Ananya Panday praises Deepika Padukone for inspiring her on 'Gehraiyaan' set

Ananya Panday praised Deepika Padukone, her co-star in 'Gehraiyaan', for her kindness and support on set. Ananya shared that when she first entered Bollywood, she didn't know how to stand up for herself. Deepika's actions showed her the importance of being politely assertive and setting boundaries.

At Prime Video’s O Womaniya! In the 2024 roundtable, Ananya shared her experience in the industry, revealing that she initially didn't realize one could stand up for themselves. She praised Deepika for her polite assertiveness on set, noting how Deepika stands up for everyone. Ananya learned the importance of setting boundaries through Deepika's example, especially in an environment where women are often labeled as "bossy" for speaking up.

Panday shared that working with Deepika was a turning point for her. She revealed that when she began her career, she didn't realize she could assert herself. Deepika's ability to stand up for everyone on set inspired Ananya to speak up when uncomfortable and be more conscious of her choices. She aims to ensure young girls aren't negatively portrayed on-screen, reflecting her growth and newfound assertiveness in the industry.

'Gehraiyaan', directed by Shakun Batra, was released on February 11, 2022. The film features a star-studded cast including Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday, and Dhairya Karwa. It explores complex modern relationships and the intricacies of human emotions.