Ananya Panday: The Star Kid who mesmerised Bollywood with her beauty

What awards did Ananya Panday win?

These performances earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. In 2025, she was featured in Forbes Asias 30 Under 30 list.

Who are Ananya Pandey's parents?

Panday was born on October 30, 1998 to actor Chunky Panday and costume designer Bhavana Pandey (née Khosla) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Her mother is Punjabi.

What do we know about Ananya Pandey's family?

Ananya Pandey has a younger sister named Rysa. Her grandfather Sharad Panday was a heart surgeon. Her uncle Chikki Panday is a businessperson and her aunt Deanne Panday is a wellness coach, and their children, Alanna Pandey is a YouTuber, and Ahaan Panday is an actor.

How did Ananya Panday describe her childhood?

Ananya Panday has described her childhood as very privileged and cushioned, and has said that she aspired to be an actress from a young age.

Where did Ananya Panday receive her education?

Ananya Panday studied at Dhirubhai Ambani International School until 2017. She participated in Vanity Fairs Le Bal des débutantes event in Paris in 2017. When asked if she missed out on higher education, Panday described film sets as her film school.