Actor Ananya Panday on Wednesday (Dec 13) said she fell in love with the process of developing a character after working on her 2022 modern relationship drama Gehraiyaan. Daughter of actor Chunky Panday and costume designer Bhavana Pandey, Ananya made her film debut with 2019's rom-com Student of the Year 2. The actress said she realised she had a long journey ahead after she saw herself on the big screen for the first time.

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"I was actually a student when I did Student of the Year 2. I was 18, just out of school. I just wanted to be a heroine, sing and dance, and look beautiful. I was just having fun in my first film. When I saw myself on the big screen, I realised I have a lot to learn and a long way to go. Luckily, I received a lot of love and acceptance from the audience. That has motivated me in my journey so far. My film Gehraiyaan, I think that changed everything for me. That actually made me an actor somewhere. I fell in love with the process of character development. Since then, there has been no looking back for me," Ananya said during a session on the first day of Agenda AajTak 2023. Ananya Panday on Her Future Husband: Dream Girl 2 Actress Says, 'He Has to Be Kind, Loving and Funny Like My Dad'.

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The 25-year-old also said she is a 'hopeless romantic' and that she would opt for a love marriage when time comes. "The benchmark for love is very high for me because of the relationship my parents share. Their relationship is based on love, respect and trust. I don't think anything less than that will be ok for me. Love makes the world go around. Love is very important, it keeps you grounded. It makes you happy, I love love," she added.

Ananya will next be seen in Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, set to start streaming on Netflix from December 26.