Ananya Panday reacts to being called 'upcoming Alia Bhatt'

Alia Bhatt has established herself as a talented star and a remarkable artist, having won the National Film Award for Best Actress. After captivating audiences with her performances in Bollywood, she made her Hollywood debut last year. Meanwhile, Ananya Panday is receiving praise for her smart career choices and her efforts to become the next leading actress in B-town. As a result, social media has been comparing her to Bhatt. In a recent interview, the CTRL actress shared her thoughts on the matter.

Ananya Panday and director Vikramaditya Motwane recently sat down for an interview with Filmygyan to discuss their upcoming film, CTRL, set to premiere on Netflix on October 4, 2024. During the conversation, the host brought up a fan comment that said, “Ananya Panday is the upcoming Alia Bhatt for sure.” When asked for her thoughts on this, the Dream Girl 2 actress responded with a “No.” She continued, “I think Alia is too good. It’s a huge compliment that people think that but I think I can’t touch what Alia has done, ever.”

Ananya and Vikramaditya’s upcoming film, CTRL, also features Vihaan Samat in a key role. In a recent statement, the actress discussed her character, revealing that she finds herself in a world dominated by technology and social media. CTRL delves into how individuals navigate the delicate balance between their online personas and their real-life identities. The film is produced by Nikhil Dwivedi and Arya A Menon, with the script written by Avinash Sampath and Vikramaditya Motwane.