After the success of Badla, Mission Mangal and Saand Ki Aankh in 2019, Taapsee Pannu is looking forward to the release of her Thappad, which will be her first release in the year 2020. The movie has been directed by well-known filmmaker Anubhav Sinha whose last directorial offering, Article 15, received widespread acclaim in 2019.
Taapsee Pannu is quite psyched up about the upcoming film. Talking about in detail, the talented actress says, “Working with Anubhav sir is always an enriching experience and he encourages one to push the envelope. When he discussed Thappad, I immediately decided this was a film I had to do. It has a thought-provoking storyline and deals with a subject which must be addressed in our society.”
Adding further, Pannu says, “To put it in perspective, looking at what we aim to convey with our film, I can say Thappad is this year’s Pink (2016).”
Besides Taapsee Pannu, Thappad also boasts the presence of several experienced actors on its ensemble cast, including Ratna Pathak Shah, Manav Kaul, Dia Mirza, Tanvi Azmi and Ram Kapoor. The movie has been produced by Anubhav Sinha in association with Bhushan Kumar of T-Series Films. It is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on 28th February. Before its theatrical release on 28th February, the makers are set to release the trailer on 31st January 2020.
In addition to Thappad, Taapsee Pannu is also doing filmmaker Vinil Mathew's mystery thriller Haseen Dillruba. The film mounted the shooting floor recently. A couple of days ago, the makers of her much-awaited film Shabaash Mithu unveiled its poster. Shabaash Mithu is a biopic on Indian cricketer Mithali Raj. The actress is also doing a couple of films down South.
The singer jokingly texted Clairo saying, "Let's f**k her up," sparking an online frenzy
Why Charli XCX jokingly declared war on Peppa Pig after one viral comment
Highlights
What started as a playful celebrity game has turned into one of the internet's most unexpected viral moments, with Charli XCX jokingly threatening to "f**k up" Peppa Pig after the beloved cartoon character appeared to dismiss singer Clairo.
The exchange quickly spread across social media, drawing reactions from fans and fellow musicians, while turning an unlikely clash between a pop star and a fictional children's character into a trending talking point.
Peppa Pig's viral remark sparked the joke
The playful exchange began during Peppa Pig's appearance in Pitchfork's Over/Under game, where the animated character rated a selection of music artists.
While expressing admiration for acts including PinkPantheress and The Beatles, Peppa responded to Clairo by saying, "I don't know her," a line widely recognised as a reference to Mariah Carey's famous response when asked about Jennifer Lopez.
The remark, accompanied by a knowing glance at the camera, quickly gained traction online.
Charli XCX rushed to Clairo's defence
After seeing the clip, Charli XCX privately messaged Clairo, writing, "Let's f**k her up," alongside a screenshot of the viral post.
Clairo later shared the exchange on social media, prompting thousands of reactions from fans, many of whom responded with pig and bacon-themed jokes.
PinkPantheress, whom Peppa had praised in the original video, also joined the conversation, posting a message supporting Clairo.
As the exchange continued, Clairo responded to the growing attention with humour, replying to posts before eventually telling followers, "ok that's enoughhhhh lolllllllllll."
Some fans joked that the viral moment was the perfect opportunity for the singer to announce new music, though Clairo replied that she did not have anything ready to share.
Her most recent album, Charm, was released in 2024, with its accompanying tour concluding in 2025.
Charli XCX keeps her focus on new music
While the online joke continued to gather momentum, Charli XCX did not publicly add to the exchange.
Instead, the singer has been focusing on promoting her upcoming album, Music, Fashion, Film, which is scheduled for release on July 24.
Although fans speculated that one of the track titles could be a playful nod to the viral exchange, there has been no indication that the album references the light-hearted social media moment.