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Assi to Badla Times Taapsee Pannu explored different genres with ease

Updated On: 20 February, 2026 07:38 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves

Taapsee Pannu has, over the years, built a filmography that has time and again defied typecasting. As her intense courtroom drama titled Assi, it serves as the perfect time to look back at the various genres she has aced as an actress, proving her unmatched versatility.

Taapsee Pannu has, over the years, built a filmography that has time and again defied typecasting. As her intense courtroom drama titled Assi, it serves as the perfect time to look back at the various genres she has aced as an actress, proving her unmatched versatility.

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Taapsee Pannu has, over the years, built a filmography that has time and again defied typecasting. As her intense courtroom drama titled Assi, it serves as the perfect time to look back at the various genres she has aced as an actress, proving her unmatched versatility.
<p><strong>Mission Mangal (2019)</strong></p>
<p>Taapsee features in an intellectual role as a navigation expert who is also a devoted wife to her army husband, in this sci-fi drama.</p>

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Mission Mangal (2019)

Taapsee features in an intellectual role as a navigation expert who is also a devoted wife to her army husband, in this sci-fi drama.

<p><strong>Naam Shabana (2017)</strong></p>
<p>Taapsee stars as Shabana Khan in this spy thriller, portraying a fierce and skilled undercover agent. It places her in a high-octane action environment.</p>

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Naam Shabana (2017)

Taapsee stars as Shabana Khan in this spy thriller, portraying a fierce and skilled undercover agent. It places her in a high-octane action environment.

<p><strong>Dunki (2023)</strong></p>
<p>Taapsee plays an emotional anchor central to the film`s plot in this adventure comedy based on illegal immigrants.</p>

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Dunki (2023)

Taapsee plays an emotional anchor central to the film`s plot in this adventure comedy based on illegal immigrants.

<p><strong>Badla (2019)</strong></p>
<p>In this gripping murder mystery, opposite Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee plays a businesswoman tangled in a murder mystery, keeping audiences guessing till the end.&nbsp;</p>

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Badla (2019)

In this gripping murder mystery, opposite Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee plays a businesswoman tangled in a murder mystery, keeping audiences guessing till the end. 

<p><strong>Haseen Dillruba (2021)</strong></p>
<p>Taapsee effortlessly blended romance with suspense, as she plays a complex character accused of murder, balancing emotional depth with mystery in this romantic thriller.</p>

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Haseen Dillruba (2021)

Taapsee effortlessly blended romance with suspense, as she plays a complex character accused of murder, balancing emotional depth with mystery in this romantic thriller.

<p><strong>Saand Ki Aankh (2019)</strong></p>
<p>Taapsee stepped into a biographical sports drama transforming into real-life sharpshooter Prakashi Tomar, delivering an inspiring performance that celebrates female empowerment and determination.&nbsp;</p>

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Saand Ki Aankh (2019)

Taapsee stepped into a biographical sports drama transforming into real-life sharpshooter Prakashi Tomar, delivering an inspiring performance that celebrates female empowerment and determination. 

<p><strong>Thappad (2020)</strong></p>
<p>Taapsee&rsquo;s emotionally charged performance as a woman reevaluating her life after domestic abuse in this social drama resonates deeply, showcasing her ability to portray powerful, real-world stories.&nbsp;</p>

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Thappad (2020)

Taapsee’s emotionally charged performance as a woman reevaluating her life after domestic abuse in this social drama resonates deeply, showcasing her ability to portray powerful, real-world stories. 

<p><strong>Khel Khel Mein (2024)</strong></p>
<p>In a lighter vein, Taapsee flaunted her comedic timing, proving she&rsquo;s just as comfortable bringing charm and humour to the screen as she is in serious roles in this comedy drama.</p>

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Khel Khel Mein (2024)

In a lighter vein, Taapsee flaunted her comedic timing, proving she’s just as comfortable bringing charm and humour to the screen as she is in serious roles in this comedy drama.

<p><strong>Assi (2026)</strong></p>
<p>Assi marks Taapsee Pannu&rsquo;s foray into an investigative thriller, where she proves her ease in anchoring intense, issue-led thrillers.</p>

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Assi (2026)

Assi marks Taapsee Pannu’s foray into an investigative thriller, where she proves her ease in anchoring intense, issue-led thrillers.

<p><strong>&nbsp;Pink (2016)</strong></p>
<p>In this landmark courtroom drama, Taapsee plays a woman fighting a prejudiced system after a traumatic incident, tackling the topics of consent and victim-blaming.</p>

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 Pink (2016)

In this landmark courtroom drama, Taapsee plays a woman fighting a prejudiced system after a traumatic incident, tackling the topics of consent and victim-blaming.

<p><strong>Manmarziyaan (2018)</strong></p>
<p>As Rumi in this romantic drama, Taapsee portrays the emotional turbulence of modern relationships with raw honesty, highlighting her depth in romantic storytelling.</p>

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Manmarziyaan (2018)

As Rumi in this romantic drama, Taapsee portrays the emotional turbulence of modern relationships with raw honesty, highlighting her depth in romantic storytelling.

<p><strong>Shabaash Mithu (2022)</strong></p>
<p>Taapsee stepped into the shoes of former captain of the Indian women`s cricket team Mitali Raj in this sports drama, learning and showing passion towards the sport.</p>

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Shabaash Mithu (2022)

Taapsee stepped into the shoes of former captain of the Indian women`s cricket team Mitali Raj in this sports drama, learning and showing passion towards the sport.

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