Bollywood actress Ananya Panday appears to be subtly addressing romance rumors with former model Walker Blanco while opening up about her dating life.
In an exclusive video interview with Filmfare’s Editor-In-Chief Jitesh Pillaai for the In The Ring With Filmfare show on December 27, 2024, the CTRL star shared insights into her love life.
Reflecting on her past relationships, Ananya revealed that she had a tendency to lose herself and her individuality by mirroring her partner’s interests. She candidly admitted,
“I had this thing of becoming who my partner is. Whatever their interests were, I would start liking those. If they wanted to do something I would kind of not do what I wanted to do and go with them… In the past, I based a lot of my personality on who I was dating… In the past, I have lost out on myself a lot”.
The actress went on to explain how she has since overcome these tendencies, striking a healthier balance in her romantic relationships. Ananya credited self-love and personal growth for helping her maintain her sense of self. She shared,
“I am comfortable in who I am right now and I am better at finding a balance between the person I am with and myself and not changing myself to become the other person, but kind of finding a sweet spot in the middle where two people can be happy without losing out on themselves”.
Ananya Panday Cryptically Addresses Her Relationship With Walker Blanco
In the interview, Panday further shared her thoughts on long-distance relationships, offering insight into how she navigates such connections while avoiding directly naming her American beau.
Highlighting the importance of space for a healthy relationship, the Call Me Bae star shared,
“I think 45 days not meeting someone is good enough. I don’t think it is too bad. Two months is okay. Actually, distance does make the heart grow fonder”.
Earlier, on October 30, 2024, Walker took to his Instagram stories to wish Ananya a happy birthday. He shared a close-up image of his rumored lady love seated at a restaurant, accompanied by a heartfelt caption that raised a few eyebrows. He wrote:
“Happy Birthday Beautiful!!!” You are soooo special ☺️I love you, Annieee ♥️”
Ananya Panday has been romantically linked to Walker Blanco since July 2024, when the two were seen getting cozy at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding. However, neither of them has confirmed or denied the speculation surrounding their relationship.
As Ananya finds balance in her love life, fans are left curious about what’s brewing between her and Blanco.