Bollywood’s yet another truly, madly, and deeply in love couple has reportedly parted ways, as actor Ananya Panday and her longtime beau Walker Blanco have called it quits. As per the latest reports, Ananya and Walker have broken up after almost two years of dating. The two reportedly met during the wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, and fans loved the couple. While they never officially confirmed their relationship, Ananya was often seen giving a sneak peek into her relationship.
Ananya Panday – Walker Blanco's breakup
However, after two years of dating, the couple have reportedly called it quits. In August 2026, it was widely reported that Ananya and Walker aren’t dating.
A source quoted by ETimes confirmed the news, stating, “It was Ananya’s decision to end the relationship last week. However, the break-up was mutual, and there are no hard feelings.”
Their relationship began in 2024; before that, Ananya was rumored to be dating Aditya Roy Kapur.
Well, in Bollywood, as soon as one chapter ends, the next one begins. Ananya is now reportedly single and is enjoying her time with friends and family while staying busy with her work commitments.
Ananya Panday and Aarav Bhatia spark dating rumours after actor shares vacation photo
On Thursday, Ananya Panday shared pictures from her latest vacation, including a photo with Aarav Bhatia, son of Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna. The actor shared a picture with Aarav on her Instagram Stories, where the two can be seen posing with what appear to be homemade treats.
Fans were quick to draw conclusions and felt that Ananya and Aarav could make a great couple, especially considering that Aarav has largely stayed out of the public eye despite being born into one of Bollywood’s best-known families.
In the picture, Ananya and Aarav sit beside each other, holding up small baked treats for the camera. The photo was shared by their friend, which Ananya later reposted. The caption on the picture read, “guys my baking is approved xx.”
Aarav is seen wearing a grey patterned cardigan over a dark shirt, holding a clear container of muffins. Ananya keeps things casual in an oversized brown zip-up hoodie with the words “Mad lucky” printed across it in blue.
Although the picture is not romantic and does not give any hints of a relationship, fans are busy shipping Ananya and Aarav. Let’s decode the age gap between the two.
Ananya Panday and Aarav Bhatia's age gap
Ananya Panday is 28, while Aarav Bhatia is 23, making them five years apart in age.
Aarav Bhatia keeps it private; Ananya is an avid Instagram user
Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna welcomed Aarav on September 15, 2002. They also have a daughter, Nitara, born in 2012. Unlike many children of film stars, Aarav has kept a low profile and has largely stayed away from the entertainment industry. Although he is occasionally seen with his family in public, he rarely features in celebrity news or shares personal updates.
Ananya Panday was last seen in Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri with Kartik Aaryan and Moon My Heart with Lakshya. However, both films failed to perform well at the box office.
Meanwhile, Ananya is set to return as Bella Bae Chowdhary in the second season of Call Me Bae. Actor Shruti Haasan is joining the series, although details about her character and the new season’s storyline have not yet been revealed. The first look was shared during Prime Video’s Obsessed Retreat in Germany, where Ananya was also present.
Speaking to fans during a Zoom call earlier this year, Ananya said, “You’ll also see a lot of love triangles this season between Bae, Neel and Aggy. You’ll also see more of the behens and their bond.”
Sharing how the protagonist has evolved since the first season, Ananya added that viewers will witness a more mature version of Bae as she navigates life and her career.
“Now that everyone knows Bae so well, this season goes much deeper into her life and the changes she’s going through. She’s now a proper journalist, so you’ll get to see her relationships in a much deeper way along with all the drama that comes with them. There’s definitely more drama and more music this season,” she said.
The actor is also scheduled to make her hosting debut at the IIFA Awards 2027, joining Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan, and Maniesh Paul for the upcoming edition in Abu Dhabi.