Amitabh Bachchan’s praises for Ananya Panday in Kesari Chapter 2 leave her teary-eyed: Watch

Ananya Panday was on Amitabh Bachchan-hosted KBC 17 to promote Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri with her co-star, Kartik Aaryan.

KBC 17

Amitabh Bachchan was left singing praises for Ananya Panday’s performance in Kesari: Chapter 2, starring her, Akshay Kumar and R. Madhavan in the lead roles. The film was based out of a true story about how there was justice for those killed in the Jallianwallah Bagh massacre. When Ananya came to Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) to promote her upcoming movie with Kartik Aaryan titled Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, the actress finally heard the words from the megastar himself.

Amitabh Bachchan praises Ananya Panday

While conversing with Ananya Panday, Amitabh Bachchan ended up praising Ananya Panday’s performance in Kesari: Chapter 2. “Aur inke liye bhi humne kaha tha, inki ek film hai, Kesari (Chapter 2). Jisme inhone kaam kiya tha humne kaha ki bahut bade bade kalakaar hai usme aur sabne bahut accha kaam kiya. Lekin itne bade kalakaaro ke saath rehkar bhi Ananya aapne bahut khubi se apna role nibhaaya,” the host told the young actress. She shared the very clip on social media, where hearing the praises left her in tears.

Amitabh Bachchan spots Ananya Panday’s acting talent through Kesari 2

Amitabh Bachchan further shared how the actors are prepared for their performances three months in advance, and have to pretend in front of the camera like it is their first time. With Ananya in Kesari: Chapter 2, he felt her talent through her eye expression itself. “Wahi par kalaakar ki khoobi pata chalti he. Woh feeling maine aap mein dekhi,” the host told the actor.

About Kesari 2

Based on The Case That Shook the Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat, the film centres on C. Sankaran Nair, who fought a legal battle against the British to uncover the truth behind the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. Kesari: Chapter 2 is now streaming on JioHotstar and can be availed with OTTplay Premium subscription. Meanwhile, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri will be out in theatres on Christmas 2025.

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri FAQs:

Q: When will Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri hit the screens?

A: Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri is set to release on 25th December 2025, coinciding with Christmas.

Q: Who plays the lead in Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri?

A: Kartik Aaryan plays Ray Mehta and Ananya Panday plays Rumi in Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. The story centers around their modern tale of love with an old school touch.

Q: Who is the director of Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri?

A: The film is directed by Sameer Vidwans and co-produced by Karan Johar and Adar Poonawalla.

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