Ananya Panday opens up on her transformative journey

Ananya Panday reflects on her journey, showcasing her growth as an actor from Student of the Year 2 to recent roles, including Kesari 2.

The 26-year-old, who made her debut with the 2019 starrer, opened up to Mid Day about her career preferences and transformative journey throughout.

The actress revealed to the outlet that working on CTRL and Call Me Bae taught her valuable skills in handling pressure and overcoming her acting-related fears.

Later in the interview, Ananya said that working on a historical project gave her a deeper perspective on the Jallianwala Bagh incident than what she learned in school, making her realize the importance of understanding this significant chapter in history.

The Gehraiyaan alum drew parallels between herself and her character, revealing a shared inner spark that burns fiercely in the highly-acclaimed film.

On professional front, she was last seen starring alongside Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan in Kesari 2.

For the unversed, the film, which released on April 18, was still struggling to cross the Rs. 100 crore mark even after its third week in theatres worldwide.