They say that the bond that a girl’s gang shares can’t be simply put in words. However, Ananya Panday tried doing it as she spoke in length about the beautiful bond she shares with Suhana Khan, Shanaya Kapoor, and Navya Naveli Nanda in her recent interview.
In the interview with Vogue India, Navya asked Ananya how she takes care of herself given the hectic schedule and the ‘CTRL’ actress replied, “Talking to you is one way. No matter how busy I am, spending time with my friends over a meal or a meme is an immediate cure. I have two group chats: one with Suhana, Shanaya, and you, called Ananya’s Fans, and the other with my school friends of 14 years called Oz, named after the first movie we watched together.”
Ananya added that though she finds relatability in friends within the industry, her circle outside keeps her grounded. There are times she craves more alone time; especially since she started living by herself. Shedding more light on it, Ananya said, “I hated it initially and made sure my parents were always around. Now I enjoy simple pleasures like reading, watching a movie, or spending time with my dog, Riot”.
In the same conversations, as Ananaya shared about her bond with Suhana, she mentioned, “Our catch-ups and DMs still revolve around debating reality TV series like ‘Too Hot To Handle’ (2020-) and ‘Love Is Blind’ (2020-). “
Having said that, the actress confessed she has not just changed over the years, she has evolved. “I am more or less the same, but people think I’ve changed more than I do. I’m constantly evolving as an actor, but as a person, I’m way more comfortable, confident, and less of a people pleaser. Earlier, I couldn’t enter a party alone and would overthink to the point of driving myself crazy. My brain was occupied with thoughts: “Do they like me? Do they not like me? Have I said the right or wrong thing?” Now, I don’t care as much about the smaller things that aren’t in my control,” Ananya said.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Ananya was last seen in ‘CTRL.’ Next, she has Karan Johar’s ‘Chand Mera Dil,’ alongside Lakshay. Expected to hit theaters in 2025, it is a romantic drama.
