{
  "id": 7510125,
  "title": "‘Sometimes we think our parents won’t understand’: Ananya Panday on relationship with Chunky and Bhavana Pandey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/sometimes-we-think-our-parents-wont-understand-ananya-panday-on",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T08:35:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/people/ananya-panday-opens-up-about-her-evolving-relationship-with-her-parents-9654274/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ananya Panday, the talented actor, shared her close bond with her parents, Chunky Panday and Bhavana Pandey, in an interview with Prajakta Koli for Brut India. The actress expressed her excitement about returning home after being away, stating, \"My parents are my best friends. Even when I go out, I’m excited to go home and tell my parents what has happened.\" This sentiment is not unique to Ananya, as many young adults experience the fear of their parents not understanding them. However, Ananya reassures that her parents do not judge her and are the only two people on earth who won’t judge her. The article emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong bond with parents while pursuing independence. To achieve this balance, experts suggest keeping parents involved in one’s life, creating new traditions, breaking the communication barrier, setting healthy boundaries, and providing emotional support.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Ananya Panday cherishes close bond with parents Chunky and Bhavana Pandey.",
    "She expresses excitement to share daily happenings with her parents.",
    "Parents are her only confidants who won't judge her."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}