Ananya Panday, one of Bollywood’s most promising young stars, recently revealed a profound acting tip she received from Shah Rukh Khan—one that has completely transformed the way she performs emotional scenes. Speaking at IFF Season 15, Ananya recounted the moment SRK shared his insight with her.
“He once told me that in a scene where someone dies, don’t focus on the person being dead,” she said. “Instead, think about how life would feel without them—remember the happy moments, their absence, that unfillable void. That emotion will bring a deeper, more honest sadness.”
This piece of wisdom helped Ananya understand that grief isn’t just about tears or sudden sorrow—it’s about the slow, lingering ache created by memories and the realization of permanent loss. Known for his masterful emotional performances, Shah Rukh Khan’s method encourages actors to tap into lived experiences rather than simply perform sadness on cue.
Ananya shared that this guidance has reshaped her approach to intense and emotional scenes, influencing her performances even today. As she steps into more mature and challenging roles, SRK’s advice has become a foundational pillar in her craft, helping her bring authenticity and vulnerability to the screen.
With mentorship from one of Indian cinema’s greatest icons, Ananya Panday continues to grow as an actor, adding depth, sincerity, and emotional intelligence to her evolving body of work.
KTR Blames Rahul Gandhi for Modi’s Third Term, Calls for Third Front
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a new record by winning his third consecutive term and retaining the position of Prime Minister for the third time. While his political achievements are widely recognized, Telangana Minister K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) offered a different perspective on the matter.
In a recent interaction with a national media channel at a conclave, KTR argued that Modi’s victories are largely due to the inadequacy of Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party.
“The Congress party is in deep sleep mode in India, and until they wake up, there is no way Modi or BJP can be brought down from power. Rahul Gandhi has failed miserably in exposing the failures of this Modi administration. The only reason Modi continues to win as Prime Minister is due to Rahul Gandhi and his ineffective approach,” KTR stated.
KTR further emphasized the need for regional parties to unite against the BJP, suggesting that a potential third front could pose a serious challenge to Modi. It is worth noting that his father and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) had previously launched the third front initiative and even renamed the TRS as BRS. However, this effort did not yield the desired results, as the BRS lost both on the national front and in its home state of Telangana.