{
  "id": 3244917,
  "title": "Gandhari Trailer: Taapsee Pannu Turns Fierce Mother, Takes On A Dangerous Mission To Find Her Abducted Daughter",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/gandhari-trailer-taapsee-pannu-turns-fierce-mother-takes-on-a",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T10:54:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/gandhari-trailer-taapsee-pannu-turns-fierce-mother-takes-on-a-dangerous-mission-to-find-her-abducted-daughter"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the upcoming Netflix action-thriller Gandhari, Taapsee Pannu plays the role of Bani, a mother whose search for her abducted daughter becomes a dangerous mission. The trailer reveals Bani's determination to find her child, despite the challenges and dangers that lie ahead. The story unfolds in the fictional town of Joypurra, a place shrouded in mystery and enigmatic figures known as the Behrupiyas. As Bani delves deeper into the investigation, she faces unexpected twists and hidden truths, with some individuals either aiding or hindering her quest. This physically demanding role showcases Taapsee's hand-to-hand action skills alongside an emotionally driven narrative. She shares her thoughts on her character, stating that Bani's refusal to give up, even in the face of overwhelming odds, resonated with her. The film also features Ishwak Singh as Gokul, a father mourning his daughter's disappearance, Jatin Sarna as Kabir, the officer handling the case, and Swastika Mukherjee, Mita Vashisht, and Chhaya Kadam in supporting roles. Taapsee expresses her excitement about reuniting with Kanika Dhillon and Netflix, highlighting the creative partnership built over years of working together. Director Devashish Makhija emphasizes the cinematic potential of creating a mysterious, layered world on screen while maintaining a universal story of human choices, consequences, and the lengths one would go to protect their loved ones. Gandhari is set to premiere on Netflix on September 3.",
  "summary": "A mother's desperate search for her missing daughter takes a dangerous turn in Gandhari, Taapsee Pannu 's upcoming Netflix action-thriller. The trailer, released on Tuesday (August 25), introduces Taapsee as Bani, a determined mother who refuses to stop until she finds her abducted child. Set in the fictional town of Joypurra, the trailer takes viewers into a mysterious world where fear, silence…",
  "key_points": [
    "Taapsee Pannu stars as Bani, a fierce mother in Netflix's Gandhari.",
    "Bani embarks on dangerous mission to find abducted daughter in Joypurra.",
    "Film features Ishwak Singh, Jatin Sarna, and Kanika Dhillon."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}