Ananya Panday Age, Wiki, Family, Career, Awards, Net Worth

Q: What is the age of Ananya Panday?

Ananya Panday is [age dob=30-10-1998] old . She was born on October 30, 1998, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Q: Why is Ananya Panday famous?

Ananya Panday gained public attention after Student of the Year 2 .

Before Ananya Panday became a familiar face in Hindi cinema, her story was already moving quietly behind the curtain. The lights were not on yet, the camera had not rolled, but a dream was taking shape.

Then came her first film, her first big test, and the start of a name that Bollywood audiences would soon remember.

Ananya Panday is an Indian actress, born on October 30, 1998 (27 years old) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She entered Hindi cinema with Student of the Year 2, which gave her a big break and helped her win the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.

After that, Ananya kept adding new colors to her career.

She acted in films and shows such as Khaali Peeli, Gehraiyaan, Dream Girl 2, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, CTRL, Call Me Bae, and Kesari Chapter 2. Some roles tested her like a mirror, while others gave her a wider stage.

In 2025, her name reached another milestone when she was featured in Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 list.

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Quick Facts of Ananya Panday

Full Name	Ananya Panday
Profession	Actress
Age	27 years old
Date of Birth	October 30, 1998
Nationality	Indian
Zodiac/Sun Sign	Scorpio
Birthplace	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Current Address	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Gender	Female

Ananya Panday Early Life and Education

Ananya Panday was born and raised in Mumbai and was born into a film family.

Since her father worked in films, she was familiar with the film industry from a young age.

Her family background also includes well-known relatives. Her grandfather was an Indian heart surgeon. Her uncle is a businessperson, and her aunt is a wellness coach.

Education

Ananya studied at Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai. She completed her schooling there in 2017.

After school, it is known that she had applied to study at USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, and her admission was deferred because she was preparing for her first film, Student of the Year 2.

School	Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Alma Mater	Dhirubhai Ambani International School
Highest Qualification	Yet to be updated

Ananya Panday Personal Life

Ananya Panday is currently single, but her dating life has often been discussed in the media.

Some relationships have been confirmed through public talk-show moments, while others are still based on media reports and social media posts.

Past Link-ups

Ishaan Khatter:

Ananya Panday was linked with actor Ishaan Khatter after they worked together in Khaali Peeli. Their bond became a regular topic in entertainment news. The relationship was not openly confirmed by Ananya during that time, but it later came up on Koffee With Karan. In 2022, Karan Johar said on Koffee With Karan that Ananya and Ishaan had dated and broken up. Ishaan later confirmed he was single and said he hoped to have Ananya as a friend for life.

Kartik Aaryan:

Ananya Panday was also linked with Kartik Aaryan. They worked together in Pati Patni Aur Woh in 2019. Their off-screen bond led to many dating reports. On Koffee With Karan 8, Karan Johar discussed Kartik Aaryan in relation to Ananya Panday and Sara Ali Khan. Bhavana Pandey (Ananya’s mother) had confirmed on the show that Ananya and Kartik dated at one point. Kartik later spoke about Ananya in an interview that he called their past bond respectful and that there was no hatred between them.

Aditya Roy Kapur:

Ananya Panday was linked with Aditya Roy Kapur after the two were seen together at events. Their bond became a major topic in entertainment news. In 2023, Ananya spoke about Aditya on Koffee With Karan 8. When asked about him, she called it private and special. This added more attention to their reported relationship. In 2024, it was said that Ananya and Aditya had broken up.

Walker Blanco:

Ananya Panday was later linked with Walker Blanco, a former model who is reported to work with Vantara in Jamnagar. Their dating rumours began after they were seen at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding. In October 2024, Walker posted a birthday message for Ananya on Instagram. It is known that he called her “Annie” and wrote that he loved her. Ananya did not officially confirm the relationship at that time. In February 2026, Ananya posted a birthday wish for Walker on Instagram. The Times of India reported that she called him “the best.”

Father

Ananya Panday’s father is Chunky Panday, whose real name is Suyash Panday. He is an Indian actor who mainly works in Hindi films.

He started acting in the late 1980s and became known for films such as Aag Hi Aag, Tezaab, Paap Ki Duniya, and Aankhen.

Later, he became popular for comic roles, including Aakhri Pasta in the Housefull film series.

Mother

Ananya Panday’s mother is Bhavana Panday. She is a costume designer, fashion entrepreneur, and TV personality.

She is also known for appearing in the Netflix reality series Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives.

Bhavana has been an important part of Ananya’s personal life. She has spoken about guiding Ananya with care, privacy, and emotional support.

