Walker Blanco, Ananya Panday's rumoured boyfriend, congratulates her on being named one of Forbes Asia's 30 Under 30 Asia

Ananya Panday’s inclusion on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia list for 2025 has generated a lot of excitement, and her purported boyfriend Walker Blanco is apparently taking advantage of the attention. The young actress, who has steadily built a name for herself in the film industry, now enjoys the added distinction of being among the continent’s most influential young talents. The recognition from Forbes has stirred widespread attention, and Walker didn’t miss the chance to express his pride.

Taking to his Instagram Stories, Walker shared the announcement and added a clapping emoji to convey his excitement over Ananya’s latest accomplishment. The Forbes list that summarized Ananya’s career trajectory states that she began her Bollywood career in 2019 with Student of the Year 2 and has since acted in 11 films, including the thriller CTRL, which made its Netflix debut. In addition, she was recently appointed Chanel’s first Indian brand ambassador, a milestone both for her and for the iconic fashion house as it expands its presence in South Asia. The write-up also pointed out her impressive social media influence, boasting 26 million followers on Instagram.

Ananya is preparing for her next parts in Chand Mera Dil and Call Me Bae Season 2, having most recently been seen in Kesari 2 with Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan.

Her personal life continues to draw curiosity as well. Ananya and Walker Blanco, a model reportedly affiliated with the Ambanis’ Vantara initiative in Jamnagar, have been the subject of dating rumours since last year. When Ananya reportedly introduced Walker as her “partner” during Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding, the rumors grew more intense. The two were spotted dancing passionately to a romantic tune, which added fuel to the gossip. While neither has openly acknowledged their relationship, Walker’s heartfelt birthday greeting to Ananya on her 26th birthday, which included the words “I love you, Anniee,” “beautiful,” and “special,” further suggested their closeness. Their continued Instagram interactions keep fans guessing, as the mystery around their romance grows.