Bollywood Star Ananya Panday Secures Spot on Prestigious BoF 500 List

As of October 3rd, 2025, Bollywood actress Ananya Panday has secured a coveted spot on the prestigious Business of Fashion 500 Class of 2025 list. This annual list celebrates global leaders shaping the fashion industry and includes international names such as Hailey Bieber and Zoë Kravitz. Panday is the only Indian actress to be featured on this year's BoF 500 list.

Panday's inclusion on the list marks another milestone in her expanding presence in the fashion space. The actress has already made a significant impact, serving as Chanel's first-ever Indian brand ambassador and participating in campaigns with other global luxury houses like Jimmy Choo. On social media, Panday expressed her honor at being recognized among the "best in fashion."

Beyond her fashion endeavors, Panday has also been steadily building her career in films. She has appeared in several notable projects, including Student of the Year 2, Pati Patni Aur Woh, and the critically acclaimed Gehraiyaan. Panday's versatility has allowed her to experiment with contemporary narratives, as seen in her work on the streaming series Call Me Bae.

Looking ahead, the actress has an active slate of upcoming films, including Dharma Productions' Chand Mera Dil, co-starring Lakshya, and Tu Mera Main Teri Main Teri Tu Mera, alongside Kartik Aaryan. Panday will also reprise her role in the second season of Call Me Bae on Amazon Prime Video.