Ananya Panday outshine the other Gen Z stars becoming Chanel’s First-Ever Indian Brand Ambassador

Bollywood actress Ananya Panday has achieved another remarkable milestone in her career. She is announced as the first-ever Indian brand ambassador for the iconic French luxury brand, Chanel. This prestigious collaboration marks a significant moment not only in her journey but also in the global representation of Indian Gen Z talent in the world of high fashion and entertainment.

The luxury house announced her as their first-ever Indian Brand Ambassador on April 16, 2025, when she walked for the brand at the Chanel Spring/Summer 2025 show in Paris. This is a landmark moment for her and, of course, for her Indian fan following and the Bollywood industry. As she marked, she established an indian foot in the most significant fashion brand house, and this could be just the beginning.

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Who is Ananya Panday

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Ananya Panday is a Bollywood actress and the daughter of actor Chunky Pandey and Bhavana Pandey. She debuted in the movie "Student of the Year 2" in 2019 as a co-star of Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria. Although the movie did not work well, it gave her a start in the industry.

Her other projects were “Pati Patni Aur Woh”, a rom-com, that earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut, “Dream Girl 2 (2023)”, “Gehraiyaan (2022)” and “Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023)”, “CTRL (2024)”, the comedy series “Call Me Bae (2024)”, and the courtroom drama film Kesari Chapter 2 (2025)”.

Social Media Influencer

Although her acting skills did not really win over critics, her strong fashion presence and a big fan following on social media helped her to rise to stardom and established her as a successful star. That is impossible to overlook. She has approximately 25.9 million followers on Instagram, 632.3k followers on X, and 10 million on Facebook.

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Ananya has been a constant Chanel follower and has been seen wearing its outfits and other merchandise on many occasions, on and off the red carpet.

"Chenal" is not the only one

Before Chanel, Ananya Panday already held a strong portfolio of brand endorsements at such a young age of 25. She is known as a global figure and campaigns for national and global brands. Her social media platforms, like Instagram, says it all.

Globally, she represents brands like Swarovski, Jimmy Choo, Lakmé, Beats, and Timex. Whereas in India, she has also been campaigning for Drools India, Parle Hide & Seek, Garnier, and Maybelline.

She has been on the cover of many magazines, including Forbes and Grazia India.

 

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Ananya as a person “So Positive”

Ananya Panday is more than just an actor and fashion influencer—she’s also a strong advocate for mental health awareness and the effects of social media on individual well-being.

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She frequently speaks out about the importance of mental wellness and the dual impact of social media can have on people’s lives. To connect with a wider audience and drive meaningful conversations. She launched a podcast called So Positive. In the podcast shares her thoughts and dives into the effects of social media on the mental health of an individual and proposes healthier, more mindful digital habits.