Ananya Panday

Ananya Panday (born 30 October 1998) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films. A daughter of 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.Panday's two subsequent theatrical releases were poorly received, but she had a commercial success with a brief role in the comedy Dream Girl 2.

Ananya Panday is known for her slim and fit physique, with reports suggesting she stands at around 5'8" and a half and weighs approximately 50 kg. 

Panday made her acting debut in 2019 with the teen film Student of the Year 2, co-starring Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria, which was produced by Karan Johar's studio Dharma Productions. Nandini Ramnath felt that Panday showed potential in an unremarkable film. The film did not perform well at the box-office. Panday next starred in Pati Patni Aur Woh (2019), a remake of the 1978 film of the same name, alongside Kartik Aaryan and Bhumi Pednekar. She played a secretary who indulges in an affair with a married man, which was portrayed by Ranjeeta Kaur in the original.

Ananya Panday, known for her Bollywood debut in Student of the Year 2, has become a versatile actress and influencer. She was honored with the NDTV Youth Icon of the Year 2024 award for her contributions to film, advocacy work, and social media presence. The daughter of actor Chunky Pandey, she has a strong influence on social media, reaching a large audience.

• In 2019, Ananya made her Bollywood debut in "Student of the Year," directed by Punit Malhotra.
• It's interesting to note that she wasn't the initial pick for "Student of the Year 2." Ananya was ultimately chosen for the roles, which had previously been considered for Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, and Disha Patani.
• She has received instruction from famous fitness expert Yasmin Karachiwala because she is quite picky about her level of fitness.
• Actor Aditya Roy Kapur and Ananya Pandey are rumored to be dating. They have been spotted together at a number of events since they attended Kriti Sanon's Diwali celebration together in 2022, which sparked rumors about their relationship.
• She has a pet dog named Fudge and loves dogs.