Ananya Panday recently faced online criticism after attending the premiere of "The Ba***ds of Bollywood". The actress, who recently returned from a trip to the Maldives, was seen sporting a noticeably bronzed look while wearing a white, embellished outfit.

While some fans lauded her tanned appearance, others questioned whether it was natural, with some social media users calling it "fake". Critics pointed out that her face appeared lighter than her body, leading to comments about an uneven application of bronzer or self-tanner. Some users online described the look as a "weird bronze," while others commented that her lips and cheeks appeared mismatched. Comments ranged from playful teasing to harsh criticism, with some even suggesting that her makeup artist should have blended the tan better.

Panday responded to the criticism by posting a video on her Instagram Stories with the caption, "I'm a fan of the tan (laughing face emoji)". She also shared a video from the event on her Instagram, writing, "Why does it feel so good to be bad, shining away for the #TheBadsOfBollywood which is out now on @netflix it's crazy check it out". Her response was seen as a confident clapback to the trolls, with many fans praising her for embracing her style and maintaining a lighthearted attitude. Shanaya Kapoor reacted to the clip with heart eyes and red heart emojis.

The discourse surrounding Panday's tan also brought up broader discussions about beauty standards, skin tone, and expectations within Bollywood. Some drew comparisons to Kim Kardashian's makeup moments in the 2000s, while others suggested that contemporary makeup techniques could have improved the overall look.

Makeup artist Riddhima Sharma Khubchandani, who worked on Panday's look for the premiere, revealed that she used Chanel Beauty's Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint, which contains micro-droplet pigments for a luminous effect.

The incident highlights how tanning, whether natural or artificial, can be a sensitive topic, with potential risks to both skin health and self-esteem. Some dermatologists warn of the dangers of both sun exposure and artificial UV tanning, while also providing tips on how to safely fade a tan.