Actor Ananya Panday recently reflected on the lessons she has learned from her past relationships, admitting that she often changed herself to make her partners feel more comfortable. The actor shared that she would sometimes shrink parts of her personality so that the other person could shine more.
In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar India, Ananya opened up about how her perspective on relationships has evolved over time. She revealed that she once struggled with being alone and always preferred having someone around—whether it was her partner, family, or friends.
However, things began to change when she started living by herself. The experience helped her discover the value of personal space and reshaped how she viewed romantic relationships.
Reflecting on her past, Ananya said, “In past relationships, I’d want the other person to shine more than me. At the cost of putting myself down or making myself smaller, I’d change myself a lot, become more like the other person. I wish I’d learned earlier not to let someone change me or affect me so much. I felt like I had to be less of something, and that’s something I wish I had realised sooner.”
The actor’s comments come after her earlier relationships that were widely discussed in the public eye. Ananya previously dated Ishaan Khatter, though the two eventually parted ways. Ishaan later confirmed their breakup during an appearance on Koffee With Karan, saying he hoped they would remain friends.
She was later reportedly in a relationship with Aditya Roy Kapur for nearly two years. While the two never publicly confirmed their relationship, photos of them vacationing together frequently surfaced online. Reports in May 2024 suggested that the couple had broken up, with sources saying they were handling the split maturely.
More recently, Ananya has been rumoured to be dating former model Walker Blanco. The two were first spotted together during the wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in 2024. According to reports, Ananya introduced Walker as her partner at the event, though neither of them has officially confirmed the relationship.
On the work front, Ananya was last seen in the Dharma Productions film Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. She will next appear in the romantic drama Chaand Mera Dil alongside Lakshya Lalwani. Produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, the film is scheduled to release in theatres on May 8, 2026.
The actor also has the second season of the streaming series Call Me Bae in the pipeline.
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