Ananya
Panday has once again found herself trending on social media, this time for an unexpected answer during a fashion event in Mumbai. Fresh off the success of her appearance at Paris Fashion Week and after turning heads as the finale bride at designer Gaurav Gupta's latest couture showcase, the actress became the subject of online discussion for revealing the Hindi word she finds the most difficult to pronounce. Her response quickly went viral, with netizens flooding social media with reactions, memes and debates over the now widely discussed clip.
Ananya Panday's answer goes viral
Designer Gaurav Gupta recently unveiled his latest couture collection,
Light Song, in Mumbai after showing his creations at Paris Fashion Week.
Ananya Panday walked the runway as the finale bride, dressed in an elegant ivory ensemble that made her look ethereal. However, it wasn't just her runway appearance that grabbed attention. A fashion influencer attending the event asked several celebrities a simple question: "What is the most difficult Hindi word to pronounce?" When it was Ananya's turn, she replied, "Rasoi Ghar."The brief exchange quickly went viral across social media, with the reel amassing more than five million views and becoming one of the most talked-about moments from the event. Most people could not wrap their heads around the fact that Ananya found a simple word difficult to say.Watch the clip here:
Internet reacts to Ananya Panday's viral clip
Soon after the video surfaced online, users began sharing their opinions on Ananya's response. One Reddit user wrote, "'Rasoi Ghar' being her answer tells you everything you need to know about how much Hindi she's actually spoken." Another commented PR training of actors should involve teaching them how to say no to a question when they don't know the best way to answer it.However, not everyone agreed with the criticism. Some users defended the actress, pointing out that many people struggle to think of answers when put on the spot. Others also suggested that Ananya may have simply blurted out the first word that came to mind rather than giving the question much thought.
This is not the first time Ananya Panday has found herself at the centre of an online debate. Earlier this year, the actress went viral for a Bharatanatyam-inspired fusion dance performance in her film
Chand Mera Dil. The sequence sparked divided opinions online, with some classical dancers criticising the choreography and trolling Ananya's performance. The debate gained significant traction across social media, with several users questioning the mix of classical dance with contemporary choreography.Despite the criticism, Ananya received support from many. Her father, Chunky Panday, clarified that the dance sequence was never intended to be a traditional Bharatanatyam recital. Instead, he explained that it was conceived as an experimental college-style fusion performance designed specifically for the film. Members of Ananya's dance team and choreographers also praised her dedication, revealing that she had undergone extensive training before filming the sequence.
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