Ananya Panday dazzled at the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards 2024 in Mumbai, where she was awarded 'Spotlight Actor of the Year'. The actress shone brightly in a black evening gown and looked overjoyed holding her trophy.
Upon receiving the award, Ananya expressed, 'Filmmakers and writers are now recognizing the true potential of women by offering them exceptional roles.' She conveyed that this award holds significant importance as it recognizes her performance.
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Expressing her gratitude, Ananya stated, 'This is a special award as it's for acting. It's the first time I've received such honors, and I'm very grateful to everyone. I sincerely am a product of the people I work with, whether actors, directors, writers, producers, or other crew members on set.'
Ananya further added, 'I believe we (women) are creating our own space. It's a fantastic time to be an actress.' It should be noted that the young Bollywood star made her debut in the industry five years ago with Karan Johar's film 'Student of the Year 2'. Since then, Ananya has come a long way. This year, she impressed audiences by choosing intriguing scripts and showcasing her acting prowess in the movie CTRL and the series 'Call Me Bae'.
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Ananya has also portrayed the complexities of today's youth lifestyle and the digital world through films like 'Gehraiyaan' and 'Khokhe Hum Kahaan'. Her 'So Positive' campaign is also known for raising awareness against cyberbullying.
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