MUMBAI: Neliima Azeem has opened up about Ananya Panday and the actor's bond with her son Ishaan Khatter. Neliima said that Ananya, who is rumoured to be dating Ishaan Khatter, has become a part of their inner circle. Ishaan and Ananya, who worked together in the 2020 film Khaali Peeli, have never confirmed their relationship status. This is the first time that Neliima has commented on the equation between the two actors.

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Neliima had recently reacted with a "wooo" and a fire emoji when Ananya posted a picture of herself dressed in a sheer black dress for the Hello Awards. Ananya was also recently spotted at birthday celebrations of Neliima's eldest son Shahid Kapoor.

Asked about her bond with Ananya Panday, Neliima asserted that the actor has even learned dancing from her. She added, "She is a part of our inner circle and family circle. She is a good friend of Shahid (Kapoor) and Mira (Rajput). And obviously, she is an important part of Ishaan's life. I would say that they are great buddies and good companions. With his friends also, she fits in very well."

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Neliima also praised the acting skills of Ananya and applauded her work in the recently-released film Gehraiyaan, which also starred Siddhant Chaturvedi, Deepika Padukone, and Dhairya Karwa.

Credit: Hindustan Times