Actor Ananya Panday turned 27 on October 30, and while Bollywood stars flooded social media with birthday wishes, it was one particular post that caught everyone’s attention, a heartfelt message from her rumoured boyfriend Walker Blanco. The actor shared a candid photo of Ananya, seemingly from a jungle safari, with the caption, “Happy Birthday, Annie.” The simple message, paired with the affectionate nickname, instantly set the internet abuzz.Fans were quick to connect the dots, with many pointing out that “Annie” has been Blanco’s pet name for Ananya in previous interactions.
From Aditya Roy Kapur to Walker Blanco
For the unversed, Ananya was rumoured to be dating actor Aditya Roy Kapur before Walker’s name began circulating in gossip columns. The two were often spotted together at events and parties, but neither confirmed their relationship. Reports of their breakup surfaced last year, shortly before Ananya’s growing closeness with Walker made headlines.Rumours about the new couple started after they met at the Ambani family’s star-studded cruise party before Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding. Interestingly, Walker Blanco is followed on Instagram by Ananya’s close friends Shanaya Kapoor and Navya Nanda. According to reports from Bombay Times, Ananya introduced Walker to guests as her “partner.” A source quoted , “She was not even hiding it. Many saw them dancing together during a romantic song. It’s too new for the two to make it official, but the chemistry was undeniable.”
What’s next for Ananya
On the work front, Ananya Panday was last seen in ‘Kesari Chapter 2’. The movie received good reviews. She is currently filming ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Tu Meri’, directed by Sameer Vidwans, where she stars alongside Kartik Aaryan.
