Ananya Panday

Ananya Panday, born on 30 October 1998, is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi cinema and streaming productions. The daughter of actor Chunky Panday and Bhavana Pandey, she made her Bollywood debut in 2019 with Student of the Year 2, earning the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.

She subsequently appeared in films including Pati Patni Aur Woh, Khaali Peeli, Gehraiyaan, Liger, Dream Girl 2 and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. Her performances in the romantic comedy Call Me Bae and the thriller CTRL further expanded her work across streaming platforms. In 2026, she appeared in Chand Mera Dil, alongside Lakshya.

Beyond acting, Ananya has developed a significant presence in fashion and advertising. In 2025, she became Chanel's first Indian global ambassador, adding to her associations with international luxury and consumer brands. She has also been featured in Forbes Asia's 30 Under 30 list and the Business of Fashion's BoF 500.

Ananya launched So Positive in 2019, a digital social responsibility initiative focused on cyberbullying and encouraging healthier behaviour on social media. The initiative received recognition at the Economic Times Awards in 2019.

Her income sources include film remuneration, brand endorsements, fashion partnerships and other commercial engagements. Published estimates of her wealth vary, and her exact assets and liabilities are not publicly disclosed.