Taapsee Pannu Says She Was Offered Bollywood Debut Film Because Of Resemblance With Preity Zinta

Taapsee Pannu made her acting debut in 2010 with the Telugu film Jhumma Naadam. The actress first appeared in Bollywood film Chashme Baddoor in 2013. Years after her debut, the actress has revealed how she got her first break in Bollywood. 

Taapsee Pannu talks about her Bollywood debut 

Actress Taapsee Pannu has revealed that she was brought into Bollywood due to her resemblance to Preity Zinta. The Pink actress, who appeared on cricketer Shikhar Dhawan's talk show Dhawan Karenge, opened up during a candid conversation about looking up to the mesmerising actress Preity, who is also well-acquainted with Shikhar.

The Mulk actress shared: “I was first brought into Bollywood because I share a resemblance with Preity Zinta. She has very good energy, and you know it well.”

Taapsee Pannu says she had to live up to the reputation 

Taapsee continued: “The aura of Preity ma’am is very lively, and she seems very intelligent. I felt like I had to live up to her reputation, as I was brought into the industry because of her name. So, I always put in an effort to be like her."

For the unversed, Shikhar is the captain of the IPL team Punjab Kings, which is owned by Preity. Meanwhile, Taapsee was last seen in the comedy-drama Dunki directed by Rajkummar Hirani. Her upcoming projects include Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan?, Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba, and Khel Khel Mein.

(With inputs from IANS)