Siblings

Ananya Panday has one younger sister named Rysa Panday. She is not as public as Ananya, but she has been seen with the family at events and in family photos.

Rysa has also been linked with creative fields. She made her debut at Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris in 2024.

Relationship Status	Single
Boyfriends	Ex-boyfriends: Ishaan Khatter, Kartik Aaryan, Aditya Roy Kapur Rumoured boyfriend: Walker Blanco
Parents	Father: Chunky Panday Mother: Bhavana Panday
Siblings	Sister: Rysa Panday

Ananya Panday Career

Ananya Panday started her acting career in 2019 with Student of the Year 2. She played Shreya Randhawa in the film. Her main co-stars were Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria. The film was produced by Dharma Productions.

In the same year, she appeared in Pati Patni Aur Woh. She played Tapasya Singh. Her main co-stars were Kartik Aaryan and Bhumi Pednekar.

Digital Release and Early Growth

In 2020, Ananya acted in Khaali Peeli. She played Pooja Sharma. Her main co-star was Ishaan Khatter. The film was released digitally on Zee Plex.

In 2022, she appeared in Gehraiyaan, a romantic drama released on Amazon Prime Video. She played Tia Khanna. Her main co-stars were Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Dhairya Karwa.

Her performance in this film received a better response than some of her earlier roles.

The same year, she acted in Liger, a Hindi and Telugu bilingual film directed by Puri Jagannadh. She played Tanya Pandey. Her main co-star was Vijay Deverakonda. The film did not do well with critics or at the box office.

Shift to Stronger Streaming Roles

In 2023, Ananya appeared in Dream Girl 2. She played Pari Srivastava. Her main co-star was Ayushmann Khurrana. The film became one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of that year.

In the same year, she acted in Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. Her main co-stars were Siddhant Chaturvedi and Adarsh Gourav.

The film followed three young friends in Mumbai dealing with friendship, love, ambition, and social media pressure.

Her work in Kho Gaye Hum Kahan earned her the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actor in a Web Original Film, Critics, Female.

Special Appearances and Voice Work

In 2023, Ananya made a special appearance in the song “Heart Throb” from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.

In 2024, she made a special appearance as herself in Bad Newz. She also had a voice appearance as Rehana in Khel Khel Mein.

In 2024, she dubbed the Hindi version of Inside Out 2. She gave her voice to the character Riley.

Lead Roles on OTT in 2024

In 2024, Ananya played Bella “Bae” Chowdhary in the Amazon Prime Video series Call Me Bae.

Her main co-stars included Vir Das, Muskkaan Jaferi, Vihaan Samat, Mini Mathur, Shiv Masand, and Gurfateh Pirzada. The show was directed by Collin D’Cunha and produced by Dharmatic Entertainment.

Also in 2024, she starred in CTRL, a Netflix thriller directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. She played Nella Awasthi, a vlogger and influencer.

Her main co-star was Vihaan Samat, who played Joe Mascarenhas. The cast also included Devika Vatsa and Kamakshi Bhat.

Courtroom Drama and Commercial Films in 2025

In 2025, Ananya acted in Kesari Chapter 2. She played Dilreet Gill, a fictional lawyer who helps C. Sankaran Nair in a legal fight linked to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Her main co-stars were Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Regina Cassandra.

In the same year, she reunited with Kartik Aaryan in Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. She played Rumi Wardhan Singh.

The film was directed by Sameer Vidwans and released in theatres on 25 December 2025.

It later became available on Amazon Prime Video. The supporting cast included Neena Gupta and Jackie Shroff.

Recent Work in 2026

In 2026, Ananya starred in Chand Mera Dil, a romantic drama directed by Vivek Soni and backed by Dharma Productions.

She played Chandni. Her main co-star was Lakshya, who played Aarav. The film was released in theatres on 22 May 2026.

The film followed college sweethearts Aarav and Chandni as they faced love, marriage, parenthood, and personal pressure at a young age.

The supporting cast included Aastha Singh and Elvis Jose.

Upcoming Work

Ananya is also part of Call Me Bae Season 2. Prime Video announced the second season in 2026. The returning cast includes Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada, Varun Sood, Vihaan Samat, Muskkaan Jaferi, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Lisa Mishra, and Mini Mathur. Shruti Haasan has also joined the cast.

Aananya Panday Brand Endorsements

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Ananya boasts a massive endorsement portfolio comprising over 33 brands across 22 categories, making her one of the most bankable Gen Z fashion icons and brand ambassadors in India.

