Ananya Panday has made a name for herself in the industry through the characters she has played. In a recent interview, she talked about the challenges of being a star kid, saying that although there are some negative aspects to it, ‘people make her feel embarrassed about her background.’ He also said that ‘outsiders are not tagged or shamed as much as insiders.’
During an appearance on Raj Shamani’s podcast, Ananya Panday was asked about the disadvantages of being a star kid, to which she said, “I think people make you feel embarrassed by being a star kid. Like “I don’t want to bring shame to my father. He came from a family of doctors, but he wanted to be an actor and he worked hard and made his way.”
Pandey said that being a star kid is not a bad thing, but it has made him more conscious of people’s perceptions. He noted that when audiences see something on screen, they often think, “Oh, it’s their baby,” as if it defines everything, but he believes that shouldn’t be the case.
The Dream Girl 2 actress stressed that people should focus on work only and form opinions based on that. He also said that the industry has become very divided with an “insider versus outsider” mentality, even though both the industry and the audience have given him a lot.
He added, “So, I think it’s about the individual more than anything else. Outsiders don’t get tagged or shamed as much as insiders do. There’s no immediate tag to shame them. , but for insiders, it’s almost become a ticket word, like an insult, which I don’t think is fair.”
Meanwhile, The Call Me Bae actor shared that the best thing about being a star kid is having a living, breathing example at home, who helps keep him grounded and focused. He explained that this awareness of the ups and downs of the industry gives him perspective, as it is nothing new to him.
Reflecting on her own experience, she mentioned that when she first got into media, she understood that stardom could go either way, so she never got caught up in it.
The CTRL actress said that although she never got extreme fame, she used to get influenced by small things, but seeing how it can turn out at home helped her stay grounded and have a reality check. .
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