Does not affect me: Taapsee on being called 'sasti copy' by Kangana's sister

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Press Trust of India Mumbai
Last Updated : Aug 08 2019 | 10:15 PM IST

Taapsee Pannu has been called names by Kangana Ranaut's sister Rangoli Chandel on Twitter but the actor says she is not too bothered by the comments as they have no bearing on her life and work.

Taapsee had attracted the ire of Chandel, who also manages Kangana, when she said the actor should use a double filter.

Chandel hit back, calling Taapsee, who like Kanagana also comes from a non-film background, a "sasti copy" (cheap copy) of her sister.

When asked about being targeted by another outsider in a group interview here, Taapsee said, "Those who matter to you, matter to you. For me, she (Kangana) is a very good actress, she was and she still is... But other than this, she doesn't affect me in my life. It doesn't affect me what she says. There are a lot people saying lot of things on my Twitter timeline."
"I might not put that out that way. It doesn't mean I don't have ways and means to work my things around, it is just that my way is different. I will not get to that level. In a way, I wanted it to happen the way it happened. Because I wanted people to see the difference."
"I have never spoken to Kangana. She is my senior and if I ever see her in my vicinity or around me, I can go and say hello to her. I have no qualms about it."
"Actors are not giving me work so what should I do of their validation... I used to feel bad about it earlier now I am used to it. If I get it, I will be shocked. The person you are talking about (Kangana), I have not got validation from her. My attempt was to say good stuff but..."

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First Published: Aug 08 2019 | 10:15 PM IST

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