Bollywood stars Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter shine in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2025 list

Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia

Forbes has announced the 10th edition of its 30 Under 30 Asia list, a distinguished compilation honouring 300 of the most vibrant and inspirational young talents on the continent, marking a significant milestone.

Bollywood celebrities Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter are among this year's notable names; they are both acknowledged for their entertainment contributions and their expanding sphere of influence outside of Indian cinema.

Ananya Panday has made a name for herself in the industry since making her public debut in Student of the Year 2 in 2019.

She recently received praise for her performance in Kesari Chapter 2, a poignant historical drama that focusses on the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, combining commercial success with sombre performances.

Her acting showed a more mature and emotionally resonant side in the role, which signalled a significant change in her filmography.

But her influence goes well beyond the big screen. Ananya's role as the first Indian face of luxury brand Chanel earlier this year highlighted her global appeal and forward-thinking style, making fashion history. Through her project So Positive, which seeks to increase awareness of cyberbullying and support youth mental health online, she also advocates for digital wellness.

Ishaan Khatter, on the other hand, has been drawing attention with his wide range of roles and his consistent advancement in international film. Ishaan has persisted in pursuing more complex characters since his breakthrough performance in Beyond the Clouds and his widespread fame with Dhadak.

The year 2025 marks a career high point as he prepares to walk the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival for his upcoming film Homebound, set to be featured in a special segment.

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Ishaan's increasing prominence in the world of entertainment is demonstrated by his recent roles in the Netflix romantic comedy The Royals and The Perfect Couple, an international Netflix Original costarring Nicole Kidman.

Since its launch in 2011, Forbes' 30 Under 30 list has grown to become one of the most significant compilations of young innovators and leaders in a variety of industries. Ananya and Ishaan are part of a strong group influencing the direction of entertainment in Asia with their inclusion in the 2025 edition.