A biography for Ananya Pandayhasn’t been written yet.
“In fact, my mother got a 'Bigg Boss' themed cake on my 17th birthday because I was so obsessed with the show. I am one of those obsessed fans who ask everyone to keep quiet when the show comes on TV.”
“I don't want to know everything, that's so boring.”
“I feel like coming from a film background does give me an advantage over others because access is the hardest part to overcome. The fact that I can meet a Karan Johar is something that is available to me because of my parents.”
“You can't change who your parents are, and I would never want to do that.”
“I want young girls and women to feel like they connect with me and that they don't have to aspire for unreal beauty or fashion standards.”
“Like any other 20-year-old, I have my dreams and I'm lucky I'm getting to live it.”
“In my school, we wore uniforms and couldn't apply nail polish or kajal.”
“As soon as you start speaking in a different language or with a different accent, it changes you as a person.”
“I'm well aware of my privilege.”
“I was exposed to the public because my dad is an actor. My pictures went online at a young age. A lot of negativity came from there. Not just with me, but it happened with a lot of my friends who are in the public eye.”
“I have had my fair share of relationships. It's normal and one shouldn't judge me for it because in school you have many short-short relationships, you know.”
“I don't think I can live without my mum.”
“When I'm at home, both my dogs are constantly around me vying for attention.”
“I completely believe in peace and non-violence.”
“I had a blast in school and college, but nothing compares to what we have shown in 'SOTY 2.'”
“I think it's very important to use your voice and use your voice responsibly. But, having said that, I think you should have all the knowledge before you do that.”
“I love competition, it is so much fun and motivating.”
“We derive so much of our self-confidence and validation from Instagram. Just imagine one day Instagram gets deleted like all of your friends who you think you have on social media, all these likes and comments just disappear, what are we left with? We have stopped valuing human relationships and contact.”
“Janhvi Kapoor is my biggest competition in this film industry.”
“When I have nothing worthwhile to wear, I pick up my dad's clothes at the last minute.”