Taapsee Pannu on 'Blurr': Was a different person on that set

Taapsee Pannu

It's not unusual for Taapsee Pannu to be creatively involved in films that she believes in. Turning producer was then a natural progression for her. In July, the actor announced the launch of her studio, Outsiders Films, following it up with the shoot of her maiden production Blurr. Weeks after having wrapped up the shoot of the psychological thriller in Nainital, Pannu sits content, all the wiser after juggling the double duty of actor-producer.

"I was a different person on that set, unlike on any other project where I have [served] only as an actor. As the producer, I needed to make sure everyone is comfortable, everything is right on the set and that things are completed on time. I had taken on this added pressure," begins Pannu. Even as she wants to fulfil the responsibilities of her new role, she is certain that acting must remain her top priority when on set. "I don't want to [divert my energy]; that's something I want to correct [on my forthcoming productions]. When I am on the set, I want to be only an actor."

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Pannu with Pranjal Khandhdiya

The thriller, directed by Ajay Bahl, reportedly revolves around Pannu's Gayatri who is slowly losing her eyesight while trying to investigate the mysterious death of her twin sister. Acknowledging that such a complex role demanded her to be focused, she credits business partner Pranjal Khandhdiya for overseeing the day-to-day production duties. "Pranjal is hands-on and good at his job. Only after pack-up, I would assess how the day was and whether anything needed to be fixed. On Rashmi Rocket too, I was creatively involved while he did the groundwork. It was a trial run for us to gauge if we could collaborate as partners. That went well, and now, we're in for a pretty ride," she beams.

Managing budgets is one of the most crucial aspects of production - an area that Pannu is well-versed with. "I have been mindful of budgets on a lot of other films, where I have worked with my producer friends. I don't take an active part in deciding [budget allocation] because that would be intrusive, but I've been aware of how it has been [divided]."

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