In the entertainment industry, Ananya Panday has solidified her position since her debut in 2019 with “Student of the Year 2”. Over the years, she has graced the silver screen in notable films such as “Pati Patni Aur Woh”, “Gehraiyaan”, “Dream Girl 2”, and “Kho Gaye Hum Kahan”. Beyond that, her repertoire boasts an impressive list of upcoming projects, including her OTT debut in “Call Me Bae”, the Vikramaditya Motwane-helmed “Control”, and a film centered on the life of C. Sankaran Nair—a lawyer and former politician renowned for his advocacy in revealing the truth behind the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
While Ananya did not explicitly confirm her collaboration with Akshay Kumar or the aforementioned film in her exclusive interview with ETimes, she did share her admiration for the veteran actor. Reflecting on her experience with Akshay Kumar, she praised his influential contributions to cinema, citing iconic films like “Hera Pheri”, “Welcome”, “De Dhana Dhan”, “Bhool Bhulaiyaa”, and “Garam Masala” as personal favorites. According to Ananya, Akshay Kumar’s professional commitment and creative involvement on set left a lasting impression. She commended his ability to remember details, share entertaining ideas, and maintain a lighthearted atmosphere. Ananya also revealed insights from her father, emphasizing Akshay’s reputation for infusing humor, pulling pranks, and avoiding taking himself too seriously on set.