Neelima Azim reveals Ananya Panday is a part of 'family circle'. Calls her and Ishaan good companions

In an exclusive interview with IndiaToday.in, Neelima Azim opened up about Ishaan Khatter and Ananya Panday's rumoured relationship. The senior actress revealed Ananya is a part of their family circle.

A lot has been said about Ishaan Khatter and Ananya Panday's rumoured love affair. Whenever they are spotted together, rumours of their relationship spread like wildfire. Neither of the two have commented on their relationship status yet. However, Ishaan's mom, Neelima Azim, has finally shared her thoughts on the bond that Ishaan and Ananya share. In an exclusive interview with IndiaToday.in, the veteran actress revealed the Gehraiyaan actress is a part of their 'family circle'.

In an exclusive conversation with IndiaToday.in, Neelima Azim not only spoke about her son Ishaan Khatter's bond with Ananya but also expressed what she thinks about the actress.

Talking about Ananya being an important part of their lives, the veteran actress said, "I can say that she (Ananya) has also learnt dancing from me. 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. "

Neelima Azim further heaped praise on her son Ishaan's rumoured GF Ananya. She said, "As far as I am concerned, I think that she always showed talent from the time she came. But with Gehraiyaan, she has come shining through. Not only me but everyone is appreciating her talent and her realistic, intelligent performance. She has been highly appreciated in Gehraiyaan. I am very happy about it."

For the unaware, Ishaan Khatter and Ananya Panday shared screen space with each other in Khaali Peeli. It was earlier reported that Ishaan was dating his Dhadak co-star Janhvi Kapoor. But now, rumour mills are abuzz with speculations about Ishaan and Ananya's relationship.

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