Ananya Panday decodes story behind her nickname ACP; says, ‘I want to give credits to paparazzi for how creative they are…’

Ananya Panday decodes story behind her nickname ACP; says, ‘I want to give credits to paparazzi for how creative they are…’

As a dedicated follower of Bollywood, I must say that Ananya Panday has truly made a name for herself with her captivating performances. Her recent interview sheds light on the unique bond she shares with the Mumbai paparazzi, who have creatively dubbed her ‘ACP’. It’s fascinating to see how this nickname originated from a police event and has since stuck, even at various events.


Ananya Panday has left everyone amazed with her latest acting feats, and fans can’t get enough of her. In a recent chat, she revealed that the photographers jokily called her ‘ACP’ during a police function, which caught her off guard due to their inventiveness. She admitted that she tried to persuade them to use other names instead, but so far, it hasn’t worked out.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I must say, the shutterbugs of Mumbai have earned quite a reputation and adoration over time. Their videos, brimming with artistic flair, are regularly savored by fans who delight in the unique monikers they bestow upon celebrities. In an exclusive chat with Midday, Ananya Panday disclosed that these talented photographers affectionately call her ACP – a testament to their inventive wit.

She mentioned, “I’d like to acknowledge paparazzi for their creativity. The event was called Umang, a well-known police show. As I attended, I posed for the photographers, who began referring to me as ACP. This is likely due to Ananya Chunky Panday and the fact that it was a police-themed production.

At first, the actress from CTRL believed that the paparazzi had casually coined the term ACP as a joke during the police event. But, she was taken aback when photographers repeatedly used this nickname to address her at various events, and it has since stuck with her.

Actress from The Dream Girl 2 confessed that she requested photojournalists to use alternative names for her. However, they persistently reverted to calling her ACP. Moreover, the show’s host inquired if Panday had attempted to ask them to call her ‘Bae’, alluding to her beloved character from her latest web series titled “Call Me Bae”.

In her reply, Ananya concurred, stating that she had indeed been referred to as “Bae”, but heard it more as “ae”, “bae”, and “chal bae”. So, she decided to revert to being called ACP instead.

I can’t help but be ecstatic as I recount my recent sighting of Ananya Panday gracing Vikramaditya Motwane’s Netflix series, CTRL, alongside Vihaan Samat. The news that has left me buzzing is the upcoming film, Shankara, where she will share screen space with none other than Akshay Kumar and R. Madhavan! This captivating tale revolves around a character named C. Sankaran Nair and takes us back to the pre-independence era – a journey I can’t wait to embark on!

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2024-10-27 18:23