Did Ananya Panday and Walker Blanco just make it Insta official? | The Express Tribune

Ananya Panday celebrated her 26th birthday with a sweet declaration of love from her new boyfriend, Walker Blanco, sparking speculation about their relationship status.

On October 30, Blanco shared heartfelt birthday wishes for Panday on his Instagram stories, posting never-before-seen photos of the actress.

In one intimate image, Panday is seen dining in a high-neck sleeveless top, enjoying the romantic ambiance.

Blanco's affectionate caption read, “Happy Birthday, Beautiful!!! You are soooo special. I love you, Annieee,” accompanied by a red heart emoji.

Ananya responded with a giant heart emoji over the note on her Instagram stories, indicating her appreciation for the gesture.

Rumors of their romance first surfaced in August 2024, following their meeting at the pre-wedding festivities of Business tycoon Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in June.

Sources report that Panday introduced Blanco as her partner during the celebrations, further fueling dating speculation.

Before her relationship with Blanco, Panday was linked to Indian actor Aditya Roy Kapur.

Who Is Walker Blanco?

Walker Blanco, originally from Chicago, is a former model and currently works at Vantara, an animal shelter in Jamnagar, Gujarat, owned by Anant Ambani.

A passionate animal lover, his Instagram showcases his affinity for wildlife and exotic Animals. He enjoys Traveling and frequently shares photos from his scuba diving and trekking adventures.

Previously, he was reported to be dating Sylvia Guso in 2017, though details of that relationship remain private.

Blanco has over 23,000 followers on social media and is followed by notable personalities such as Suhana Khan and Navya Naveli Nanda.

Relationship Timeline

Speculation about Ananya Panday and Walker Blanco’s relationship began in August, with reports suggesting they met during the Ambani pre-wedding festivities. Despite ongoing rumors, both have refrained from publicly commenting on their relationship.

On the professional front, Ananya was recently seen in the Netflix thriller CTRL, portraying Nella, a social media iNFLuencer navigating the challenges of AI-driven chaos. She is set to star alongside Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan in Karan Johar’s upcoming untitled film, scheduled for release on March 14, 2025.