Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Ananya Panday Cries on Farah Khan's Set, Director Calls it a Sign of Stardom
Imagine you're just starting a new job and it's really hard, so hard you almost cry!
Ananya Panday, an actress, felt that way when she was very new to acting.
She was on a fun talk show with a famous director named Farah Khan.
When Ananya talked about how tough things were at first, Farah joked that when she makes actresses cry, they always become big stars!
Farah even told a story about making Deepika Padukone cry during her first movie because she knew Deepika could do better.
Farah explained that she pushes them because she believes they can become amazing stars.
Ananya laughed and asked Farah not to make her cry on her birthday, but it was a funny way to talk about how hard work can lead to success in acting.
Ananya Panday recalled an early career experience where she left a film set in tears.
Director Farah Khan humorously stated that any heroine she makes cry becomes a big star.
Farah Khan shared a similar anecdote about making Deepika Padukone cry during her debut film.
Khan explained her tough directing style stems from a belief in the actors' potential.
The anecdote was shared during Ananya Panday's 27th birthday on a talk show.
- Who
- Ananya Panday and Farah Khan
- What
- Ananya Panday recounted an early career experience of leaving a film set in tears, while director Farah Khan humorously remarked that any actress she makes cry goes on to become a big star.
- When
- During Ananya Panday's 27th birthday celebration, on a talk show.
- Where
- On Kajol and Twinkle Khanna's talk show.
- Why
- Ananya Panday shared an anecdote about an overwhelming early career experience, and Farah Khan elaborated on her tough directing style, stemming from a belief in actors' potential.
- Ananya Panday's Birthday
- October 30, 2025
- Ananya Panday's Age
- 27
- Ananya Panday's Debut Film
- Student of the Year 2 (2019)
- Farah Khan's Direction of Deepika Padukone's Debut
- 2007