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Exclusive: Taapsee PannuÃ¢s Gandhari Inspired By The Mahabharata

News Desk August 13, 2026 2 minutes read

Exclusive: Taapsee PannuÃ¢s Gandhari Inspired By The Mahabharata

Taapsee Pannu is set to headline Gandhari, an upcoming action thriller that sees the actor take on a physically demanding role. One of the most intriguing aspects of the film is Taapsee performing action sequences blindfolded, adding another layer of challenge to a character built around strength, instinct and determination.

According to our source, “Taapsee Pannu’s Gandhari is said to be a modern-day interpretation inspired by the Mahabharata. In the epic, Gandhari’s character holds a crucial and intriguing place as a devoted wife and mother, and the film is expected to explore a contemporary take on some of those themes through Taapsee’s character.”

In the Mahabharata, Gandhari is known as the devoted wife of Dhritarashtra and the mother of the Kauravas. She famously chose to blindfold herself for much of her life, mirroring her husband’s blindness. Beyond this, Gandhari remains an important figure in the epic, particularly for her strength, devotion and relationship with her family.

The film is expected to take these associations into a contemporary setting, with the story combining revenge, action and mystery. The blindfolded action sequences further connect the film to the central idea associated with Gandhari, while keeping the narrative firmly rooted in the present day.

Taapsee has time and again proved her mettle as a phenomenal actress and her fans are super excited for her upcoming venture. The film is already attracting a lot of eyeballs for its storyline. Taapsee is known to attach her name with credible projects and her upcoming film promises to be an entertaining watch. The actress was last seen in Assi and with Gandhari prepping up for the big screen soon, we’re sure the actress will impress one and all again. Keep watching this space for more on Bollywood.

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