The allegations of disrespect levelled at Pandey and the choreographer who has valiantly tried to defend her, seem out of proportion. Is Bollywood doing anything so vastly different from what a more socially and economically advantaged group forced on another a 100 years ago?

The internet has been flooded with clips of Ananya Panday performing a fusion Bharatanatyam routine in Chand Mera Dil, and now Ridhima Pandit has reacted to it. | Bollywood

Ananya Panday has faced trolling for her Bharatanatyam fusion dance in Chand Mera Dil. | Bollywood

Renowned Bharatanatyam dancer Sonal Mansingh criticized Ananya Panday's fusion dance in Chand Mera Dil, sparking debate over respecting classical traditions in modern cinema.

A recent viral video from ‘Chand Mera Dil’ featured Ananya Panday performing a fusion of Bharatnatyam with hip-hop and locking. Social media called it ‘Nepo Natyam’.

Amid criticism for her dance in Chand Mera Dil, Ananya Panday posted vacation photos with sister Rysa Panday. | Bollywood

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Charu Shankar, who played Ananya Panday's mother in Chand Mera Dil, discusses the film's Bharatanatyam element. | Bollywood

Charu Shankar addresses criticism of the fusion Bharatanatyam scene in *Chand Mera Dil*, emphasizing the creative intent and rejecting mockery.

Sandip Soparrkar supported Ananya Panday amid backlash for her dance in 'Chand Mera Dil', arguing that criticism is hypocritical. | Bollywood

Is Bollywood doing anything so vastly different from what a more socially and economically advantaged group forced on another a 100 years ago?

The allegations of disrespect levelled at Pandey and the choreographer who has valiantly tried to defend her, seem out of proportion. Is Bollywood doing anything so vastly…