Ananya Panday opens up on body positivity: 'As a girl you go through so many changes in your body'

Ananya Panday has been steadily winning appreciation for the kind of projects she has been choosing lately. The actress is gearing up for her next release, 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri', in which she stars opposite Kartik Aaryan, and is currently busy promoting the film. During a recent interaction, Ananya opened up about body positivity and her personal approach towards it.

In an interview with Brut India, the actress shared that she has always spoken openly about self-acceptance and confidence. She said, “I have always been very, very vocal about the fact that we have to have a very strong sense of self and be confident in whatever shape and size we are. As a girl, you go through so many changes in your body. It’s like every month, you have your periods and you feel bloated. There are so many different phases we go through, so I have always been open about it."




She went on to give a candid glimpse into how she listens to her body and stays honest about her comfort. “Like today, I have my period, so I was like, I don’t want to wear anything too tight. I’m just going to be in jeans and will try to be as chill as possible. I speak very honestly about how I’m feeling. I don’t get into over-editing photos or touching them up," Ananya added.

Talking about fitness and physical transformation for roles, Ananya explained that she follows a strict routine only when required for a film. She said, “When it comes to the film Tu Meri Main Tera, everyone’s like, ‘Oh, you look so fit,’ and I’m like, ‘Yeah, I worked for it. It’s not like I am naturally like that.’ I had to follow a very strict diet, and I was working out every single day. Now I don’t have to be a certain way for a role, so I’m enjoying my food."

The trailer of Tu Meri Main Tera Tu Meri introduces the lead characters as two individuals who cross paths while vacationing at the same destination. What begins as a casual friendship soon blossoms into love, accompanied by an emotional turn that adds depth to their relationship. The film is directed by Sameer Vidwans, who previously teamed up with Kartik Aaryan for Satyaprem Ki Katha.

Backed by Dharma Productions and Namah Pictures, the romantic drama is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Shareen Mantri Kedia, Kishor Arora and Bhumika Tewari. Scheduled for a theatrical release on December 25, coinciding with Christmas, the film also features Neena Gupta, Jackie Shroff and Tiku Talsania in supporting roles.