Paparazzi culture has become a widely debated topic in Bollywood. While some celebrities enjoy the media attention, others find it intrusive. Recently, stars like Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor have shared their views on the matter. Following Janhvi, Ananya Panday also voiced her thoughts on what she dislikes about the paparazzi, recalling how her post-gym exhaustion was misinterpreted as breakup sadness.
In a conversation with Netflix India during the promotions for CTRL, Ananya shared her perspective on paparazzi culture. Although she clarified that she has no issue with being photographed, she expressed frustration with the constant demands for specific poses. “I hate the fact that they ask me to look back and pose for pictures,” Ananya admitted, adding that it’s even more awkward when they take pictures from behind and challenge netizens to guess the celebrity.
The Call Me Bae actress also recalled a recent encounter where paparazzi snapped her leaving the gym. Describing it as a “bad day,” Ananya shared how her tired appearance was spun into breakup rumors. “When I was leaving the gym recently, they were like, ‘Oh look, she is so sad. This must have happened in her life. Break up ho gaya (She’s going through a breakup).’ And I’m like, ‘Firstly, you lift 170 kgs and do deadlifts, then you’ll see,’” she said, humorously pointing out the misunderstanding.
Ananya added that everyone looks “sad” at the gym and emphasized that the paparazzi tend to create stories based on her expressions. The Pati Patni Aur Woh actress revealed that her fatigue was mistaken for emotional distress and expressed her dislike for paparazzi reading into her moods.
Ananya Panday’s cyber-thriller CTRL premiered on Netflix on October 4, 2024. The News18 Showsha review of the film reads, “After Call Me Bae, Panday once again shares the screen with Vihaan Samat, who plays Joe. He too does a great job and portrays his character with earnestness. But it’s Panday who steals the show. This is her living through an era as a social media-obsessed youngster (a hat-trick for her), and it’s a delight to watch her unravel different shades as an actor. What helps highlight these performances is the smart, sharp, and solid screenplay by Motwane, Avinash Sampath, and Sumukhi Suresh.”
It further read, “CTRL is nothing like what you would imagine. It’s packed with thrill, surprise and novelty. The new-age, uber-cool music by Sneha Khanwalkar is the cherry on top. Its spiffy cinematography by Pratik Shah, editing by Jahaan Noble, and experimental treatment make it a winner. It’s unpredictable, thoroughly engaging and cerebral. By the end, you’ll be left with a whole lot to think about, making it an unconventional entertainer. Here’s to more off-the-road collaborations!”
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