Overview
- Taapsee Pannu says she has lost films because, in her words, sometimes the hero does not want her in the project.
- She describes a common pattern in Hindi cinema where male leads typically influence who is cast opposite them.
- Pannu cites Rajkumar Hirani as an exception, saying his certainty secured her role in Dunki with Shah Rukh Khan.
- She disputes being labeled difficult to work with and points to repeat collaborations as evidence of professionalism.
- The actor adds that she prefers letting her work speak for itself and notes her latest release, Assi, opened on February 20.