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Chunky Panday Reveals Ananya Panday Felt ‘Uncomfortable’ While Working on ‘Liger’

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2 years ago

February 6, 2025

Ananya Panday faced significant backlash during the release of her early films such as ‘Liger,’ ‘Pati, Patni Aur Woh,’ and ‘Dream Girl 2,’ often criticized for her acting abilities and role selections. However, her image shifted positively after she began to make her mark in the OTT space. Her performances in ‘Call Me Bae,’ ‘CTRL,’ and ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ won her praise from audiences and critics. Recently, her father, Chunky Panday, disclosed that Ananya had reservations about filming ‘Liger’ due to feeling too young for the role. It was his encouragement that led her to accept the project, as it was a major commercial endeavor.

In ‘Liger,’ Ananya starred alongside Vijay Deverakonda, with Karan Johar as a backer of the film. Despite her doubts, she decided to proceed based on her father’s advice. Chunky mentioned, “When she approached me about taking on this film, she expressed concern over her age, saying, ‘Papa, I’m too young to do this.’ I told her to go for it since it was a significant commercial film – but perhaps she was right; she was a bit too young for the role.”

Reflecting on the situation, Chunky pointed out that Ananya made her debut at 18, yet her youthful appearance often made her look even younger, around 16. He acknowledged her discomfort at the time, stating, “She felt uncertain, thinking, ‘Maybe I’m too young for this.’ She was understandably confused.”

He further clarified that after ‘Liger,’ he refrained from influencing her career choices. Chunky admitted that had Ananya sought his opinion on ‘Call Me Bae,’ he would have advised against it. “After that experience, I never pressured her again. Maybe I was wrong; I tend to be old-fashioned. If she had asked me about ‘Bae,’ I would have said no.” Interestingly, ‘Call Me Bae’ turned out to be a hit, showcasing Ananya’s vibrant and lively persona.

In a prior conversation with We Are Yuvaa’s YouTube channel, Ananya expressed her disappointment regarding ‘Liger’s poor performance at the box office, stating, “I was sad and upset about how it went.” When her father remarked that sometimes one has to take on a film, she asserted, “No, you can’t give me advice after Liger.” Looking forward, she has ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ on the horizon.

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Entertainment

Saif Ali Khan Turns 56: A Look at His Simple Diet Plan

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3 days ago

August 16, 2026

Namma Kudla

Entertainment: Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan turned 56 on August 16. The actor is known for his versatile performances in films such as Dil Chahta Hai, Omkara, Love Aaj Kal and Tanhaji.

Saif has also maintained a strong focus on fitness over the years. Unlike many celebrities, he prefers a simple and balanced diet.

In an earlier conversation with Curly Tales, Saif spoke about his daily food habits. He said his meals are mostly simple and home-style.

For breakfast, Saif usually has eggs with toast. He prefers a vegetarian lunch. His lunch often includes vegetables, bhindi, dal, gajar-matar and one roti.

He also enjoys fish and rice at times. For dinner, he often prefers meat.

Saif said he usually carries home-cooked food while shooting. He believes that food served on film sets may not always be suitable for those trying to stay fit.

The actor also said that he does not often eat rich or heavy food. He may have some kebabs in the evening, but mostly prefers simple meals.

Saif believes that food is mainly a source of nourishment. He said staying fit is important because of the demands of his profession.

He also follows a simple diet with his wife, Kareena Kapoor Khan, even when they are at their Pataudi home.

Saif will next be seen in Haiwaan, alongside Akshay Kumar.

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Blue Line Metro Opening Likely to Be Delayed to 2027

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3 days ago

August 16, 2026

Namma Kudla

Mangluru: The much-awaited Namma Metro Blue Line project is likely to face another delay.

The Blue Line will connect Silk Board with KR Puram and link the busy Outer Ring Road (ORR) with the city’s major IT corridors.

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) had earlier planned to start commercial operations by the end of 2026.

However, the opening may now be pushed to early or mid-2027. Several civil and system works are still pending.

The Byappanahalli depot work is one of the major concerns. The depot is important for the operation and maintenance of metro trains.

The work to connect the Blue Line with the depot is yet to be completed.

Construction of metro viaducts is also pending at Marathahalli and the Central Silk Board junctions.

The project has also faced technical challenges at Iblur. These include the presence of a high-pressure GAIL gas pipeline and a Cauvery water supply pipeline.

Land acquisition issues have also affected the construction of the station.

Work at Silk Board has also been delayed. BMRCL received permission for pillar construction from traffic police and civic agencies only after some delay.

BMRCL is trying to begin trial runs between KR Puram and HSR Layout by October 2026.

However, officials have indicated that commercial operations on the Blue Line will not be possible in 2026.

The delay has raised concerns about traffic congestion on the ORR.

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) is planning to begin white-topping work on the ORR from October 2026. The project is estimated to cost around Rs.450 crore.

If the road work begins before the Blue Line becomes operational, traffic problems could increase on the busy IT corridor.

Around 8 to 10 lakh employees and other commuters use this corridor every day.

In view of the expected traffic disruption, Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has asked officials to discuss the possibility of allowing companies to provide up to 50 per cent work-from-home facilities for their employees.

The Blue Line is expected to provide major relief to commuters once it becomes fully operational.