EXCLUSIVE: Chunky Panday on Ananya Panday’s birthday: I want her to achieve whatever I couldn't

Chunky Panday’s darling daughter Ananya Panday is celebrating her 20th birthday today. Pinkvilla got in touch with Chunky Panday to know how she celebrated her birthday and what he wishes for her as a father. Read on.

Updated on Oct 31, 2018  |  01:00 PM IST |  4.8M

Chunky Panday’s darling daughter Ananya Panday has got her big Bollywood ticket with Student Of The Year 2 opposite Tiger Shroff. She is yet to make her debut but has a huge fan following on social media platforms. Today, Ananya is celebrating her 20th birthday and she was with her family. I got in touch with Chunky Panday to know how she celebrated her birthday and what he wishes for her as a father. Talking about the celebration, he told us, “We went to Ming Yang last night at the Taj and that's Ananya's favourite eatery joint. What we got for her birthday is a little pup. On her 10th birthday, we got her one and now on her 20th birthday. It's a decade thing and she wanted a pup.” That’s surely adorable! 

When I asked what he wishes for her, he told us, “Well, I want her to achieve whatever I couldn't. They say whatever you couldn't achieve it should be achieved through your children. Yes, I just hope and pray. I am excited and nervous both. I have sent her to college and she should now learn by herself.” We are sure that she will make a mark in the industry and make her father proud. 

Many star kids have ventured their way to Bollywood be it Janhvi Kapoor or Sara Ali Khan. It’s important to keep a balance in this competitive world. I asked Chunky if he gives any advice to her given the fact she is soon going to make her Bollywood debut. 

On this, he said, “I don't give her advice. I always take advises from Ananya in fact. I ask her what should I wear or which picture I should keep and she usually is always right. It's not that I am giving her too much importance by doing this but I feel the younger generation can sink in and tune in with what's happening around than we can or were. I have given her the best education and I leave the judgement to her. All I keep telling her is to not imitate others and follow your own path. I hope she does well in life.” 

On this note, we wish Ananya a happy birthday from the Pinkvilla Team! 


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