Ananya Panday and Lakshya’s romantic drama ‘Chand Mera Dil’ has been garnering positive response from the audience ever since its theatrical release. Audiences have especially praised the chemistry between the lead pair and the film’s emotional storyline. However, amid the appreciation, Ananya Panday has recently come under fire online for the Bharatanatyam-fusion sequence in the film. Now, a member of the choreography team has publicly supported the actor.
Assistant Choreographer defends Ananya Panday
Ananya Kurup, who worked as an assistant choreographer under choreographer Tejaswi Shetty, recently shared behind-the-scenes moments from the dance sequence featuring Ananya Panday. While the clip and images garnered attention online, they also invited criticism from some social media users who questioned the actor’s Bharatanatyam performance.Responding to the backlash, Kurup defended Ananya in the comments section and highlighted the actor’s effort to learn the dance form within a limited time frame.“Trying a classical art form outside your comfort zone takes courage and dedication. Bharatanatyam is something that dancers train for years to perfect their grace, expressions and technique. @ananyapanday put in real work and effort in a very short time, which deserves appreciation. Instead of putting someone down for trying something new, he challenges himself and encourages his artists.”Responding to the supportive comment, Ananya Panday responded with heart emojis.
Ananya Panday’s dance clip sparked a social media debate
The controversy started after a dance clip from ‘Chand Mera Dil’ went viral on social media platforms. In the scene, Ananya Panday’s character performs a Bharatanatyam-inspired fusion dance at a college function, while Lakshya’s character looks on in admiration from the audience.Soon after the video surfaced online, several users started trolling the actor over his dance expressions and moves. While some criticized the performance, others defended her attempt to experiment with a classical dance style despite not being formally trained.
About ‘Chand Mera Dil’
Directed by Vivek Soni, ‘Chand Mera Dil’ revolves around the passionate love story of Aarav and Chandni. The film has managed to connect with the younger audience and continues to perform consistently at the box office, largely driven by positive word of mouth and the chemistry between the lead actors.