Global & Luxury Endorsements

Chanel: Made history as the first-ever Indian Global Brand Ambassador for the French luxury fashion house, later expanding her role to front Chanel Beauty Fragrance Ambassador Ananya Panday.
Jimmy Choo: Appointed as the brand ambassador to headline its key accessory and footwear collections, including the Diwali Capsule collection.
Swarovski: Represents the international crystal house as an ambassador.

Fashion, Footwear & Accessories

American Eagle & Amazon Fashion: Partnered to capture the youth casual wear and digital retail markets.
Puma & Skechers: Endorse major athletic and lifestyle footwear lines.
Tanishq: Signed as the face of Tanishq’s Mainline Natural Diamonds.
Fastrack & Timex: Headline youth-focused watch and accessory campaigns.
Esprit: Promotes their clothing and apparel segments.

Beauty, Health & Personal Care

Lakmé & Maybelline faces: Serve as primary celebrity faces for leading co-endorsed brands.
TRESemmé & Garnier: Endorses haircare and personal product lines.
Whisper India: Promotes premium personal hygiene ranges, including the Whisper Ultra line.
Vega & Gillette: Represents grooming, hair-styling tools, and shaving lines.

Travel & Lifestyle

Airbnb: Signed onto major lifestyle and travel accommodation campaigns.

Ananya Panday Awards and Achievements

Here are the major career wins and nominations of Ananya:

Key Wins

2019: Screen Awards, Fresh Face of the Year, for her successful debut year.
2020: Filmfare Award, Best Female Debut, for Student of the Year 2 and Pati Patni Aur Woh.
2020: Zee Cine Award, Best Female Debut, for Student of the Year 2.
2020: IIFA Award, Star Debut of the Year Female, for Student of the Year 2.
2022: Indian Television Academy Award, Best Debutant Actress of the Year OTT, for Gehraiyaan.
2024: Filmfare OTT Award, Best Actor in a Film Critics Female, for Kho Gaye Hum Kahan.
2025: Filmfare OTT Award, Best Actor in a Comedy Series Female, for Call Me Bae.
2026: Zee Cine Award, Best Supporting Actor Female, for her performance as Dilreet Gill in Kesari Chapter 2.
2026: Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Award, Best Supporting Actor Female, for Kesari Chapter 2.
2026: News18 Showsha Reel Award, Outstanding Performance, for her role in Kesari Chapter 2.
2026: Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Award, Standout Performance of the Year Female, for Kesari Chapter 2.
2026: Femina Beauty Award, Global Face Award, for her growing international fashion presence and influence among young audiences.

Key Nominations

2019: Screen Award, Best Female Debut, for Student of the Year 2.
2020: Zee Cine Award, Best Supporting Actress, for Pati Patni Aur Woh.
2023: Zee Cine Award, Best Supporting Actress, for Gehraiyaan.
2024: Filmfare OTT Award, Best Actor in a Web Original Film Female, for Kho Gaye Hum Kahan.
2025: IIFA Digital Award, Performance in a Leading Role Female, for CTRL.
2025: IIFA Digital Award, Performance in a Leading Role Female Series, for Call Me Bae.
2025: Filmfare OTT Award, Best Actor in a Web Original Film Female, for CTRL.
2026: News18 Showsha Reel Award, Best Actor Female, for Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri.

Ananya Panday Controversies

USC Admission Controversy:

Ananya Panday faced questions about her college admission after her Bollywood debut. Reports said an ex-classmate claimed that Ananya had lied about getting admission to the University of Southern California. Ananya later denied the claim and shared documents on Instagram to support her side.

Nepotism Debate:

Ananya was also part of the nepotism debate in Bollywood. The topic became viral after a roundtable talk where Siddhant Chaturvedi spoke about the difference between the struggles of industry insiders and outsiders. Ananya later spoke about this topic on Koffee With Karan 8 and said that the debate affected her.

NCB Questioning in Aryan Khan Case:

In 2021, Ananya Panday was called by the Narcotics Control Bureau for questioning in connection with the Aryan Khan drugs case. Reports said she was called after chats were found on Aryan Khan’s phone. According to reports at the time, she denied supplying drugs and denied consuming drugs.

Ananya Panday Net Worth

Ananya Panday’s estimated net worth is around ₹74 crore ($9 million).

Net Worth (Approx.)

₹74 crore ($9 million)

Ananya Panday Height, Weight, and Physical Stats

Ananya Panday’s physical details are shared below:

Height	In centimeters: 170 cm In meters: 1.70 m In feet & inches: 5 feet 7 inches
Weight	In Kg: 50 kg In lbs: 121 lbs
Body Measurements	32-24-34 inches
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown