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Ananya Panday lauds Deepika Padukone’s empowering influence on her career

Ananya Panday Credits Deepika Padukone for Empowering Her Voice on Set.

As the entertainment industry continues to grapple with issues of gender equity and representation, one young Bollywood actress has found an inspiring mentor in the form of her seasoned co-star, Deepika Padukone.

In a candid revelation, Ananya Panday recently opened up about her experience of working with Deepika on the relationship drama ‘Gehraiyaan’, directed by Shakun Batra.

The rising star shared how her senior co-actress had a profound impact on her, empowering her to speak her mind with confidence and assertiveness.

“When I started out in the industry, I didn’t really know that one could really stand up and reinforce what they want,” Ananya admitted during a recent event. “I used to simply do what I was asked to do.” However, that all changed once she witnessed Deepika’s approach on the set.

According to Ananya, the ‘Piku’ actress has a unique way of advocating for herself and others in a “very polite and empathetic” manner. “Deepika is a woman who stands up for every person on the set, in a very polite way,” the young star observed.

This behavior, Ananya revealed, made a lasting impression on her. “Whenever a girl speaks up, she is called bossy, or difficult to work with, but Deepika used to convey her needs in a very polite and empathetic way, which made me realize that there is a way in which you can do this.”

The experience of working alongside Deepika, Ananya noted, was truly empowering. “Deepika inspired me as a younger female actress to go on further to make a change.

Now I do speak up when I am not comfortable doing certain things or saying certain things, because I don’t want a young girl to be spoken to in a certain manner because I am being shown like that on-screen.”

Ananya’s candid acknowledgment of Deepika’s positive influence on her professional journey is a testament to the power of mentorship and the importance of creating an environment where young talents can find their voices and assert their boundaries.

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