Ananya Panday Bares Her Heart: Candid Revelations About Early Bollywood Battles and Social Media Struggles.
Bollywood starlet Ananya Panday has opened up about the daunting challenges she faced during the initial phase of her acting career, including the impact of relentless social media criticism and unfounded rumors about her academic achievements.
In a candid conversation with journalist Barkha Dutt for her platform Mojo Story, the Student of the Year 2 actress shed light on the harsh realities she encountered as a young, rising star in the industry.
Panday revealed that even before her foray into Bollywood, she experienced the harsh sting of online trolling during her school days. “When I was in school, social media had just started.
The actress recounted, adding that the amplification of such vitriol on digital platforms severely dented her self-confidence, a struggle she continues to grapple with even today.
The actress further shared how the scathing online comments affected her younger sister Rysa, who is not even a public figure. “She’s not an actor and has no plans of becoming one, but every time we posted a picture of her, she would say, ‘Don’t tag me, because people follow me and message me nasty things’,” Panday revealed, underscoring the far-reaching impact of social media toxicity.
Ananya also recalled facing a particularly damaging rumor during her initial days in Bollywood, when someone created a fake Instagram account claiming to know her from school and accusing her of lying about her education. “At first, I was like, ‘No one is going to believe that’.
Despite these early setbacks, Ananya Panday has emerged as a rising star in the industry, with her recent projects, including the web series CTRL and Call Me Bae, showcasing her versatility.
The actress is also gearing up for an exciting lineup of future releases, including an untitled film alongside veteran actors Akshay Kumar and R. Madhavan.
Panday’s candid confessions serve as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by young talents in the public eye, as they navigate the treacherous terrain of social media and industry scrutiny.
