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Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ananya Panday turns into 'Saiyaara' for brother Ahaan Panday's sensational debut: 'Star is born…'
Saiyaara marked the big-screen acting debut of two newcomers, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. While Mohit Suri's directorial is ruling the box office, Ahaan's family and friends have started celebrating the surreal success of the actor. Elated by the banger response to Ahaan's movie, her sister and crime partner, Ananya Panday, couldn't keep calm. The actress shared an adorable picture of them, announcing herself already a member of ' Ahaan 's Fan Club'. Ananya Panday drops an adorable picture with Ahaan Panday, calls him 'My Saiyaara' The Kho Gaye Hum Kahan actress took to her Instagram handle and dropped a couple of pictures. In one of the photos, she is seen posing with her cousin Ahaan, with a wide, happy smile. In the other picture, Ananya is seen gushing while keeping her eyes closed and flaunting her tag 'Ahaan Panday Fan Club' stuck to her forehead. Ananya captioned the post with, 'A star is born (with star emoji) my Saiyaara @ahaanpandayy (love and evil eye emoticons).' The CTRL actress wore a black off-shoulder dress, and complemented it with her luxury brown handbag. Ahaan, on the other hand, kept it casual, wearing an open beige shirt over a white round-neck T-shirt, and paired it with blue jeans and white sneakers. Ananya Panday shared childhood pictures with her brother Ahaan A day earlier, Ananya Panday had shared a series of her cute pictures with Ahaan from their childhood days. Her caption reads, 'been obsessed with my brother since day 1 and I can't wait for the world to feel the same (folded hand, fingers crossed, hearts, and evil eye emoticons) #Saiyaara in cinemas tomorrow !!! @ahaanpandayy can't believe my little beans first movie comes out (three crying emojis) welcome to the movies Ahaaani !! The sweetest boy (three red hearts).' For the unversed, Ahaan Panday is Ananya's cousin. He is the son of Chikki Panday and Denne Panday. Both of them remained away from the glamorous world. His sister, Alanna Panday, is a social media influencer and YouTuber. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
India Today
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Anurag Kashyap says Siddhant Chaturvedi's comment changed Ananya Panday
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently opened up about actor Ananya Panday, calling her his favourite "nepo baby". Recalling Siddhant Chaturvedi's viral "struggle" remark directed at her, Kashyap praised Panday's growth and the evolving choices she's made in her a conversation with The Juggernaut, Kashyap said, 'I think she has figured it out,' he said, referring to the shift in her approach to acting. Kashyap recalled Siddhant Chaturvedi's viral remark - 'Our struggles end where yours begin' - from a past interview, noting that Ananya took it personally. 'That really hit her, and I think it changed something in her,' he pointed to her performances in 'CTRL', 'Kho Gaye Hum Kahan', and 'Gehraiyaan' as examples of her artistic evolution. 'She is doing great stuff. She is taking risks, and she is quite mature. She experiments,' he added. The filmmaker also addressed the larger conversation around nepotism, offering a layered view. 'More than the kids, I think the problem is that the parents are not letting them make their own choices. For safety, the parental instinct kicks in,' he too, has previously reflected on the assumptions that follow star kids. Responding to industry bias due to her father Chunky Panday, she had said, 'Just because I'm an actor's daughter, I'm not going to say no to an opportunity. My dad has not been in a Dharma film, he's never been on 'Koffee With Karan'. It's not as easy as people think.'Siddhant's earlier comment continues to resonate in this discourse. 'Everybody has their own struggles. The only difference is, where our dreams get fulfilled, their struggle begins,' he had said, capturing the dualities of privilege and pressure within the Ananya Panday is shooting for 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri', co-starring Kartik Aaryan, scheduled to release in 2026. Kashyap, meanwhile, is gearing up for the Telugu film 'Dacoit', featuring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, expected to hit screens in December 2025.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Ananya Panday#Siddhant Chaturvedi
News18
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Anurag Kashyap Lauds Ananya's Growth After Siddhant's ‘Struggle' Remark: ‘She Took It Personally'
Last Updated: Anurag Kashyap feels Ananya Panday changed after Siddhant Chaturvedi's viral 'struggle' remark. He says she's now taking bold risks as an actor. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has praised Ananya Panday's professional growth in the years following Siddhant Chaturvedi's now-famous 'struggle" remark. In a recent interview with The Juggernaut, Kashyap reflected on how Ananya has seemingly evolved, especially after that moment during a group interview when Siddhant had said, 'Our struggle begins where your privilege ends." Calling her one of his favourite star kids, along with Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Ayan Mukerji, Anurag Kashyap said Ananya took the moment seriously and something visibly changed in her. 'I think she has figured out. That one thing that happened long back in an interview when Siddhant Chaturvedi had said, 'Our struggle begins when yours ends,' I think she took it very personally. I think something happened, altered inside her, because something about her changed after that," he said. He went on to add that her performances in CTRL and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan reflected that shift. 'Something flipped inside her, and she found herself or she is on the path to find herself. Whatever it is, she is doing great stuff. She took a risk, she is taking risks and she is quite mature. She experiments and is not playing safe unlike others," Anurag added. Kashyap also commented on the role of parents in shaping their children's careers in Bollywood, saying, 'More than the kids, I think the parents are not letting the kids be or make their choices. For the sake of safety, the parental thing kicks in — that 'I know better and I will protect my children and give them a very successful career.' That's where the problem is." He concluded by saying that parents should let their children carve their own journeys. 'Kids actually are much smarter… let them go out and do things on their own," he said. Ananya Panday, who made her debut with Student of the Year 2, has been actively working to reshape her public image in recent years, picking roles with more challenges and less formulaic appeal. First Published: July 12, 2025, 03:28 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anurag Kashyap on Ananya Panday's growth post Siddhant Chaturvedi's nepotism comment: Star kids often restricted by parents
