Actor Ananya Panday has found herself at the centre of online trolling after an old promotional video linked to Galgotias University resurfaced amid the institution’s recent controversy at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
The clip, which was originally shared during a campus promotional event, went viral again after the university faced backlash over claims surrounding a robotic demonstration at the summit.
Background: The AI Summit Controversy
At the AI Impact Summit 2026, Galgotias University showcased a robotic dog named Orion, initially presenting it as developed in-house by its Centre of Excellence.
However, social media users later alleged that the robot appeared to be a commercially available model from Unitree Robotics, sparking criticism over transparency. Following the backlash, the university clarified that the robot was not claimed as an indigenous invention and later issued a public apology acknowledging confusion caused by an overenthusiastic representative.
The statement explained that incorrect information had been shared by a staff member who was not authorised to speak to the media.
Ananya Panday’s Old Promo Video Resurfaces
Amid the debate, an old promotional video featuring Ananya Panday at the university resurfaced online. The clip dates back to a campus event promoting her film alongside actor Kartik Aaryan.
In the video, she invites students to attend the event and speaks in a casual promotional tone. After the AI summit controversy gained traction, users reshared the clip on platforms like Reddit, drawing humorous and sarcastic reactions.
One viral post read: “Galgotiyas University x Ananya Pandey x Collab of the year,” while others posted meme-style comments linking the resurfaced video to the robotics controversy.
Social Media Reactions
Netizens reacted with satire and irony. Some comments referenced the university’s AI presentation, while others jokingly connected the promotional video to the recent allegations.
Examples of remarks circulating online included playful references and sarcastic comparisons between the promotional collaboration and the robotics dispute.
As of now, Ananya Panday has not publicly addressed the renewed online discussion or the trolling surrounding the resurfaced video.
