• Source:JND
Add as a preferred

Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List: India dominated the 10th annual list of promising young stars, entrepreneurs, and changemakers under 30. Actors Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter, who have made their mark in the industry over the past few years, have now earned a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list. The duo featured in the list alongside chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju and others.

Ananya Panday made her entry into Bollywood with the movie Student of the Year 2 in 2019. Followed by her appearance in Pati Patni Aur Woh and Vijay Deverakonda starrer Liger. Her recent project credits include Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, CTRL, Call Me Bae and Kesari 2, which received positive responses from the audience for her acting. Recently, she made history as French luxury fashion house Chanel’s first Indian brand ambassador. Now, adding feathers to he cap, Ananya made it to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list, another milestone in her career.

Ananya also reacted to this announcement and re-shared the Forbes post on her Instagram handle and wrote, "Thank you." Soon after, her friends and industry members chimed in on the comment section.

 
 
 
View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Ananya 🌙 (@ananyapanday)

Ananya's best friend, Shanaya Kapoor, dropped heart emojis. Deanne Panday wrote, "you make us so proud." One user wrote, "Ananyas hard work and talent is finally paying off."

Joining her on the Forbes list is her co-star Ishaan Khatter, who made his Bollywood debut with Dhadak alongside Janhvi Kapoor in 2018. Since then, he has been captivating his fans with performances in Phone Bhoot and Pippa (2023) as well as in web series like A Suitable Boy, The Perfect Couple and the latest release, The Royals. Ishaan and Ananya tiegther starred in 2020 Khaali Peeli.

Ishaan is currently gearing up for the world premiere of his next film, Homebound at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and also Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa.

ALSO READ: Cannes 2025 Lineup: Ishaan Khatter And Janhvi Kapoor's Homebound Gets Premiere Date

ALSO READ: Jennifer Lawrence Shares About Postpartum Isolation Struggles At Cannes 2025: ‘You Feel Like An Alien'