Ananya Panday Reveals How Gehraiyaan 'Changed Everything' for Her, Says She 'Fell in Love With Process of Character Development'

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.