Ananya Panday, the talented Bollywood actress, marked her 26th birthday on October 30, receiving a sweet and heartfelt birthday message from American model Walker Blanco, with whom she is rumored to be dating. The two first crossed paths at a lavish cruise party hosted by Nita and Mukesh Ambani earlier this year, igniting speculation about their relationship.
In a heartfelt post on social media, Walker, who affectionately refers to Ananya as “Annie,” shared a joyful picture of her, writing, “Happy birthday beautiful. You are so special. I love you, Anniee!” This post has sent fans into a frenzy, interpreting it as a public declaration of his affection for the actress.
Walker has previously expressed his admiration for Ananya on various occasions, notably promoting her Netflix film Ctrl by sharing the trailer on his Instagram stories with an enthusiastic message: “Can’t waitttt, Annie!” accompanied by a surprised face and a red heart emoji. His supportive gestures have only fueled speculation about their budding romance, especially after Ananya was spotted wearing a necklace with a ‘W’, which many believe is a nod to Walker.
Sources close to the couple revealed that Ananya and Walker’s connection blossomed during the Ambani cruise party held in celebration of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding festivities. “Ananya met Walker on the cruise, and soon sparks flew between the duo,” a source told India Today Digital. “The two are currently getting to know each other and have fostered a great friendship.” Walker is based in Jamnagar and works with the Ambani family at Vantara Animal Park, an animal shelter dedicated to animal welfare.
Prior to her rumored relationship with Walker, Ananya was linked to actor Aditya Roy Kapur; however, that relationship ended earlier this year. As Ananya embarks on this new chapter in her life, her fans eagerly await more updates about her relationship with Walker and her future projects in the entertainment industry.
