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Ananya Panday: I've grown into a version of myself who's not afraid to try

IANS May 9, 2025 346 views

Ananya Panday has transformed dramatically since her 2019 Bollywood debut, moving from a nervous 19-year-old to a confident performer. Her journey includes notable films like Pati Patni Aur Woh and Gehraiyaan, showcasing her evolving acting skills. She's openly embraced roles that challenge her and push her artistic boundaries. Panday represents a new generation of Bollywood actors unafraid to experiment and grow professionally.

"I'm still learning. I don't have all the answers, but I know I want to keep getting better" - Ananya Panday"
Mumbai May 9: It was in 2019, when her debut film “Student Of The Year 2” released. Actress Ananya Panday, who has completed six years in Hindi cinema, said that when she started off she was nervous and now she is not afraid to try.

Key Points

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Young actress chronicles personal transformation in Bollywood

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Emerged from debut nervousness to confident performer

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Seeks challenging roles that push her boundaries

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Daughter of actor exploring diverse cinematic roles

“I was 19 when I started. I was nervous, starry-eyed and still figuring out who I was”, she said.

The actress added: “Now, I think I’ve grown into a version of myself who’s not afraid to try, to fall, to rise and to keep surprising people. I’m still learning.”

“I don’t have all the answers, but I know I want to keep getting better and to pick roles that challenge me, scare me a little, and keep giving me butterflies”

“Student of the Year 2” is a sports romantic comedy film directed by Punit Malhotra and produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. A standalone sequel to the 2012 film Student of the Year, it stars Tiger Shroff, Tara Sutaria, Ananya Panday, and Aditya Seal. It marks the debuts of both Tara and Ananya in Hindi cinema.

Ever since her debut, the actress, who is the daughter of actor Ananya Panday, has featured in films such as Pati, Patni Aur Woh, Khaali Peeli, Liger and Gehraiyaan. She saw commercial success with “Dream Girl 2”. Her performances as young women navigating the perils of urban life and technology in the drama Kho Gaye Hum Kahan and the thriller film CTRL along with the comedy series Call Me Bae were well-received.

She was last seen in the courtroom drama Kesari Chapter 2, starring Akshay Kumar and R. Madhavan.

A spiritual sequel to Kesari, the plot is based on the book The Case That Shook The Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat, centred around C. Sankaran Nair and the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Ananya has really evolved as an actor! From SOTY2 to Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, her growth is visible. She's choosing such diverse roles now. More power to her! ✨
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Rahul M.
I appreciate her honesty about still learning. Many star kids come across as entitled, but Ananya seems grounded. Though I wish she'd pick better scripts - Liger was a disaster yaar!
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Shweta P.
Her performance in Kho Gaye Hum Kahan was so relatable! As a 20-something in Mumbai, I felt she captured our struggles perfectly. More such content please!
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Arjun S.
Nepotism debate aside, she's working hard to prove herself. Dream Girl 2 showed her comic timing, and Kesari Chapter 2 was a bold choice. Hope she continues surprising us!
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Neha T.
I like how she's not sticking to just flowerpot roles. Choosing films like CTRL and Kesari Chapter 2 shows she wants to be taken seriously as an actor. Respect! 👏
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Vikram J.
She's improved but still has a long way to go. Sometimes her dialogue delivery feels forced. But credit where it's due - she's trying different genres which is good for growth.

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