Actor Ananya Panday’s fusion Bharatanatyam performance in the romantic drama Chand Mera Dil recently drew criticism from social media users and several dance professionals. After her father Chunky Panday came to her defence, her Chand Mera Dil co-star Charu Shankar has now stepped forward to support the actor. In a recent interview, Charu, who played the role of Ananya’s mother Nivedita in the film, revealed that Ananya was deeply committed during the practice sessions. She also slammed social media trolls, stating mockery is ‘not okay.’ During a chat with Hindustan Times, Charu Shankar addressed the criticism and said, “I think everyone is entitled to their opinion, but trolling is never in good taste. Conversations around art are valid. Mockery is not.” She continued, “The sequence being discussed was always conceived as a contemporary, edgy breakout introduction for Chandni’s character. In the film’s visual storytelling, this moment announces the arrival of a young woman who is not afraid to break the rules.” The actor recalled how she bonded with Ananya Panday through the practicing sessions. “Both …