Chunky Panday DEFENDS Ananya Panday’s Dance Sequence In Chand Mera Dil; Says, “Understand The Context Before Reacting”

Ananya Panday and Lakshya starrer ‘Chand Mera Dil’ has been grabbing attention over the past few days for its dance sequence. Social media quickly turned the clip into a meme fest after her Bharatanatyam-inspired performance surfaced online. The actress was brutally trolled, with many claiming her dance moves were nowhere close to the classical art form. Ananya Panday was brutally trolled for her Bharatanatyam moves in ‘Chand Mera Dil’.

Netizens compared her performance to legendary Bollywood actresses like Sridevi and others known for mastering classical dance forms. Not just social media users, even a section of the media sought opinions from trained Bharatanatyam experts and classical dancers on the sequence. Chunky Panday supports his daughter Ananya amid the online backlash.

Chunky Panday DEFENDS Ananya Panday’s Dance Sequence

Speaking to ETimes, he clarified that the sequence was never intended to be pure Bharatanatyam.
Watch Ananya Panday’s Chand Mera Dil dance clip sparks Bharatanatyam debate and massive trolling.
“I think people completely misunderstood it. It was never meant to be pure Bharatanatyam. It was a fusion performance, the kind of experimental dance you often see college students perform at social or cultural events,” he said.

Chunky explained that people mistook the act for a classical recital and judged it.“People assumed it was traditional Bharatanatyam and started judging it from that lens. But pure Bharatanatyam requires years and years of rigorous training. Almost 20 years of discipline and precision. It’s extremely technical and structured, almost robotic in its movements and expressions.”

Calling it a creative experiment, he added, “This is a fusion of futuristic, advanced dance forms with elements of traditional dance. It’s a creative blend, not a classical recital. I would request people to watch the film and understand the context before reacting.”

About Chand Mera Dil

Set against the backdrop of an engineering college, Chand Mera Dil follows Aarav and Chandni. What begins as a youthful love story gradually transforms into an emotionally intense journey about marriage, parenthood, sacrifice, and self-discovery.

Chunky Panday was recently seen in Rahu Ketu. He will next be seen in David Dhawan’s film Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai.