Ananya Panday recently expressed her admiration for Deepika Padukone in an interview. She revealed that she has looked up to Deepika as an idol for a long time referring to her as a role model and calling her "the most beautiful woman ever."

Ananya expressed her long-standing admiration for Deepika, appreciating not only her looks but also her grace and demeanour in and out of the spotlight. "She is such a brave actor with the choices she makes and how she conducts herself on set," Ananya mentioned that Deepika is the first leading lady she has collaborated with in her career.

Ananya reminisced about their moments during the shooting of Gehraiyaan, highlighting how Deepika approached the films intimate and daring scenes with grace. “She held her own and was clear about what she wanted to do,” Ananya recalled.

Deepika Padukone, a recent mother has maintained a low profile when it comes to her personal life. She welcomed her baby girl with husband Ranveer Singh in September but has not shared the child's face publicly. While celebrating milestones in her life Deepika remains in the spotlight for her career successes. Ananya's commendation of her further underscores her impact on the film industry.

Ananya is gearing up for the launch of her film CTRL helmed by Vikramaditya Motwane. This cyber thriller is set to hit Netflix on October 4 and features Ananya portraying Nella a character caught up in the realm of intelligence.

In terms of her career Ananya made her entry into Bollywood with Student of the Year 2 and has appeared in movies such as Pati Patni Aur Woh, Liger and Dream Girl 2. Deepika on the hand is renowned for her outstanding performances in films like Padmaavat, Piku and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani solidifying her status as one of the most acclaimed actresses in Bollywood. Gehraiyaan directed by Shakun Batra premiered in February 2022 featuring Deepika, Ananya, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Dhairya Karwa in prominent roles.