Ananya Panday: Stepping Back Defeats Online Negativity

Ananya Panday often emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive outlook while navigating the intense public attention that accompanies her career. She shared with Filmfare that adopting a broader perspective is key to calmly managing online negativity and criticism.

Panday explained that while negative comments can feel overwhelming initially, recognizing that such experiences are common helps diminish their impact. She noted that even individuals who appear confident and successful face criticism, which makes the situation seem less daunting.

Beyond her strategies for social media, Panday also highlighted the significance of her strong support system. She described a special 'Bhencode' bond with a close group of female friends, including industry peers like Suhana Khan, Shanaya Kapoor, and Navya Naveli Nanda, as well as longtime friends Muskkaan Jaferi and Niharika Lyra Dutt.