The 10th annual Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list celebrates 30 influential young professionals shaping the future in areas including arts, entrepreneurship, technology, and entertainment.
Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter stand out as the select Bollywood talents recognized this year for their artistic progress and expanding reach worldwide.
Bollywood Stars Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter Recognized In Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025
Making her debut in 2019’s Student of the Year 2, Ananya Panday has consistently grown her career in Bollywood, embracing different genres and remaining a notable figure both in films and fashion circles.
In Kesari Chapter 2, Ananya Panday took on a significant part in a historically charged drama with co-stars Akshay Kumar and R. Madhavan. The film’s focus on the political aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre gave her the opportunity to explore a deeper, more serious character.
Making headlines off-screen, Ananya was named the first Indian ambassador for Chanel earlier this year, underscoring her expanding presence in the fashion world. Her social project, So Positive, focused on addressing cyberbullying, adds to her image as an influential voice among young audiences.
From his debut in Beyond the Clouds to gaining commercial attention with Dhadak, Ishaan Khatter has been exploring more intricate and global storytelling. His film Homebound will have a special screening at Cannes in 2025.
His recent work includes Netflix’s The Royals, a romantic comedy series, and an international debut starring alongside Nicole Kidman in the Netflix Original The Perfect Couple, increasing his global footprint.
Both stars illustrate the future of Indian entertainment, combining box office success with a drive for artistic innovation. Their Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 inclusion acknowledges their journey so far and their potential to shape the industry moving forward.
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