Ananya Panday came to her mentor Karan Johar's defence in an interview. She said while he is protective of star kids, Karan will be the first one to burst the delusional bubble. The Call Me Bae actress said the filmmaker intends to give newcomers maximum exposure rather than shielding them from criticism.

Ananya Panday is making waves with her recent performances, but when the actress made her debut, she was criticized for getting an easy way in. The star kid, whose debut film was backed by Karan Johar,

Ananya Panday is the daughter of actor Chunky Panday. She made her debut with Student of the Year 2, produced by Karan Johar.