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Ananya Panday

アナニヤ・パーンデー　/　あなにや・ぱーんでー

Actor from India

October 30, 1998 (age 27)　・　Mumbai, Bombay State, India

Bombay State
actor

My Take

Ananya Panday is a useful test case for how Bollywood treats its second generation. Born to actor Chunky Panday, she could have coasted on the surname, yet winning the Filmfare Best Female Debut in her very first year suggests genuine screen ability, not just access. The 2025 Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 nod matters more to me, because it marks recognition of Ananya the professional rather than Ananya the daughter. Star kids face a uniquely cynical audience, and earning credibility on your own terms is harder than it looks. I'm curious to see whether she converts this early momentum into a defining decade.

Overview

Ananya Panday (pronounced [əˈnənjaː ˈpaːɳɖeː]; born 30 October 1998) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films. Born to actor Chunky Panday, she began her acting career in 2019 with roles in the romantic comedies Student of the Year 2 and Pati Patni Aur Woh. These performances earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. In 2025, she was featured in Forbes Asia's 30 Under 30 list.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Ananya Panday
Name (Japanese): アナニヤ・パーンデー
Reading: あなにや・ぱーんでー
Born: October 30, 1998 (age 27)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Scorpio / Tiger
Origin: Mumbai, Bombay State, India
Blood type: Private
Height: 2 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: actor

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private

Awards & achievements

Zee Cine Awards
65th Filmfare Awards
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3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

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