The journey of star kids in the film industry often comes with the weight of the nepotism debate. Acceptance from the audience typically depends on their ability to prove that they are genuinely talented. Alia Bhatt is one such example who has been critically acclaimed time and again for her versatility.
Another emerging talent, Ananya Panday, has faced her share of scrutiny but has shown significant growth as an actress. While many have critically appreciated her recent performance in “Kho Gaye Hum Kahan” (2023), one wonders whether audiences take her seriously after these recent projects.
Ananya says in a recent interview that she feels her recent OTT releases have changed the way people perceive her. Her first web series, “Call Me Bae,” features her as an heiress turned hustler after infidelity, while “CTRL,” directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, showcases her as influencer Nella, trying to make her way in a dark world dominated by AI. While both projects have received encouraging feedback for her performances, Ananya is still getting trolled for her belief that she is now taken seriously as an actress.
Social media has been divided in its reactions. One Reddit user joked, “She is in her delusional era,” while another one sarcastically said that she should just proclaim her achievements to the world. A more serious comment chided her fashion sense and questioned her acting talent, saying that she was more like Sonam Kapoor than Alia Bhatt. The comment went further to say that her public relations masked her lack of serious talent. Another troll mentioned Ranbir Kapoor’s niece, saying only she takes Ananya seriously.
However, despite the hate, many have risen to Ananya’s defense. One user commented, “I think she was pretty good in CTRL and it was a decent movie,” while another felt that she has been performing well in her recent movies.
As Ananya Panday continues to weave her career through various complex channels, so does the debate over whether she has any acting prowess and public perception continues among fans and critics alike.
