Ananya Panday: First Indian Actress to Join Business of Fashion 500 Class of 2025

Bollywood actress Ananya Panday has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the only Indian actress included in the prestigious Business of Fashion (BoF) 500 Class of 2025. This annual list celebrates influential global figures shaping the fashion industry, featuring international icons like Hailey Bieber and Zoe Kravitz alongside Ananya.

Ananya joins a distinguished group of Indian actresses, including Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, and Sonam Kapoor, who have been previously recognized on this list. Her presence in the fashion world has been solidified by her role as Chanel’s first Indian brand ambassador and collaborations with renowned luxury brands like Jimmy Choo.

Expressing her gratitude on Instagram, Ananya described the recognition as an honor and a significant step in her evolving career, which balances both fashion and cinema. She made her acting debut in "Student of the Year 2," followed by successes like "Pati Patni Aur Woh" and critically acclaimed performances in "Gehraiyaan" and other recent projects such as "Kho Gaye Hum Kahan," "CTRL," and the web series "Call Me Bae."

Looking ahead, Ananya has several upcoming projects including Dharma Productions’ "Chand Mera Dil," co-starring Lakshya, and "Tu Mera Main Teri Main Teri Tu Mera," opposite Kartik Aaryan. Additionally, she will return for season 2 of "Call Me Bae" on Amazon Prime Video.

Ananya Panday continues to redefine the modern Bollywood star by successfully making her mark on both the fashion industry and the silver screen.