Ananya Panday Becomes the Only Indian Actress in Business of Fashion 500 Class of 2025

Ziya Khan October 4, 2025Last Updated: October 4, 2025

Bollywood star Ananya Panday has earned a coveted spot on the prestigious Business of Fashion (BoF) 500 Class of 2025, making her the only Indian actress featured this year. The annual list celebrates influential global figures shaping the fashion industry, alongside international icons like Hailey Bieber and Zoë Kravitz.

Ananya joins a distinguished group of Indian actors previously recognized by BoF, including Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, and Sonam Kapoor. This acknowledgment marks a significant milestone in her growing influence in the fashion world, where she has already made waves as Chanel’s first-ever Indian brand ambassador and through campaigns with luxury brands such as Jimmy Choo.

Sharing her excitement on Instagram, Ananya wrote she was “honoured to be on the BoF 500 Class of 2025 list amongst the best in fashion.” Beyond fashion, Ananya has been steadily carving a niche in films. She debuted with Student of the Year 2 and went on to achieve commercial success with Pati Patni Aur Woh. Her nuanced performance in Gehraiyaan showcased her maturity, while Kho Gaye Hum Kahan connected strongly with younger audiences.

More recently, she has explored contemporary storytelling through projects like CTRL and the streaming series Call Me Bae. Looking ahead, Ananya has several exciting projects lined up, including Dharma Productions’ Chand Mera Dil opposite Lakshya, and Tu Mera Main Teri Main Teri Tu Mera with Kartik Aaryan, directed by Sameer Vidwans of Satyaprem Ki Katha fame. She will also return for Call Me Bae Season 2 on Amazon Prime Video. Check the story she updated on her Insta handle, have a look as under:

Ananya Panday becomes the only Indian actress to be named in Business of Fashion 500 Class of 2025

Earlier this year, Ananya was also featured in Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 (2025), further cementing her rising international profile. With her inclusion in the BoF 500 Class of 2025, Ananya Panday continues to balance a flourishing career in both cinema and fashion, gaining recognition on global and domestic stages alike.