Bollywood actor Ananya Panday faced backlash after a clip of her performing a Bharatanatyam fusion routine in Chand Mera Dil went viral. Her father, Chunky Panday, has defended her amid the criticism.
Chunky Panday addressed the backlash in an interview with ETimes, saying people misunderstood Ananya's dance sequence in Chand Mera Dil. He explained it was a fusion performance, not traditional Bharatanatyam, and that it required years of rigorous training to master.
Panday added that pure Bharatanatyam is extremely technical and structured, and that Ananya's performance was a creative blend of futuristic and traditional dance forms. He requested people to watch the film and understand the context before reacting.
Ananya's performance in Chand Mera Dil was criticized by several Bharatanatyam dancers, who felt it did not land well. The film, helmed by Vivek Soni and backed by Dharma Productions, follows the story of two students whose romance takes an unexpected turn when adulthood and responsibilities arrive too early in their lives.
