I've grown into a version of myself who's not afraid to try: Ananya
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.
'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 Chunky 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.
'Kesari Chapter 2' has captivated the audience not only with its gripping storyline but also with the impeccable performances of its actors. The audience especially noted that Ananya, who is often not considered a strong performer, delivered a standout performance in 'Kesari 2.'
Meanwhile, Ananya took a moment to show her gratitude towards the Indian Armed Forces for their unmatched contribution to the safety of our country. 'Saluting the heroes of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Forces', the 'CTRL' actress wrote on her Instagram stories. Ananya also thanked the families of the Indian forces for their unmatched sacrifice, 'Heartfelt gratitude to you and your families for your unmatched sacrifice and strength. We owe you everything. #JaiHind.'
Additionally, actor R. Madhavan used social media to share his concern and solidarity with the innocent amidst the escalating India-Pakistan conflict. The 'Kesari Chapter 2' actor took to social media and penned a note offering heartfelt prayers for the safety and protection of civilians caught in the crossfire. Several other members from the film fraternity including Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Chiranjeevi, Rohit Shetty, Mahesh Babu, Nimrat Kaur, Sonu Sood, Anupam Kher, Milind Soman, Kareena Kapoor, Kajol, and Vidya Balan applauded the courage of Indian Armed Forces.
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