The Bollywood star makes history as the luxury fashion house’s first Indian face, marking a new chapter in global brand representation.
Mumbai, April 16:
Ananya Panday has created history by becoming the first-ever Indian brand ambassador for the prestigious French luxury fashion brand Chanel. The announcement positions the 26-year-old Bollywood actor as the only Indian representative for the brand globally, aligning her with an elite group of international style icons.
Taking to Instagram, Ananya shared her excitement:
“Beyond grateful and excited for my journey with @chanelofficial. The first-ever brand ambassador for and from India. Dreams really do come true.”
Ananya’s appointment follows her debut at Paris Fashion Week last year, where she turned heads at the Chanel Spring-Summer showcase and walked the ramp for Rahul Mishra’s ‘Superheroes’ collection.
On the professional front, Ananya will next be seen in Kesari Chapter 2, co-starring Akshay Kumar and R. Madhavan. Scheduled to release on April 18, 2025, the sequel aims to carry forward the patriotic legacy of the 2019 blockbuster Kesari, which paid tribute to the Battle of Saragarhi and the valour of Sikh soldiers.
The second installment shifts its focus toward the broader resistance against colonial oppression, aiming to highlight unsung heroes of India’s freedom movement.