Ananya Panday's heartfelt birthday wish for 'Chand Mera Dil' co-star Lakshya melts hearts: 'Stay exactly who you are'
ETimes | April 19, 2026 5:39 PM CST
Actress Ananya Panday took to social media to share a touching birthday message for her ‘Chand Mera Dil’ co-star Lakshya, leaving fans delighted. Marking his special day, the actress gave a glimpse into their bond with a heartfelt note accompanied by a series of black-and-white behind-the-scenes pictures.
Sharing the post on her official Instagram handle, Ananya expressed admiration for Lakshya’s personality and journey. She wrote, “Happy Birthday, @lakshya! The Aarav to this Chandni… Watching your journey was one thing, but sharing the screen with you now feels like seeing that come full circle. Stay exactly who you are… because that’s your real khaasiyat.”
Her words reflected both warmth and encouragement, highlighting the camaraderie the duo shares as they prepare for their upcoming film.
The buzz around the film recently intensified after the makers unveiled its title track, sung by Faheem Abdullah. Talking about the song, he shared, “There’s a delicate innocence in ‘Chand Mera Dil’ that instantly drew me in. It’s not just about love, but about the quiet moments that define it. I tried to bring warmth, honesty, and a deeply personal emotion into the track.”
Composer duo Sachin–Jigar also spoke about their vision, stating, “With ‘Chand Mera Dil’, we aimed to create something timeless yet fresh. We kept the composition minimal so that the emotion remains at the forefront. Collaborating with Amitabh Bhattacharya and Faheem truly elevated the song. The title track captures the essence of the film.”
More about ‘Chand Mera Dil’Backed by Dharma Productions, the film is jointly produced by Karan Johar along with Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra, and Marijke de Souza. ‘Chand Mera Dil’ is slated for a theatrical release on May 22. With a fresh pairing, soulful music, and a promising storyline, the film is already generating considerable buzz, and Ananya’s heartfelt birthday wish has only added to the excitement surrounding the project.
Sharing the post on her official Instagram handle, Ananya expressed admiration for Lakshya’s personality and journey. She wrote, “Happy Birthday, @lakshya! The Aarav to this Chandni… Watching your journey was one thing, but sharing the screen with you now feels like seeing that come full circle. Stay exactly who you are… because that’s your real khaasiyat.”
Her words reflected both warmth and encouragement, highlighting the camaraderie the duo shares as they prepare for their upcoming film.
Ananya Panday and Lakshya's first collaboration in ‘Chand Mera Dil’‘Chand Mera Dil’ marks the first on-screen collaboration between Ananya and Lakshya, adding to the excitement around the project. The film is directed by Vivek Soni, known for his work in ‘Meenakshi Sundareshwar’, and promises to bring a fresh romantic narrative to audiences.
The buzz around the film recently intensified after the makers unveiled its title track, sung by Faheem Abdullah. Talking about the song, he shared, “There’s a delicate innocence in ‘Chand Mera Dil’ that instantly drew me in. It’s not just about love, but about the quiet moments that define it. I tried to bring warmth, honesty, and a deeply personal emotion into the track.”
Composer duo Sachin–Jigar also spoke about their vision, stating, “With ‘Chand Mera Dil’, we aimed to create something timeless yet fresh. We kept the composition minimal so that the emotion remains at the forefront. Collaborating with Amitabh Bhattacharya and Faheem truly elevated the song. The title track captures the essence of the film.”
More about ‘Chand Mera Dil’Backed by Dharma Productions, the film is jointly produced by Karan Johar along with Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra, and Marijke de Souza. ‘Chand Mera Dil’ is slated for a theatrical release on May 22. With a fresh pairing, soulful music, and a promising storyline, the film is already generating considerable buzz, and Ananya’s heartfelt birthday wish has only added to the excitement surrounding the project.
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