Ananya Panday has given celebrity-watchers a rare treat: a holiday photo with Aarav Bhatia, the son of Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna, floating around from London. The image is not a film announcement or a red-carpet moment — it is a casual, off-duty frame that became a talking point precisely because Aarav is so seldom seen.
A rare London cameo
In the photo, Ananya and Aarav sit side by side, holding up small baked treats for the camera. The original caption read, “guys my baking is approved xx.” Aarav is in a grey patterned cardigan over a dark shirt, with a clear container of muffins in his hand. Ananya keeps things relaxed in an oversized brown zip-up hoodie with “Mad lucky” printed across it in blue.
Why a low-key star kid became the story
Aarav was born on September 15, 2002, to Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna. The family also has a daughter, Nitara, born in 2012. Unlike many children of film stars, Aarav has kept a low public profile and has largely stayed away from the entertainment industry. He is occasionally photographed with his family, but he rarely pops up in celebrity news or shares personal updates. That absence helps explain why a simple baked-goods photo travelled so quickly.
- Aarav comes from one of Bollywood’s best-known families but avoids the spotlight.
- The photo was originally shared by a friend and reposted by Ananya on Instagram Stories.
- Ananya’s “Mad lucky” hoodie and the baking caption kept the moment light and off-duty.
What’s next for Ananya Panday
While the London frame does the rounds, Ananya has a busy calendar ahead. Her last two releases — Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri with Kartik Aaryan and Chand Mera Dil with Lakshya — did not perform well at the box office. She now returns as Bella Bae Chowdhary in Call Me Bae season two, with Shruti Haasan joining the series. The first look was shared during Prime Video’s Obsessed Retreat in Germany.
In a fan call earlier this year, Ananya said the new season would go deeper into Bae’s life. She promised more love triangles between Bae, Neel and Aggy, more of the “behens” and their bond, and a more mature Bella who is now a proper journalist. She is also making her hosting debut at the IIFA Awards 2027 in Abu Dhabi, joining Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan and Maniesh Paul.
The takeaway for celebrity-watchers
Scarcity is a powerful driver of attention. Because Aarav shares so little, any glimpse becomes an event. For Ananya, the photo is another reminder that her off-screen moments travel just as quickly as her work updates. Expect the London frame to keep circulating until her next promotional appearance or red-carpet stop.
Source: Hindustan Times
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