Overview
- Chanel officially announced Bollywood star Ananya Panday as its first-ever Indian brand ambassador on April 16, 2025.
- The move aligns with Chanel’s strategy to expand its presence in India, a rapidly growing market for global luxury brands.
- Chanel praised Panday for embodying 'a generation of evolving tastes and fiercely independent identities,' resonating with the brand’s values.
- Panday’s association with Chanel was anticipated after her high-profile appearance at the brand’s Spring/Summer 2025 show in Paris.
- Her appointment reflects a broader trend of international luxury brands collaborating with Indian celebrities to appeal to younger, style-conscious consumers.