Gajraj Rao lauds Ananya's performance in 'Kesari Chapter 2': Unka abhinay bahut ummeed jagata hai

IANS April 27, 2025 340 views

Bollywood veteran Gajraj Rao has openly praised Ananya Panday's performance in 'Kesari Chapter 2', highlighting her strength among established actors. The film, which explores the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, features Ananya as lawyer Dilreet Gill alongside Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan. Multiple celebrities, including director Karan Singh Tyagi and Tahira Kashyap, have commended her dedicated preparation and authentic acting. Viewers are also recognizing Ananya's potential beyond her previous glamorous roles, marking a significant career milestone.

"Unka abhinay bahut ummeed jagata hai" - Gajraj Rao
Gajraj Rao lauds Ananya's performance in 'Kesari Chapter 2': Unka abhinay bahut ummeed jagata hai
Mumbai, April 27: Veteran actor Gajraj Rao lauded Ananya Panday for a powerful performance in the historical drama "Kesari Chapter 2."

Key Points

1

Gajraj Rao lauds Ananya's impactful acting in historical film

2

Karan Singh Tyagi defends her casting choice

3

Tahira Kashyap praises her Punjabi dialect

According to the 'Badhaai Ho' actor, Ananya made her presence felt amidst two great artists - Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan.

Taking to his Instagram stories, Gajraj penned a heartfelt note showering love on the movie. Appreciating Ananya, he wrote, "Do diggaj kalakaron ke beech Ananya Pandey, kahin bhi kamzor nazar nahi aatin. Unka abhinay bahut ummeed jagata hai. (Ananya Pandey does not seem weak at all among two great artists. Her acting sparks a lot of hope.) "

Re-sharing the post on her feed, Ananya reacted with a folded hands emoji.

Before this, 'Kesari Chapter 2' maker Karan Singh Tyagi defended Anany's casting in "Kesari Chapter 2".

Speaking to IANS, Tyagi said "Again, with full humility, I believe Ananya gave a fantastic performance. She dedicated two years to learning Punjabi dialects and even shadowed a lawyer to understand courtroom behaviour. If some people still felt it didn't work, we will work even harder next time to win them over."

Additionally, Ayushmann Khurrana's better half, Tahira Kashyap also praised Ananya for her perfect Punjabi dialect in "Kesari Chapter 2".

Tahira mentioned in her long appreciation note, "@ananyapanday your Punjabi dialect was so bang on. You were always there in your character, never left for even a moment. It was a delight watching you."

Not just celebs, but many moviegoers also found Ananya's acting refreshing in the movie.

A viewer told IANS, "Ananya Panday has done a great job. She's often trolled for her acting, but in this film, she really proves her skills. This isn't a glamorous role; she plays a lawyer, and her performance is impressive."

"Kesari Chapter 2", which revolves around the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, saw Ananya playing lawyer Dilreet Gill, alongside Akshay Kumar as Justice Chettoor Sankaran Nair, and R. Madhavan as Adv. Neville McKinley.

"Kesari Chapter 2" was released in the cinema halls on 18 April 2025.

Reader Comments

P
Priya K.
So happy to see Ananya getting recognition for her hard work! I watched Kesari 2 and she really held her own against Akshay sir. That courtroom scene gave me chills 👏
R
Rahul S.
While I appreciate her effort, I still feel her emotional range could be better. The Punjabi was good but some scenes felt a bit forced. Hope she keeps improving!
S
Sunita M.
Gajraj Rao's praise means so much coming from such a seasoned actor! Ananya must be over the moon 💫 I haven't seen the film yet but now I'm definitely going this weekend.
A
Amit P.
The dedication to learn Punjabi for 2 years shows her commitment. We should appreciate when young actors take such challenging roles instead of just doing commercial films.
N
Neha V.
That scene where she breaks down after the verdict... wow! Never expected this from Ananya. She's come a long way from her debut. More power to her! 💪
V
Vikram D.
The whole cast was brilliant but special mention to Ananya for not getting overshadowed. The film does justice to such an important chapter of our history. Must watch!

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Your email won't be published


Disclaimer: Comments are the opinions of users and not of this website or it's staff. News stories are provided by news agencies. We do not guarantee their accuracy. Inappropriate content may be removed. By posting, you agree to our terms.

Tags:
Ananya Panday Kesari Chapter 2 Gajraj Rao Bollywood Historical Drama Jallianwala Bagh
You May Like!