Ananya Panday sheds light on viral picture of her & Aditya on 'No Filter Neha': "I never said just friends"

In the realm of Bollywood gossip, speculation surrounding Ananya Panday and Aditya Roy Kapur's relationship has been a hot topic for a while now. Fans have been buzzing with excitement over their rumoured romance, fueled by sightings of them vacationing, partying, and travelling together. Recently, Ananya Panday shed light on the moment that sparked these dating rumors during her appearance on 'No Filter Neha.'

Host Neha Dhupia reminisced about a viral picture from Kriti Sanon's Diwali party, capturing Ananya and Aditya in the background, engrossed in conversation. Neha Dhupia described the duo as 'just friends' casually chatting, but Ananya was quick to clarify their relationship status.

Contrary to Neha's description, Ananya emphasized that they were not merely 'just friends,' stating, "I never said just friends, like you said it… we are very good friends, not just friends." She candidly admitted that there wasn't much to the conversation captured in the picture, and initially, she was baffled by its popularity. However, upon closer inspection, she realized that everyone's attention was focused elsewhere.

Setting the record straight, Ananya affirmed that she and Aditya were simply talking. She quipped, “We were just talking; we were catching up, debunking any romantic speculations that may have arisen from the viral image.

Beyond addressing the dating rumours, Ananya shared insights into her upcoming projects. She revealed her involvement in Vikramaditya Motwane's thriller, signalling a departure from her usual roles. Additionally, fans can anticipate her debut in the digital space with the Amazon Prime series 'Call Me Bae,' marking an exciting new chapter in her career.