Ananya Panday Ties Rakhi to Brother Ahaan in Throwback

Bollywood actress Ananya Panday’s mother, Bhavana Pandey, has joined the viral 2016 trend by sharing nostalgic family memories from a decade ago. Among the cherished throwback photos is a candid moment capturing Ananya tying rakhi to her brother Ahaan Panday, with younger sister Rysa also visible in the frame. The heartwarming collection offers fans a rare glimpse into the family’s private life before the siblings’ Bollywood debuts.

A Decade of Beautiful Memories

Bhavana Panday captioned her Instagram post with the touching message, “So many beautiful memories. Decade later so much has changed… yet nothing has.” The carousel includes various family moments including travel snapshots, brunch outings with friends, and candid childhood moments of Ananya. The post received overwhelming love from her celebrity friends, including Malaika Arora and Maheep Kapoor, who flooded the comments with appreciation.

Contrasting Career Trajectories

Earlier in the week, Ananya herself shared a 2016 photo dump expressing, “2016 was really it man.” The collection featured academic achievements, sports trophies, and moments with best friend Shanaya Kapoor. Meanwhile, on the professional front, Ananya’s recent film “Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri” alongside Kartik Aaryan underperformed at the box office, collecting only Rs 32.95 crore against its Rs 90 crore budget. In contrast, brother Ahaan’s film “Saiyaara” became a major success, grossing approximately Rs 400 crore domestically, making it the third highest-grossing film of 2025.