Ananya Panday made her acting debut in 2019. (Photo Credit: Instagram)
Ananya Panday expressed feeling a sense of helplessness as an actress, admitting she hasn’t been able to openly address the MeToo issue herself. However, she’s glad that her new series Call Me Bae tackles the subject.
Bollywood actress Ananya Panday recently revealed that her latest web series, Call Me Bae, addresses MeToo issues, a topic she finds difficult to discuss in her personal life. She explained, “Sometimes, as an actress, I feel a little helpless because people say ‘Don’t get too political or don’t say that’,” and admitted that she “gets influenced so easily.”
During the India Today Mind Rocks Youth Summit 2024, Ananya spoke about the challenges she faces as an actress, expressing a sense of frustration when discouraged from discussing political or sensitive matters. Despite these limitations, she emphasized the importance of aligning her work with her moral and social values.
She shared her satisfaction with Call Me Bae tackling the MeToo movement, saying, “In Call Me Bae, I don’t want to give spoilers, but it gets into a zone that stands up for women, women empowerment and the MeToo issue. It is something that I may not have been fully able to speak about in real life because of various reasons. But, if I can do that through my work, I feel like that also has a large impact.”
Ananya also highlighted her commitment to only choosing roles that align with her personal values, acknowledging the influence her work can have on others. She stressed the importance of being selective with projects, considering how easily people are influenced.
The Call Me Bae star further discussed the social pressures of speaking out, stating that while she doesn’t feel the need to comment on every issue, she is committed to standing up for causes close to her heart. Women’s safety in India is one such issue, and she aims to make a meaningful impact through her work.
The eight-episode series Call Me Bae features a star-studded cast, including Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada, Varun Sood, Vihaan Samat, Muskkaan Jaferi, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Lisa Mishra, and Mini Mathur. Directed by Collin D’Cunha, the show has garnered positive reviews from fans and critics alike.
Looking ahead, Ananya’s upcoming projects include Vikramaditya Motwane’s CTRL, which explores the consequences of living in a data-driven world, and Shankara.
