Take a peek inside Ananya Panday's stylish Bandra apartment, designed by Gauri Khan!
Bollywood’s chirpy star, Ananya Panday, turns 26 today. The daughter of actor Chunky Panday, Ananya began her acting journey in 2019 with roles in the romantic comedies ‘Student of the Year 2’ and ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh,’ which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Describing her childhood as “very privileged and cushioned,” Ananya has said she aspired to become an actress from a young age. She serves as a global brand ambassador for Jimmy Choo and Swarovski, among other prestigious brands, and made her international runway debut in Paris at the Haute-Couture Spring/Summer Fashion Week in January 2024, walking for designer Rahul Mishra. Now, she has reached a point in her career where she has created a stylish new home for herself, designed by Shah Rukh Khan's wife, Gauri Khan. Let’s take a sneak peek inside!
Entering an exciting new chapter, Ananya Panday has made a bold move by purchasing a chic, 1,100-square-foot apartment designed by Gauri Khan. While living with her parents, Ananya often imagined how she would style her own space, adding her personal touch to every detail. “It seems so silly and small, but I wanted to buy my own cutlery and host people a certain way,” she says. Now, she has realized this vision with a breezy one-bedroom apartment just a few floors above her parents' home in Bandra, Mumbai. Bathed in natural light and adorned with a soft color palette and lush indoor greenery, Ananya’s residence is of contemporary elegance. Situated in the upscale Pali Hill neighborhood, home to many Bollywood stars, the actress's abode reflects her style.
Ananya began the tour of her apartment with the spacious living room, which features a dining table, a coffee table where she enjoys her morning tea and reads the newspaper, and a cozy TV area. Below the TV lies her “prized possession” — her books. Upon entering her new home, guests are greeted by a unique dusty pink door, leading into a stylish interior filled with trendy colors and elements. The palette is a mix of powder pinks, subtle florals, and large statement bows, giving the space a chic, cohesive vibe. Pink accents continue throughout, seen in accent walls, furniture, and wardrobes, adding a whimsical charm to the decor.
Ananya mentioned that Gauri “flushed out” the doors to enhance the home’s aesthetics. Moving on, she showcased her walk-in closet, complete with a dressing table, and a corner displaying all her trophies, along with the first clapboard from her debut film Student of the Year 2, signed with a “sweet note” from Karan Johar. The house also includes a compact, fully-equipped kitchen with baby blue shelves and white countertops, creating an airy feel — perfect for her new passion for baking.
Gauri Khan was the obvious choice for designing the interiors, given her renowned reputation in Bollywood. She has crafted spaces for elite celebrities, including Ranbir Kapoor and Siddharth Malhotra. Additionally, Ananya Panday shares a close family bond with Khan, having known her since childhood. Khan expertly designed the modestly-sized Mumbai apartment to feel open and airy, maximizing the sense of space and light.
