Ananya Panday may already be a familiar face on the big screen, but the actor insists she is still at the very beginning of her journey. With growing anticipation around her upcoming film Tu Meri Main
Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri, Ananya believes the next few years will be crucial in shaping who she becomes as an artiste.
Fresh off the positive buzz surrounding the film’s trailer and music, the actor has been receiving renewed attention for her evolving screen presence. Viewers and industry watchers alike have noted a marked shift in her confidence and maturity, something Ananya herself is acutely aware of.
“I’ve Just Touched The Tip Of The Iceberg”
Speaking candidly about her future plans, Ananya reflected on how her perception of success has changed since her debut. According to her, the journey ahead feels wide open, filled with possibilities she is only beginning to explore.
She admitted that she feels like she has merely scratched the surface of what she wants to achieve as an actor. While audiences may be discovering new sides of her through recent performances, Ananya believes there is far more left to reveal.
Hunger For Growth And Experimentation
What excites Ananya most is the diversity of storytelling available today, particularly with the rise of OTT platforms and changing cinematic sensibilities. She pointed out that this is an especially dynamic time to be an actor, with multiple formats and genres co-existing.
Despite having a growing filmography, Ananya acknowledged that there are several genres she has yet to step into. Biopics, action films, sports dramas and horror remain unexplored territory for her. At the same time, she is preparing for projects that allow her to revisit romance in very different emotional shades — from light-hearted rom-coms to intense love stories.
A Shift In What Success Means
Looking back, Ananya said that success once meant visibility — being on posters, being part of big conversations, and achieving commercial recognition. While those aspirations haven’t disappeared, they no longer define her goals.
Today, she measures success differently. Her focus has shifted toward becoming a stronger performer, refining her craft, and delivering work that feels honest and challenging. For her, growth now lies in learning something new with every project, even if that growth is incremental.
Staying At The Top Of Her Game
Ananya hopes that two to three years from now, she will still feel creatively hungry and artistically restless. She wants to remain invested in the process of acting, constantly pushing herself rather than settling into comfort.
With upcoming releases and several genres still waiting to be explored, Ananya Panday seems determined to keep reinventing herself. If her current trajectory is any indication, the years ahead may well reveal dimensions of her talent that audiences have yet to see.
