OPINION: Digging deep into ‘Gehraaiyaan’ of Ananya Panday’s career and how she has realized her potential

OPINION: Digging deep into ‘Gehraaiyaan’ of Ananya Panday’s career and how she has realized her potential

As a seasoned lifestyle expert with years of experience under my belt, I must say that Ananya Panday has managed to surprise me with her recent performances and choices of scripts. Initially, she was just another star kid, but now she’s proving that she’s got the chops to stand out in the crowded Bollywood scene.


In the past, many people, including director Vikramaditya Motwane, perceived Ananya Panday as just another star kid introduced by Karan Johar. However, in contrast to her early films, Ananya has been impressing us with her selection of scripts recently. The actress is also honing her acting abilities. Her recent projects such as Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, Call Me Bae, and CTRL showcase her growing comprehension of roles. Let’s explore the evolution of her career in ‘Gehraaiyaan’ and how she is gradually grasping her role.

Following her appearance in Student of the Year 2, Ananya Panday made headlines when she redefined hardship during a group interview. It’s impossible not to discuss her memorable comment that later went viral as a meme. The rising star humorously compared success to being a guest on Koffee With Karan, referencing her father, Chunky Panday’s journey.

Over time, the actress from CTRL began to exhibit a hint of maturity and reflected on her past bluntness regarding struggles. Ananya’s recent promotions have made me reconsider my opinion of her, at least partially, due to her openness. The star of Call Me Bae is currently growing and learning, which is perfectly fine.

In a recent conversation with Humans of Bombay, Ananya admitted to often feeling self-conscious but has noticed improvement when seeing herself on-screen. Indeed, she’s grown significantly since Shakun Batra cast her as Deepika Padukone’s screen sister, Tia, in Gehraiyaan. Her strength lies in her aptitude for tackling modern issues that strike a chord with today’s audience. Whether it’s portraying characters navigating intricate relationships, standing as a pillar of support for her on-screen friends, or maneuvering life in the era of influencers, she excels at making these stories relatable to the present generation.

In the movie Gehraiyaan, Ananya’s performance as Tia, particularly in a scene where she finds out about her fiance Zain (Siddhant Chaturvedi) being unfaithful, is remarkable. Her emotional depth is also evident in a heated argument scene from Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. In the upcoming 2023 film, Ananya, playing Ahana Singh, is depicted as a loyal friend to Imaad Ali and Neil Pareira (portrayed by Siddhant and Adarsh Gourav), notably for her convincing business pitch she presents.

Through her most recent endeavor, CTRL continues to demonstrate enhanced acting abilities. In the film directed by Motwane, she delves into the complexities of her character’s interactions with artificial intelligence.

In 2022, Ananya made a commendable decision by not endorsing the character of Arjun Reddy on Koffee With Karan and openly stating she wouldn’t date someone like him. Her choice to distance herself from both Arjun Reddy and Kabir Singh demonstrates her ability to discern and understand the complexities of characters.

It’s invigorating to observe Ananya taking an active role in her professional journey. The actress truly shines when given control over projects related to social media and modern relationships. Although she still has a lot to learn, she shows promise as the potential next icon of her generation. Let’s give her space, don’t you think?

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2024-10-07 21:37