29 May 2023, Mumbai: The Kerala Story actress Adah Sharma recently found herself in the spotlight after an old chat with a fan went viral, leaving netizens wondering if she was taking a direct dig at Ananya Panday. Adah Sharma has gained nationwide fame through her role in The Kerala Story, although she has been a part of films like the Commando series and Hasee Toh Phasee in the past.
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In The Kerala Story, Adah Sharma portrays the character of Shalini Unnikrishnan, who undergoes a conversion to Islam and becomes involved with a terror organization. While her performance has been appreciated by those who have seen the movie, she has also faced criticism for being associated with a film that some believe promotes communal discord, leading to its ban in certain states. Amidst the success and reviews of The Kerala Story, an old chat between Adah Sharma and a fan surfaced on Reddit. In the conversation, the fan asked her if there was something she couldn’t do, and Adah replied that she couldn’t touch her nose with her tongue. This comment drew attention as Ananya Panday had done the same act on the talk show Koffee With Karan and faced significant trolling for it. Interestingly, Adah Sharma had previously worked with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions in the film Hasee Toh Phasee.
Fans have been reacting to this incident, with some feeling that outsiders like Adah Sharma are now getting back at Bollywood’s nepotism-driven industry. Others pointed out the similarities between Adah Sharma and Ananya Panday, suggesting that there wasn’t much of a difference between them. While Ananya Panday has faced trolling since her debut, it’s worth noting that few people have congratulated the makers of The Kerala Story despite its impressive box office earnings of over Rs 200 crores. Only Vidyut Jammwal, another outsider like Adah Sharma, has extended his wishes. The film has also received praise for the performances of the four actresses, including Sonia Balani, who played the character of the antagonist Asifa.
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Article By Yashika Desai.