Taapsee Pannu Responds to Kirti Kulhari’s Claims About Feeling Sidelined During Pink Promotions:

Taapsee Pannu has addressed her co-star Kirti Kulhari's claims about feeling sidelined during the promotions of their 2015 film Pink. Pannu, 37, expressed empathy towards Kulhari's sentiments, acknowledging that while she was unaware of her co-star’s struggles at the time, Kulhari had every right to feel the way she did.

In an interview with ETimes, Pannu explained that Kulhari never openly expressed feeling overlooked during the promotions, which is why she was unaware of any tension. "How would I know? She has the full right to feel the way she does. I would be the last person to tell someone what you are feeling is wrong," Pannu stated. "If someone has felt a certain way, I'm sure there's a reason."

Pannu’s Willingness to Address the Issue

Pannu emphasized that she would never dismiss anyone’s feelings, adding, "I would have liked to speak to her at that point and ask if there was something I could do to make it better." She further clarified that if she had known about Kulhari’s feelings at the time, she would have taken the initiative to address the issue and offer support.

"Unfortunately, I did not know there was an issue at that point. So, I don't know what to do with it. I can't discard her feelings," Pannu noted.

A Professional Relationship and Future Collaboration

The actress also reflected on her ongoing professional relationship with Kulhari, recalling their collaboration in Mission Mangal. She highlighted the positive dynamic they share, despite the earlier tension during Pink’s promotion.

Kulhari’s Comments on Pink Promotion

Earlier, in an interview with Fever FM, Kulhari had shared her shock at how the trailer for Pink was presented, which she felt focused primarily on Pannu and Amitabh Bachchan, leaving little space for her. Kulhari mentioned that she approached director Shoojit Sircar with her concerns, and he reassured her to focus on the film’s eventual release.

Kulhari also expressed that the PR campaign for Pink positioned the film predominantly as "Taapsee's film," a reflection of the film’s hierarchical structure. This led her to feel that Pannu was regarded as the "Pink girl," overshadowing other contributors.