Were actors paid to dance at Ambani wedding? Ananya answers
What's the story
Bollywood actor Ananya Panday recently addressed rumors suggesting that celebrities were paid to attend the high-profile wedding of Anant Ambani, son of business tycoon Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant.
The star-studded event, which took place earlier this year, saw many prominent faces from the film industry. Panday was among those who attended almost all the ceremonies.
Here's what she said about the speculation.
Response
'They are my friends,' says Panday
In an interview with Mashable India, Panday clarified, "They are my friends. I don't understand why people think like this. Obviously, I'll dance wholeheartedly at my friends' wedding. I love celebrating love."
The 25-year-old star was seen participating enthusiastically in the wedding festivities, including dancing in the baraat and wearing coordinated outfits.
Wedding details
Panday praises Ambani, Merchant's hospitality
Panday also spoke about the couple's hospitality, saying, "They made everyone feel welcome. No matter how many functions there were, they greeted everyone with so much love and warmth."
She described their relationship as "pure love," adding that despite the chaos of the event, whenever they looked at each other, it felt like violins were playing behind them.
Career
Panday's recent and upcoming projects
On the professional front, Panday was last seen in the Amazon Prime Video series Call Me Bae. She played Bae, a former heiress who uses her street smarts and style to navigate Mumbai's newsrooms.
The show also starred Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada, Varun Sood, Vihaan Samat, Muskkaan Jaferi, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Lisa Mishra, and Mini Mathur.
Panday's next is CTRL, a thriller directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. The film will premiere on Netflix on October 4.