Taapsee Pannu and Kangana Ranaut had a public feud in 2019 and 2020. Recently, Taapsee spoke about her equation with Kangana and revealed that she has never met the actor. She also opened up about the possibility of joining politics.
Speaking about her feud with Kangana, Taapsee said that the way they speak about each other is a reflection of their upbringing. She told India Today, “I haven't met her. I didn't meet her before when these so-called issues started. I haven't met her now as well. My opinion on her is reflective of my upbringing and my way of talking, my way of perceiving things and hers... she stands by hers. So, I think that's enough for everybody to look and decide who comes from where."
Taapsee also spoke about the possibility of entering politics. She said, “I am too honest and vulnerable for this. Also, I want to do a few more films. I am not at all considering joining and I don't have the DNA for that.” Taapsee also shared that she takes an interest in political issues and is vocal about them as an educated citizen rather than approaching such matters from a political standpoint.
Taapsee and Kangana's feud started in 2019. It intensified after Kangana's sister, Rangoli Chandel, called Taapsee a “sasti copy” of Kangana on social media. The exchange further escalated in 2020 after Kangana referred to Taapsee and others as “B-grade actresses” and “needy outsiders” amid debates around nepotism and industry politics.
Taapsee, however, has maintained that despite their differences, she is ready to be friends with the actor.
On the work front, Taapsee was last seen in Gandhari, an action thriller directed by Devashish Makhija. The film follows a mother's relentless pursuit to find and rescue her kidnapped daughter, exploring themes of revenge and redemption amidst her harrowing journey.
Vibha Maru is an Assistant Editor with Hindustan Times Entertainment, based in Delhi. With a decade of experience across digital and print media, she covers Bollywood, Hollywood and web shows. A self-confessed cinephile who breathes Hindi cinema, Vibha can often be found sacrificing sleep after binge-watching films and web series. Though she holds a Commerce degree, she discovered her true calling in journalism after enrolling at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). She began her career covering Delhi's cultural scene, food, nightlife, concerts, and city life at The Times of India, before moving into full-time entertainment journalism with India Today. At India Today, Vibha interviewed some of the biggest names in Bollywood and television while carving a niche for herself through film reviews, opinion pieces, nostalgic features, celebrity interviews, and trend-driven stories. She later brought her storytelling and editorial expertise to The Indian Express, where she continued to deepen her understanding of cinema through long-form entertainment explainers, retrospectives and feature writing. Now, as Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times Entertainment, Vibha continues to chronicle the world of movies and pop culture. Her work spans breaking entertainment news, exclusive interviews, celebrity features, and stories that capture the conversations shaping Indian cinema.Read More
