Ananya Panday, Ishaan Khatter make it to Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2025

Forbes has unveiled the 10th edition of its prestigious 30 Under 30 Asia list, celebrating 300 of the region’s brightest entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders under 30. This year, Bollywood stars Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter proudly join the ranks, standing out as two of the select actors recognized for their rising impact.Ananya Panday, who made her debut with Student of the Year 2 in 2019, has steadily carved a niche with diverse film roles and a strong fashion presence. Her recent film, Kesari Chapter 2, a poignant drama about the Jallianwala Bagh massacre aftermath, revealed a deeper side of her acting. Beyond cinema, Ananya became India’s first ambassador for luxury brand Chanel this year, solidifying her status as a style icon. She also champions the So Positive campaign, dedicated to fighting cyberbullying among youth.Ishaan Khatter started his career with Beyond the Clouds and rose to mainstream fame with Dhadak. Known for taking bold, complex roles, 2025 marks a milestone as he prepares for his Cannes debut with Homebound, featured in a special festival segment. His recent projects include the Netflix rom-com series The Royals and the international Netflix Original The Perfect Couple, starring alongside Nicole Kidman, further establishing his presence in global cinema.Forbes 30 Under 30 is an annual list by Forbes magazine, launched in 2011, that recognizes 30 influential young achievers under 30 from various industries worldwide.