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Ananya Panday reveals how she deals with online trolling amid backlash over Bharatanatyam sequence in Chand Mera Dil
Updated On: 29 May, 2026 07:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Amid the backlash that Ananya Panday has been facing for her Bharatanatyam performance in Chand Mera Dil, the actress recently opened up about how she deals with online trolling and scrutiny

Ananya Panday. Pic via Instagram
Actress Ananya Panday has been recently facing massive backlash for her Bharatnatyam performance in her latest film Chand Mera Dil. After her clip from the film went viral, many criticised the actress for her robotic dance steps, with many even calling it an insult to the traditional dance form. Amid this, Ananya Panday recently spoke about how she deals with social media trolling.
Ananya Panday reveals how she deals with trolling
In an interview with Filmfare, when asked about how she deals with trolling, the actress answered, "I don’t deal with it anymore. I’m over it now. It’s been going on for so many years. I started my initiative, So Positive, which is centred around digital social responsibility. When we first started it, the focus was more on online bullying and trolling. But over time, that initiative has evolved into something more positive, about kindness, self-improvement and creating healthier spaces online. That’s also something I’ve personally started focusing on more. Instead of constantly listening to negativity or trying to 'fix' other people, I think it’s better for everyone to look within themselves and try to create a more positive environment around them."
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