At Bads of Bollywood Premiere, Ananya Panday Faces Backlash Over Uneven Tan: How to Get Rid of Tan Quickly

Tanning is natural. But when it looks uneven, especially under flash or camera lights, it can hit your confidence hard. Recently, at the Bads of Bollywood premiere, Ananya Panday stepped out glowing in a gorgeous dress. But instead of admiration, some of the buzz online turned sour. People noticed her body looked tanned, while her face was much paler. The mismatch sparked criticism. It’s a reminder: skin tone shifts, whether from sun or makeup, are visible and social media can turn fast.

What Really Happened at the Premiere

Ananya should fire her makeup artist 😭 I know she is tan from her Maldives vacation but her MUA did such a bad job with the fake tanner to even if out. She should have applied a lot more bronzer on her face to match her face to her body complexion. pic.twitter.com/lvqNd20D2G

— shay (@shayararar) September 17, 2025

At the premiere for Aryan Khan’s debut Netflix project, Bads of Bollywood, held in Mumbai, Ananya Panday wore a white, stone-encrusted halter-neck gown that caught attention. Her face was matte-finished and pale, while her arms, chest or body had a noticeably darker tan. The contrast was strong in photos and videos.

Netizens reacted sharply. Some said the tanning was patchy, or perhaps her makeup artist didn’t blend bronzer or self-tan properly. Others complained it looked “unnatural.” Comments ranged from playful teasing to harsh criticism. The discourse also dragged in beauty standards, skin tone, and expectations in Bollywood wardrobes.

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How to Get Rid of Tan Quickly

Dr Bhavuk Dhir, Consultant Dermatologist at PSRI Hospital, Delhi, explains that tanning (sun exposure or artificial UV) carries real skin risks. According to him, here are ways to fade tan safely and efficiently:

• Exfoliate regularly but gently: Use mild physical scrubs or chemical exfoliants (like AHAs) once or twice a week. Helps remove dead, pigmented skin cells.
• Use brightening ingredients: Vitamin C serums, niacinamide, aloe vera, and liquorice extract. Natural masks (like yoghurt, or diluted lemon, if skin isn’t sensitive).
• Moisturise well: Hydrated skin repairs faster. Use creams, lotions with nourishing ingredients (shea butter, glycerin, etc.).
• Use broad-spectrum sunscreen daily: SPF 30 or higher. Apply to face and body. Reapply after sweating or swimming. Prevents further tanning and new damage.
• Cool compresses/showers: After sun exposure, cooling helps reduce inflammation and prevents further skin darkening.
• Topical treatments or dermatologist options: Mild chemical peels, laser treatment, or microdermabrasion if tan is stubborn. Use under professional supervision.

Risks of Tanning: What Dermatologists Say

Dr Dhir shared a list of a few risks.

• Sunburn and immediate discomfort: Over-exposure quickly damages skin. 
• Premature ageing: wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin, loss of elasticity. Frequent tanning accelerates the breakdown of collagen and elastin. 
• Hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone: tan may make patches darker, spots more visible, and skin discoloured. 
• Skin cancer risk: DNA damage induced by UV rays (sun or tanning beds) can lead over time to skin cancers, including melanoma. 
• Texture changes and sensitivity: skin may turn leathery, feel rough, and react badly to other products or weather. 
• Dr Dhir also mentions that tanning beds are often worse than natural sun. The UVA rays penetrate deeper, raising the risk of cancer more sharply. 

Safer Alternatives & Prevention

To get that “glow” without risking skin health, consider:

• Self-tanning lotions or sprays that use DHA (dihydroxyacetone). These give a temporary tan look and avoid UV exposure. 
• Bronzing makeup: Powder or creams can offer instant colour even out before events.
• Always patch-test new products to avoid allergic reactions or uneven application.

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Conclusion

The buzz over Ananya Panday’s uneven tan at the Bads of Bollywood premiere highlights more than a style mishap. It reveals how tanning practices, whether natural or artificial, carry risks that go beyond looks, risks to skin health and self-esteem. Using safer methods, protecting skin from UV, and choosing gentler remedies can help fade tan without harm. For anyone flush with regret over tan lines or uneven tone, smart, kind care is the path forward.