India, May 25 -- Monday morning saw social media abuzz with Ananya Panday and Lakshya's new film Chand Mera Dil, but not for the plot or the actors' performances. Clips of Ananya performing what is a fusion Bharatanatyam choreography in two key sequences drew sharp criticism online, with many alleging that the choreography disrespected the classical dance form.

Meanwhile, Ananya, director Vivek Soni, producer Karan Johar, choreographer Tejaswi Shetty, and sequence choreographer Ananyaa Kurup did not respond to us till the time of this article going live.

HT City asked Bharatanatyam exponents and dancers about whether the criticism over the dance is valid.

"This latest film clip of Ananya's so-called Bharatanatyam is a timely reminder f...