Aadhya Anand

02 Nov, 2007 | Coorg, Karnataka

Actor/Actress

Biography

Aadhya Anand is a young Indian actress and model, born on November 2, 2007 , originally from Coorg, Karnataka , but raised in Singapore . She began modeling at the age of 4 and entered acting through Singaporean films and TV shows like Lion Mums and A Yellow Bird . She also hosted the kids’ educational show Brain Boosters . She moved to Mumbai in 2019 to pursue acting in India and trained at the Roshan Taneja School of Acting. Aadhya made her Indian web debut with Netflix’s Bombay Begums (2021), playing the role of Shai Irani. She gained widespread recognition with her lead role in Amazon miniTV’s Crushed , which ran for four successful seasons (2022–2024) and earned her a Filmfare OTT nomination . Her film work includes Netflix’s Friday Night Plan and the psychological thriller Knock Knock Kaun Hai? , where she took on a darker, more mature role, showcasing her emotional range. Alongside acting, Aadhya has worked in several ad campaigns for big brands like Reliance, TVS Jupiter, Sensodyne, and Universal Studios. She is also a recipient of the Singtel Young Achiever Award and the Singara Award , becoming one of the youngest Indian talents to be recognized abroad. Off-screen, Aadhya loves dancing, spending time with her pet dog Skye, and considers Deepika Padukone her role model. Despite her young age, she has already made a significant mark in both Singaporean and Indian entertainment industries and is seen as one of the most promising Gen-Z faces in Indian OTT.