Mumbai, October 28, 2025 – As Ananya Panday's birthday approaches on October 30th, her mother, Bhavana Pandey, has shared a heartwarming throwback photo on social media, igniting a wave of nostalgia among fans. The picture, capturing a young Ananya, estimated to be around 7 or 8 years old, enjoying a small car ride at a game zone, quickly circulated online, drawing attention to the close bond between the actress and her mother.

Bhavana captioned the adorable image with "My cutie's birthday is coming up," expressing her excitement for her daughter's special day. Ananya, in turn, reshared the post, adding a flying kiss emoticon, showcasing the mutual affection between the mother-daughter duo.

The bond between Ananya and Bhavana is well-known, with many considering them to be more like best friends. This was further exemplified recently during Diwali celebrations when Ananya donned a vintage pink outfit designed by Rohit Bal, which originally belonged to Bhavana from over 20 years ago. Ananya fondly referred to the outfit as "'Vintage Gudda' from my mom's closet," highlighting the sentimental value and the connection to her mother's past. She also wore earrings gifted to her mother by her grandmother on her wedding day.

In addition to the nostalgic photo, Ananya shared moments from her Diwali celebrations, including being showered with rose petals during Lakshmi Puja, emphasizing her role as the Lakshmi of the house.

On the professional front, Ananya Panday, who debuted in Bollywood with "Student of the Year 2," was last seen in the OTT series "Call Me Bae," produced by Karan Johar. She has also appeared in films like "Dream Girl 2", "Liger", and "Pati Patni Aur Woh". Her upcoming projects include "Tu Meri Main Tera" and "Chand Mera Dil".

Bhavana's gesture of sharing a childhood photo ahead of Ananya's birthday is a touching reminder of their close relationship and has resonated with fans, who eagerly anticipate the actress's birthday celebrations.