Ananya Panday on praising peers: I don’t have any shame in telling people that I would love to work with them | Hindi Movie News – Times of India

Today (March 8) as the nation celebrates the international women’s day, Ananya Panday in an interview has spoken about her close friendships with fellow actors, which motivate her to grow and improve. The ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kaha’ actress also mentioned about the notion of women not getting along which according to her is ‘fabricated’.
In a conversation with News18 Showsha, Ananya emphasized that the industry tends to pit women against each other, although in reality, the relationships among actors are often exaggerated.She further stated that most of her closest friends in the industry are women, whom she finds incredibly supportive.
Having commenced her career around the same period as Sara and Janhvi, she frequently finds herself in comparison with them. However, Ananya isn’t bothered by this. Expressing her affection for the two, the ‘Gehraiyaan‘ actress mentioned, “Whenever I have a film, song, or trailer releasing, Janhvi and Sara are consistently among the first to message me or attend my screenings. Likewise, I support them in the same manner, always being there for them.”
She doesn’t even consider competition as a relevant thought. “We each have unique qualities and contribute different aspects to the industry, rather than encroaching on each other’s territory,” she remarked. “In reality, their work serves as inspiration for me, motivating me to put in even more effort.”

When asked about her favorite projects of Sara Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya expressed, “I’m genuinely proud and pleased for them. Watching Janhvi in ‘Mili’ and Sara in ‘Atrangi Re,’ I was genuinely impressed by their performances.” She emphasized the significance of acknowledging good work and offering praise, as it can significantly boost confidence.
Reaffirming her inclination towards praising her peers, the 25-year-old emphasized, “I like appreciating people when they do good work. I’m not ashamed of that. If I watch something starring my contemporaries and if it strikes a chord with me and inspires me, I feel the need to tell them that, I don’t have any shame in telling people that I would love to work with them.”