Ananya Panday Claps Back as Twinkle Khanna and Farah Khan Tease Gen Z on ‘Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle’

In the latest episode of Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle, sparks flew — albeit playfully — when Twinkle Khanna and Farah Khan took light-hearted digs at Ananya Panday, who appeared on the show alongside host Kajol. The conversation, which began as a discussion about generational quirks, quickly turned into a spirited exchange on Gen Z’s obsession with mental health, emotional awareness, and social media influence in Bollywood.

It all started with Twinkle’s witty remark:

“Gen Z needs Google Maps to walk down their own street.”

Kajol and Farah burst out laughing, but Ananya was quick to jump in.

“Gen Z knows a lot more than what people give them credit for,” she said firmly.

Farah couldn’t resist adding her own punchline:

“What do they know? They know about sourdough and all that.”

Unfazed, Ananya defended her generation, saying,

“We’re very in touch with our emotions. We’re the first generation that talks about feelings, embraces mental health, and freedom of expression.”

Twinkle smirked and retorted,

“They’re traumatised by everything.”

Farah chimed in,

“They’re expressing it a bit too much — even getting out of something is a mental health issue now!”

From Feelings to Followers

The tone shifted when the panel began discussing how social media metrics can sway casting decisions in the film industry.

Ananya admitted candidly:

“I don’t think it decides all casting, but I’ve heard people say, ‘Oh, this person has lots of followers, let’s take them.’”

Farah disagreed, saying,

“For a good role, they’ll still pick the better actor.”

Laughing, Ananya added,

“I hope so, but I don’t think it always happens.”

Farah then spiced things up by mentioning Ananya’s cousin, Ahaan Panday, who is set to debut soon.

“With Ahaan, it was the opposite. He was told not to go on social media till the film releases,” Farah revealed, before teasing, “Just because you lost a role to an influencer!”

Ananya shot back, tongue-in-cheek:

“Pissed.”

A Perfect Blend of Sass and Substance

The episode — equal parts humor and honesty — showcased the generational gap in Bollywood and the industry’s evolving relationship with social media and mental health discourse.

Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle, featuring a rotating lineup of celebrity guests, streams exclusively on Prime Video.