Ananya Pandey

Some Lesser Known Facts About Ananya Panday

• Does Ananya Panday smoke?: Yes ^[4]News 18

  

• Does Ananya Panday drink alcohol?: Yes

  

• Ananya is the elder daughter of the famous Bollywood actor “Chunky Pandey.”

• She used to wear spectacles in her childhood.

• She is a good friend of Shah Rukh Khan‘s daughter, Suhana Khan.

• Pandey is one of the few teenagers who made their official public appearance at the elite Parisian ‘Le Bal’ gala.

  

• Ananya made her Bollywood debut with Punit Malhotra’s ‘Student of the Year’ (2019).

• Interestingly, she was not the first choice for “Student of The Year 2.” Earlier, Disha Patani, Sara Ali Khan, and Janhvi Kapoor were being considered for the roles but it eventually went to Ananya.

• She is very particular about her fitness and has taken her training from the celebrity fitness trainer, Yasmin Karachiwala.

• Pandey is very close to her cousins, Ahaan and Alana Pandey.

  

• She is a dog lover and has a pet dog named Fudge.

• Ananya Pandey is reported to be in a relationship with actor Aditya Roy Kapur. Speculation about their relationship started when they attended Kriti Sanon’s Diwali party together in 2022, and they have been seen together at various events since then. Although Ananya didn’t explicitly confirm their relationship on an episode of Koffee With Karan Season 8, she dropped subtle hints strongly suggesting that they are dating. ^[5]The Indian Express

• In November 2023, Ananya purchased her first inaugural house. She conducted a griha pravesh puja (housewarming ceremony) at her new residence on 10 November 2023 on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras.

  

• On 10 March 2024, she was awarded the Performer of the Year – Female award for ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ at the Zee Cine Awards, held in Mumbai.

  

• When it comes to her diet, Ananya Pandey is allergic to a few things including rice, potatoes, and tea.

• In October 2024, she gave an interview in which she claimed that she was suffering from Imposter Syndrome due to which she constantly remains unsatisfied with her acting performance and requires constant validation on the sets from fellow actors and directors. She said,
  

  My imposter syndrome comes from something as simple as when someone says my name. During interviews and stuff, I feel like my name isn’t really mine, and it makes me feel like a third person. That pushes me to suddenly become like someone else.”

• Here’s an interesting video about Ananya Pandey’s biography:

• Walker Blanco confirmed his relationship with Ananya Panday on 30 October 2024 through an Instagram post dedicated to her on her birthday, where he wrote “I love you” to her.

  

• In December 2024, Ananya Pandey won the Filmfare Best Actor (Female) – Critics Choice for Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, a 2023 Hindi film.

  

• In April 2025, the luxury brand Chanel appointed Ananya as its first brand ambassador in India.

Ananya Panday childhood picture

Ananya Panday’s childhood photo

Ananya Panday with Suhana Khan

Ananya Panday loves dogs