Charu Shankar addresses criticism of the fusion Bharatanatyam scene in *Chand Mera Dil*, emphasizing the creative intent and rejecting mockery.
Ananya Panday's on-screen mother talks about that Bharatanatyam scene
May 29, 2026
05:43 pm
What's the storyCharu Shankar, who plays Ananya Panday's mother in the recently released film Chand Mera Dil, has defended the controversial dance scene featuring her on-screen daughter.
The scene, which showcases a fusion of Bharatanatyam and hip-hop, has been the subject of a lot of discourse and has been either criticized or defended by classical dance exponents and writers.
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