot concluded, the entire set erupted in applause!”
She further mentioned: “It was truly impressive to witness; Taapsee possesses a certain grace and agility that makes her the ideal casting choice for Gandhari. She’s going to astonish everyone with this unique character she has never portrayed before.”
Kanika added: “With Ishwak joining the cast, he has infused the film with a fresh wave of talent and depth to the storyline, and I’m eager for the audience to experience the magic these two have crafted on screen, under the exceptional direction of Devashish Makhija.”
“Gandhari” promises a captivating plot filled with unyielding determination and intense personal stakes, set against a backdrop of gripping mystery and high-octane action. Viewers will witness Taapsee Pannu as a fierce mother on a mission,” according to the plot description from Netflix, as reported by variety.com.
“Gandhari,” which also features Ishwak Singh, marks the sixth collaboration between Kanika Dhillon and Taapsee following their success with “Manmarziyaan,” “Haseen Dilruba,” “Phir Aayi Hasseen Dilruba,” and others.
“Gandhari” is the second project under Kanika Dhillon's banner Kathha Pictures following the success of the mystery drama “Do Patti.” For this action drama, the acclaimed director Devashish Makhija has been brought on board, known for his notable films like “Bhonsle,” “Joram,” and others.
Taapsee was recently seen in “Khel Khel Mein” directed by Mudassar Aziz. This film, inspired by the 2016 Italian film Perfect Strangers, stars Akshay Kumar, Fardeen Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal, and Pragya Jaiswal.
