Bhavana Pandey is making many headlines after her candid performance in Karan Johar's Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives Season 3. She is the mom of Bollywood actress Ananya Panday, soon to debut at La Balle Rysa Pandey, wife of veteran actor Chunky Pandey and one of the favourite Bollywood wives of many.
Bhavana has been winning hearts with her sweetness and spirituality ever since she made her debut with Fabulous Lives With Bollywood Wives. In an exclusive conversation with Zoom, Bhavana shared how humbling the response to the new season has been for her. Bhavana also opened up on Ananya facing trolls and negativity on social media ever since her debut.
Bhavana Pandey's Exclusive Interview
Talking about the audience response to the new season, she said, "It’s truly humbling to see the overwhelming response to Season 3. The love and support from the audience has been incredible. It's a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team. It feels amazing to be a part of something that resonates with so many people on such a personal level."
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Bhavana then opened up on Ananya facing trolls and negativity at such a young age. She said, "Ananya is a young, hardworking actress who is deeply passionate about her craft. She understands that being in the public eye comes with both praise and criticism, and she handles everything with grace and resilience. My role as her mother is to guide her, remind her of her strengths, and encourage her to focus on her growth and potential, I’m incredibly proud of her journey so far. I hope people will be more empathetic and supportive, especially towards young people in the public eye."
I’m proud of all her performances: Bhavana Pandey
Bhavana even shared with us her favourite performance of Ananya till date, it surely was difficult for her to choose as she is extremely proud of all the work Ananya has done so far. "I’m proud of all her performances, but if I had to choose, her portrayal of Nella Awasthi in CTRL really stood out for me. She brought such emotional depth and authenticity to the character that it was truly moving to watch. I also loved her work in Gehraiyaan, where her vulnerability was so beautifully portrayed, and her versatility shone in Kho Gaye Hum Kahaan andCall Me Bae. It’s amazing to see her evolve with every role and explore new facets of her talent.”
Coming back to Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives, Bhavana’s authenticity has been well-received by the audience. The audience loved her candour and appreciated how she sorted out all her personal and professional hurdles with so much grace and humour. The show also stars Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Shalini Passi, Kalyani Saha, Maheep Kapoor, Neelam Kothari and Seema Sajdeh.