Ananya Panday: Bollywood's Generation Z's shining star
Introduction
Ananya Panday is an Indian actress who works primarily in Hindi films. She was born on 30 October 1998 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She is the daughter of actor Chunky Panday and made her debut in 2019 with the film 'Student of the Year 2'.
Ananya Panday's Early Life and Family
Ananya Panday was born in a filmy family. Her father Chunky Panday is a popular Bollywood actor, while mother Bhavana Panday is a costume designer. She also has a younger sister named Risa Panday. Ananya was raised in a comfortable environment and dreamed of becoming an actress from a very young age.
Education
Ananya did her schooling from Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai and also attended "Le Bal des Débutantes" held in Paris in 2017. She did not attend college, and described film sets as her film school.
Ananya Pandey Age and Height
Age: 26 years (born: 30 October 1998)
Height: 5 feet 7 inches (about 170 cm)
Film career debut (2019–2022)
Ananya made her Bollywood debut with 'Student of the Year 2'. Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria worked with her in this film. After this, she played the role of Tapasya in 'Pati Patni Aur Woh', which was a box office success.
In 2020, she appeared opposite Ishaan Khattar in 'Khaali Peeli'. However, the film was released on a digital platform.
Major Films and Web Series (2022–2025)
Gehriyaan (2022): An emotional drama with Deepika Padukone, in which Ananya's performance was highly appreciated.
- Liger (2022): A pan India film with Vijay Deverakonda, however the film flopped.
- Dream Girl 2 (2023): In a small role but the film did good collections.
- Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023): A drama based on social media in which she played a troubled young woman.
- Call Me Bae (2024): A comedy series in which she played a fashion influencer.
- CTRL (2024): A thriller film released on Netflix in which she played a social media star dealing with technological dangers.
- Kesari Chapter 2 (2025): A courtroom drama film in which she played a lawyer.
Ananya Panday Upcoming Movies
Chaand Mera Dil (2026)
Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri (2026)
Ananya Panday Husband and Personal Life
Currently Ananya Panday is not married. There are rumors of her relationship on social media but she has never confirmed it publicly.
Net Worth and Brand Endorsements
Ananya Panday has an estimated net worth between ₹30-40 crores. She is the brand ambassador of many big brands such as Chanel, Jimmy Choo, Lakmé, Puma, Garnier, etc. In 2025, she became the first Indian global ambassador of Chanel.
Bhavna Panday and Family Background
Her mother Bhavana Panday appeared in the Netflix series Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives. Her sister Risa Panday and cousins Alana and Ahaan Panday are also active in the media.
Activity on Social Media
Ananya Panday has a huge fan base on Instagram. She regularly shares posts related to photoshoots, films, and personal life. She started a social initiative called "So Positive" in 2019 which works against cyberbullying.
TV Show Appearances
- Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives (Netflix)
- Call Me Bae (Amazon Prime)
- Ananya Panday Filmography (Main Movies)
- Student of the Year 2 (2019)
- Pati Patni Aur Woh (2019)
- Khaali Peeli (2020)
- Gehriyaan (2022)
- Liger (2022)
- Dream Girl 2 (2023)
- Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023)
- CTRL (2024)
- Kesari Chapter 2 (2025)
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q. What is the name of Ananya Panday's husband?
A. Currently, Ananya Panday is not married and she has no husband.
Q. How old is Ananya Panday?
A. Her age is 26 years (as of 2025).
Q. Has Ananya Panday appeared on Netflix?
A. Yes, she has appeared in Netflix projects like 'Gahriyaan', 'Call Me Bae' and 'CTRL'.
Q. What is Ananya Panday's Instagram ID?
A. Her Instagram account is: @ananyapanday
Conclusion
Ananya Panday has made a mark in the industry in a short span of time with her acting skills, style statement and social media presence. She can become one of the top actresses of Bollywood in the coming times, especially if she continues to improve her performance
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