“There are so many examples of such talented people who have not come from the film background like Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma and then there are actors like Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt who have come from film families and done so well. So, it all comes down to the audience.”

Indian actress

Ananya Panday is an Indian actress who works mainly in Hindi films. Born to actor Chunky Panday, she began her screen career in 2019 and quickly became known through her early roles in Student of the Year 2 and Pati Patni Aur Woh. Those debut performances brought her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. In 2025, she was included in Forbes Asia's 30 Under 30 list, marking her as a rising presence in Indian cinema.