Ananya Panday recently posted a rare photo of her grandmother (Nani) enjoying a beer, which garnered attention, especially given the current expectations for public figures to serve as role models. The picture, shared on Ananya's Instagram stories on her Nani's birthday, shows a young Ananya, as a toddler, sitting beside her Nani, who is holding a mug of beer. Along with the photo, Ananya wrote, "Happy Birthday Nani! Love you, cheers," accompanied by beer and smiling emojis.
Ananya's candid post vs Diljit's cautious approach
The post sparked conversation, particularly in the context of celebrities' influence on their followers. This comes shortly after Diljit Dosanjh made headlines for modifying the lyrics of his song during a concert in Hyderabad. In response to a notice from the Telangana government regarding songs promoting alcohol and drugs, Diljit altered lyrics that referred to alcohol, replacing "5 tara theke" with "5 tara hotel" and "daaru 'ch lemonade" with "Coke 'ch lemonade."
Ananya's candid post contrasts with Diljit's more cautious approach, reflecting the ongoing discussion about celebrity responsibility in the entertainment industry and their influence on audiences.
Last year, Ananya surprised her Nani on her birthday by flying to Delhi with her mother, Bhavana. She shared a video of the heartwarming moment, showing Nani's delighted reaction to the surprise. Ananya captioned it, “Surprising Nani on her birthday in Delhi. Happy birthday Nani, love you!!” in the post, which showed her singing a birthday song as she knocked on her Nani's door.
Ananya Panday work front
On the professional front, Ananya, who was last seen in "CTRL," is set to star in the upcoming film Chand Mera Dil, alongside Lakshya. Directed by Vivek Soni, the film is expected to release in theatres in 2025. Karan Johar, sharing the movie’s first poster, teased, “We have two chands ready to bring an intense & passionate love story like no other!!! Pyaar mein thoda paagal hona hi padta hai... Chand Mera Dil, starring Ananya Panday & Lakshya. Directed by Vivek Soni. Coming to cinemas in 2025.”