Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Ananya Panday Discusses Modern Relationships as Popcorn Love
Ananya Panday, an actress, talked about how love and relationships have changed over time.
She said that in the 90s, people believed in long-lasting commitment, like an insurance policy.
But now, relationships are more like popcorn—quick to start and quick to end when things get a little heated.
She shared her thoughts on The Kapil Sharma Show.
A doctor, Dr. Pavitra Shankar, explained that dating apps and social media make people think there are always better options, making it hard to stay committed.
She also said that modern relationships need more effort to stay strong because people now have more freedom and distractions.
So, while love in the 90s was more about staying together forever, today's love is faster and more fragile, but it's not necessarily weaker—just different.
Ananya Panday described modern relationships as 'popcorn love,' fragile and quick to end.
She contrasted 90s relationships, which she saw as more committed and long-lasting.
Dr. Pavitra Shankar explained that dating apps and social media create an illusion of endless options, affecting commitment.
Modern relationships require more conscious effort due to distractions and choice overload.
Emotional intimacy in modern relationships requires trust, emotional safety, shared values, and accountability.
- Who
- Ananya Panday, Dr. Pavitra Shankar
- What
- Discussion on modern relationships and their fragility
- When
- Recently on The Kapil Sharma Show
- Where
- The Kapil Sharma Show, India
- Why
- To understand the shift in relationship dynamics and commitment
- Ananya Panday
- Actress who shared her views on modern relationships
- The Kapil Sharma Show
- Platform where Ananya shared her thoughts
- Dr. Pavitra Shankar
- Associate Consultant – Psychiatry, Aakash Healthcare
- 90s Love
- Described as more committed and long-lasting
- Modern Love
- Described as fragile and short-lived, like popcorn
- Dating Apps and Social Media
- Create an illusion of endless options, affecting commitment
- Instant Gratification
- Drives quick rewards and low distress tolerance
- Emotional Intimacy
- Requires trust, emotional safety, shared values, and accountability