EXCLUSIVE: “I Stopped Caring…,” Ananya Panday Opens About Overcoming a Toxic Trait Linked to People’s Opinion & Social Media!

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan! A sensational youth film that has recently strongly resonated with the audience due to its relatable storyline, depicting the ongoing experiences in the lives of many young boys and girls. The film revolves around the themes of friendship tribe featuring compelling characters portrayed by three lead actors - Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Adarsh Gourav.

Among the talented cast, one who stands out with her outstanding performance is none other than Ananya Panday! This sweet and cute woman has captured the hearts of many through her remarkable presence and earned her the limelight that we all were eagerly anticipating. The film, released on OTT, has propelled her into the spotlight, and her stellar performance deserves all the appreciation it receives.

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Celebrating the heartfelt acclaim for her role in 'Kho Gaye Hum Kahan,' Ananya Panday engaged in an exclusive chat with us, sharing insights into her toxic traits, revealing her desire for personal growth, highlighting one trait she aims to change which is remarkably similar to her film character Ahana. Additionally, she opened up about how social media had once significantly impacted her, as she sought validation that she had always thought about.

Ananya Sharing about her Toxic Trait: "It is very similar to Ahana..."

The actress shared, “It is very similar to Ahana (her ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ character). I have a very validation-seeking side, so I can become a little needy sometimes. I need to know, ‘Is everything okay? Are you okay with my performance? Did you like this or that?’ Sometimes what I’m trying to get better at is not basing myself so much on someone else’s opinion. It is very similar to Ahana’s journey.”

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"I'm so happy about the realization"

Adding to the discussion, she elaborated on the toxicity of social media and how its reach exceeded her expectations. Ananya shared saying. “In general, I used to see before, when I post pictures on Instagram and be like, ‘Who messaged me?’ or ‘What are the comments?’ or ‘What are the likes?’ or ‘Who all have reacted to it?’ and get very upset if it didn’t reach that many likes. But I’ve realized that I stopped caring about this, and I’m so happy because it was a very toxic and sad way to go.”

Since its release on December 26, 2023, 'Kho Gaye Hum Kahan' has been making waves on Netflix, offering a heartwarming conclusion to the year and a great start to the new one. The film, directed by Arjun Varain Singh and written by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, explores the journey of three friends navigating their goals and relationships amidst the pressures of social media.

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Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, and Farhan Akhtar under the banners of Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby Films, the movie has become a comfort watch for audiences. In addition to the stellar cast, including Kalki Koechlin, Anya Singh, and Rohan Gurbaxani, the movie promises an engaging storyline and relatable themes.

Watch it now, if you haven’t done so yet – streaming on Netflix!

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