Ananya Panday, who has enjoyed back-to-back success with her recent projects, is widely admired by her fans for her candidness. However, despite her public appeal, the actress recently revealed that many people view her as unapproachable. In a heartfelt conversation, she shared that these misconceptions about her personality only change once people meet and get to know her in person.
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s common for people to form judgments from a distance, often leading to inaccurate perceptions. Ananya recently opened up about her experience with this issue during a candid discussion with Prajakta Koli on her podcast, So Positive by Ananya Panday. The actress revealed that she has often faced misjudgments based on how people perceive her from afar.
Ananya, who starred in the Netflix film CTRL, explained that many are hesitant to approach her in real life because they assume she’s difficult to talk to. “People often think I’m not approachable,” she said, adding that this misconception has followed her for some time. She pointed out that this belief extends to other assumptions, such as the idea that she’s not easy to converse with.
However, Ananya shared that once people interact with her, their opinions usually shift. “When they meet me, they’re like, ‘Okay, you’re just like one of us,’” she explained. “That’s a misconception I hear a lot.”
The actress has been vocal about how she deals with public opinion and criticism. Ananya said that at this stage in her career, she is experimenting with new roles and taking risks, which makes the opinions of those around her even more important. “I’m in a phase of my life where I’m trying different things and taking risks,” she said. “So, people’s opinions really matter to me.”
Ananya further explained that her self-worth is often tied to how people view her and respond to her work. “A lot of my self-worth depends on people’s opinions and criticism. Their feedback matters a lot to me, especially when it comes to my work,” she admitted.
On the professional front, Ananya has been receiving praise for her performance in CTRL, a Netflix film where she co-starred with Vihaan Samat. Her work continues to draw appreciation from fans and critics alike. Looking ahead, she is set to appear in Shankara, a project where she will share the screen with Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar.
Ananya’s openness about her struggles with public perception and her willingness to embrace feedback highlights the importance of staying grounded in an industry that often thrives on appearances and assumptions.
