Ananya Panday breaks silence on female rivalry in Bollywood

Ananya Panday is making a surprising revelation about her bond with fellow actresses, including Sara Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor.

During an exclusive interview on Prime Video’s Maitri: Female First Collective, the Kho Gaye Hum Kahan actress reflected on her early experiences as a woman in the industry.

The 25-year-old candidly admitted that her dialogue and cinema have a profound impact in the Indian Film industry.

In addition, she also opened up about her genuine bond with Sara and Janhvi, speaking out against the concept of pitting women against one another.

Ananya said, “They keep pitting women against each other, actresses against actresses, but with Sara and Janhvi it's not a very conscious attempt.

“We constantly try to be there for each other and support each other very publicly, so that we are showing people this is how female friendships are supposed to be like, don’t believe any other way.”

Previously, the Liger star, who began her acting career in 2019 with lead role in the teen film Student of the Year 2, shared her stance on taking significant roles in the industry.

On professional front, the actress last starred in Colin D’Cunha’s directorial Call Me Bae alongside Muskkaan Jaferi, Varun Sood, Niharika Lyra Dutt in prominent roles.