Ananya Pandey Celebrates Shanaya Kapoor's Birthday With Fun Post

It is a special day for Shanaya Kapoor, who is celebrating her birthday on Monday. Actor Ananya Pandey, one of her closest friends, made the day memorable with a series of fun social media posts.

In a mirror selfie shared on Instagram Stories, Ananya is seen in a black tee featuring a childhood picture of Shanaya. Her outfit included beige bottoms and a bright pink handbag.

Ananya also posted a second story showing the birthday celebration. Shanaya was seen in a black off-shoulder dress, leaning toward a cake with one candle.

Alongside the clip, Ananya wrote, "Love of my life, happy birthday my Shanaya papaya." She also posted a photo with the caption, "Tell without saying that it's your best friend's birthday."

Ananya and Shanaya have been friends since childhood. Their mothers, Bhavana Pandey and Maheep Kapoor, have shared a close friendship for decades.

Father Sanjay Kapoor also shared a birthday tribute on Instagram Stories, featuring a video of Shanaya's life so far. His message read, "Happy birthday, Shanaya Kapoor."

Shanaya's career began behind the camera, as she worked as an assistant director on 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl' in 2020. She was also seen in the Netflix reality show 'The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives'.

Her first film, 'Bedhadak', announced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, was postponed during pre-production.

Shanaya made her official acting debut in 2025 with 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan', alongside Vikrant Massey. In February 2026, she appeared in 'Tu Ya Main' opposite Adarsh Gourav.