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I Love Sports: Taapsee Pannu

Darpan News Desk IANS, 08 Nov, 2017 11:29 AM
    Actress Taapsee Pannu says she loves sports so much that had she not been an actor, she would have aspired to become a sportsperson.
     
    The "Judwaa 2" actress will soon start shooting for a film, which is said to be based on hockey player Sandeep Singh.
     
    She will essay the role of a hockey player. 
     
    "I love sports and always feel if I wasn't an actor, I would've aspired to become a sportsperson. But being an actor is very special because you get to live so many lives in one life. Finally, I have got an opportunity to combine the two interests. 
     
    "I have been pretty excited about my hockey learning sessions," Taapsee said in a statement.
     
    Shaad Ali will be helming the sports film.

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