Bollywood actress Ananya Panday celebrated her 26th birthday on October 30 with an intimate gathering at home, joined by her parents, actor Chunky Panday and Bhavana Panday. The star kept the celebrations low-key, sharing a glimpse of her special day with fans on social media, showcasing heartfelt family moments and fond memories.
In a series of Instagram posts, Ananya gave her followers a sneak peek into her midnight celebrations. The actress looked elegant in an all-black outfit as she cut her birthday cake alongside her parents. Her father, Chunky, donned a casual blue shirt and jeans, while her mother, Bhavana, opted for a stylish printed blue suit. One of the photos included a throwback video from Ananya’s childhood, showing her as a toddler in her mother’s arms, releasing a bunch of balloons into the sky.
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Adding a humorous touch to her birthday tributes, filmmaker and mentor Karan Johar shared a playful birthday message on his Instagram Stories. The director, who launched Ananya’s Bollywood career in 2019 with Student of the Year 2, posted a selfie with the actress along with the caption, “It’s her birthday, she insisted I post.” Ananya later reshared the post, responding with, “hehehe love youuuu,” delighting fans with the friendly camaraderie between the two.
Rounding out her birthday reflections, Ananya shared a close-up of her birthday cake, a selfie with her pet dog, and a behind-the-scenes picture from a recent shoot, where she cut a cake with her team. Her caption expressed gratitude to fans, friends, and family for their warm wishes: “Always been a birthday kinda girl. Thank you for all the love and blessings and good wishes.”
Work-Front
On the professional front, Ananya was recently seen in Vikramaditya Motwane’s thriller CTRL, co-starring Vihaan Samat, which premiered on Netflix to positive audience reviews. She is currently filming the second season of Call Me Bae, a Prime Video series, following the success of the first season produced by Karan Johar. Additionally, she is set to feature in another Dharma Productions film alongside Akshay Kumar, further solidifying her presence in the industry.
With a mix of nostalgia, humor, and career highlights, Ananya’s 26th birthday was a memorable affair for the actress and her fans alike, filled with love from her close-knit family and Bollywood mentors.