In an endearing moment captured during the Panday family’s Diwali celebrations, actress Ananya Panday discovered her image on firecracker packets, leading to a heartwarming reaction that has since gone viral on social media.
Ananya Panday’s ‘Dream Come True’ moment
The incident, documented in a YouTube vlog posted by her cousin Alanna Panday and husband Ivor McCray, shows the young actress’s genuine surprise and delight upon seeing her picture on ‘fuljhadi’ (sparkler) boxes. Dressed in a pink salwar suit, Ananya’s eyes widened with joy as she exclaimed, “I’m on the fuljhadi… That’s my dream!”
The Call Me Bae star’s excitement was so palpable that she immediately shared the discovery with her mother, Bhavana Pandey. Adding humour to the moment, her uncle Chikki Panday quipped, “If you’re on the fuljhadi packet na, you’ve arrived,” marking it as a milestone in her career.
A family photo with Ananya & her face on crackers
The family commemorated the occasion with photographs, with Ananya posing alongside her parents, all beaming with pride over what she described as a “dream-come-true” moment. The actress’s authenticity in celebrating this simple achievement has resonated with fans, making the clip go viral across social media platforms.
Currently, the 25-year-old actress is juggling multiple projects, including the second season of Amazon Prime Video’s web series Call Me Bae. She’s also set to appear in an upcoming untitled film alongside industry veterans Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan.
The viral moment, captured in the 15-minute vlog, offers fans a glimpse into the Panday family’s festive celebrations while highlighting how even established celebrities can find joy in unexpected places. It’s these unscripted, genuine reactions that continue to endear Ananya to her audience.
