Exclusive: Chanel announces Ananya Pandey as their First Indian Ambassador

One of the most beloved young actresses of Bollywood, Actress Ananya Pandey is selected by ‘Chanel’ as their Brand Ambassador in India. Ananya Pandey’s fame and social media presence in India and popularity among the next generation makes her the perfect choice for Chanel’s decision to promote their brand in India.
Ananya Pandey is no stranger to the film industry, as the daughter of Actor Chunky Pandey and TV Personality Bhavana Pandey, she was under the spotlight since childhood. Right from her debut film under one of the biggest production banners of India in ‘Student of the Year 2’, Ananya Pandey was a known figure who faced the natural arc of acceptance and appreciation from the fans.
Slowly becoming as a reliable actress for commercial and female lead movies alike, Anany Pandey’s range from ‘Call Me Bae’ to ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ all but reflect her vibrant personality and skill set. The actress’ fashion sense is also not to be taken lightly as her on screen and off screen presence has always been fashionably appropriate and outstanding.
‘Chanel’ appointing Ananya Pandey was not entirely surprising as fans and industry people anticipated a sooner announcement, almost confirming after Ananya Pandey’s visit to the Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2025 show in Paris. Videos and images of Ananya and her sister Rysa Pandey were surfacing the internet with usual speculations of partnership between the actress and the global brand discussed in the public forum.
Ananya Pandey shared her delight in representing the brand and her country through an Instagram Slidepost that read, “Beyond grateful and excited for my journey with @chanelofficial The first ever brand ambassador for and from India In Dreams really do come true”. Her post obviously got appreciation and happy congratulations from fellow actors and actresses and one stand out appreciation from a Fashionista and a Visionary Director Karan Johar, who also launched Ananya Pandey.
Ananaya Pandey is not just a global icon who has become the first ambassador of the brand but also has a couple of movies in her hand on the acting front. The star’s collaboration with ‘Chanel’ yields more cool fashion from the brand with possible style inputs from her own inspirations too.