In a recent exclusive interview on `Sit with Hitlist,` Ananya Panday opened up about the impact of social media influencers, especially her cousin, Alanna Panday, being one of the most well-known personalities in the online space. Alanna, who runs a popular couple`s YouTube channel with her American husband, Ivor, has made their lives a public affair for millions of followers. Ananya shared that she drew inspiration from Alanna`s channel for her role in the film `CTRL,` which revolves around the lives of an influencer couple. Ananya expressed her concerns, admitting that the life of an influencer can be "scary" and is, in many ways, a full-time job. 

In a recent episode of Mid-day`s exclusive interview series `Sit With Hitlist,` Ananya Panday sat down with host Mayank Shekhar and shared candid insights about her school days with Sara Ali Khan. Despite being in different classes, Ananya confessed that she was often terrified of Sara`s bold and outspoken nature, and jokingly recalled how the ‘Kedarnath’ actress didn’t even know her name. However, their friendship blossomed over the years, especially after both made their mark in the film industry, debuting one after the other.