Ananya Panday's new companion, Riot, holds a special place in her heart, and Bhavana Panday, Ananya's mother, has newfound confidence in her daughter's independence as she navigates her own apartment.
This unique phase in their lives marks the convergence of their career pursuits. Ananya and Bhavana share their experiences in a heartwarming conversation:
Bhavana candidly shares, It's thrilling to witness everyone in the family pursuing their passions. This has given me a fresh perspective on Ananya's and Chunky's profession. I appreciate the challenges actors face. It's demanding, requiring not only physical appearance but also social grace. Actors must suppress their personal emotions while working.
Ananya responds, It's not necessary for me to offer advice. When I guided her during our photoshoot, she playfully remarked that I should consider directing. Observing others in the industry is an invaluable learning experience, and she has an intuitive knack for it.
Bhavana acknowledges her limitations, I struggle with memorizing lines and embodying characters. My bandwidth doesn't extend that far.
Ananya reflects on Bhavana's parenting style during her childhood, She wasn't overly protective. In school, she was involved, assisting with my academics. I was the first child, so she dedicated extra time to my projects. While she didn't spoil me excessively, she provided constant support. I confided in her about everything, even trivial matters. She allowed me to maintain a healthy level of independence.
Bhavana shares her early experiences of motherhood, Ananya's arrival was a significant moment. I showered her with affection, as did Chunky. However, he had a touch of paranoia regarding her well-being. Chunky and I were 23 and 35 when we got married. Ananya was our honeymoon baby, born before our friends' children had even reached their teenage years. I recall Chunky nervously checking Ananya's breathing in the middle of the night.
Ananya finds parallels with her current experience, I relate to Chunky's behavior with Riot. After only a few nights with her, I texted Bhavana, expressing the challenges of motherhood.
Bhavana reflects on Ananya's journey, Ananya resembles her father in many ways. We have yet to witness her full potential as a pet owner. I used to shower her with love, as did Chunky, although he was more cautious. Ananya's independence is a positive step, allowing her to develop responsibility and self-sufficiency.
As Ananya navigates her new apartment, Bhavana and Ananya share their experiences with the transition. Bhavana says, Ananya moved out in January. She enjoys the freedom, despite never having lived independently before. It's a wholesome step, fostering her maturity and independence.
Ananya adds, I'm embracing this experience. I appreciate living close to my parents, allowing me to balance responsibility with familial support. I'm learning a great deal.
Bhavana reminisces, Initially, Ananya desired her own space, but I advised against it. She has the privilege of living in Mumbai with a support system. I urged her to capitalize on this and focus on her career. While I had reservations at first, seeing Rysa thrive abroad has given me confidence in their abilities.
Navigating social media and online criticism is a shared experience for both Bhavana and Ananya. Bhavana shares her approach, Negative comments used to bother me, but I've realized their insignificance compared to the outpouring of love and support we receive. Ananya has wisely refrained from reading comments.
Ananya offers her take, I've learned to ignore negative feedback. It's inconsequential in the grand scheme of things.