Anurag Kashyap praised Ananya Panday's growth after Siddhant Chaturvedi's nepotism remarks, saying she took his words personally and changed. He added many star kids struggle because their parents restrict them, preventing independent choices. Kashyap believes the real obstacle lies with the parents, not the children. In Bollywood, the path for star kids is often a mixed one—while some manage to carve out successful careers, others remain hindered by the stigma of nepotism. Recently, director Anurag Kashyap shared his thoughts on Ananya Panday 's professional growth, especially after Siddhant Chaturvedi openly addressed the issues of privilege and hardship in the industry. Kashyap also mentioned that many children of celebrities struggle to move forward because their parents sometimes unintentionally limit their opportunities. Favourite Star Kids in the Industry In an interview with The Juggernaut, when asked about his favorite star kids in the entertainment world, Anurag shared, 'Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt , Ananya, and Ayan Mukerji. There's Dhanush in the South. There are lots of people, Fahadh Faasil .' The Wake-Up Call That Changed Ananya Panday The director praised Ananya's recent performances, attributing her growth to a pivotal moment sparked by Siddhant's candid words. He explained, 'I think she has figured out. That one thing that happened long back in an interview when Siddhant Chaturvedi said that 'Our struggles begin when yours end', I think she took it very personally. I think something happened, altered inside her, because something about her changed after that. ' This stems from a 2019 incident when Ananya described her struggle as simply not being invited to Koffee With Karan . Siddhant responded sharply, saying, 'Everyone has their own struggle. The only difference is jahan humare sapne poore hote hain, wahan inka struggle shuru hota hai (their struggle begins where our dreams are fulfilled).' Ananya's Bold Career Choices Kashyap added, 'After that, I saw her in CTRL and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. Something flipped inside her and she found herself or she is on the path to find herself. Whatever it is, she is doing great stuff. She took a risk, she is taking risks and she is quite nature. She experiments and is not playing safe unlike others.' Parental Restrictions Holding Star Kids Back Kashyap believes that many star kids are held back in their careers because their parents impose limitations that restrict their growth. 'Kids actually are much smarter. More than the kids, I think the parents are not letting the kids be, or make their choices. For the sake of safety, the parental thing kicks in that I know better and I will protect my children and give them a very successful career. That's where the problem is. Let them go out and do things normally on their own. The problem doesn't lie with the kids, it lies with their parents,' he concluded.
Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ananya Panday changed after Siddhant Chaturvedi's nepotism statement, says Anurag Kashyap; claims other star kids are controlled by parents: ‘They don't let them be'
'While some star kids have successfully found their footing in Bollywood, others continue to face challenges associated with the 'nepo baby' label. In a recent interview, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap spoke about Ananya Panday's career trajectory, noting how she evolved after Siddhant Chaturvedi's widely discussed remark on nepotism and struggle. He also said that many star kids struggle to progress because their parents tend to hold them back. During a conversation with The Juggernaut, Anurag was asked about his favourite star kids in showbiz. 'Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ananya, and Ayan Mukerji. There's Dhanush in the South. There are lots of people, Fahadh Faasil,' he replied. Praising Ananya Panday's recent work, and crediting that to Siddhant Chaturvedi 's wake-up call, the director said, 'I think she has figured out. That one thing that happened long back in an interview when Siddhant Chaturvedi said that 'Our struggles begin when yours end', I think she took it very personally. I think something happened, altered inside her, because something about her changed after that.' Back in 2019, Ananya equated struggle to not being invited to Koffee With Karan and Siddhant gave her a savage reply. He said, 'Everyone has their own struggle. The only difference is jahan humare sapne poore hote hain, wahan inka struggle shuru hota hai (their struggle begins where our dreams are fulfilled).' ALSO READ | 'I don't drink like Anurag Kashyap, I'm wiser than Anubhav Sinha': Vivek Agnihotri strikes down comparisons Kashyap added, 'After that, I saw her in CTRL and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. Something flipped inside her and she found herself or she is on the path to find herself. Whatever it is, she is doing great stuff. She took a risk, she is taking risks and she is quite nature. She experiments and is not playing safe unlike others.' Anurag Kashyap also feels that the parents of other star kids don't allow them to grow by putting restrictions. 'Kids actually are much more smart. More than the kids, I think the parents are not letting the kids be, or make their choices. For the sake of safety, the parental thing kicks in that I know better and I will protect my children, and give them a very successful career. That's where the problem is. Let them go out and do things normally on their own. The problem doesn't lie with the kids, it lies with their parents,' he concluded.
