Ananya Birla is the daughter of industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla, the eighth richest Indian in 2016 with a wealth of $6.1 billion. |
Ananya faced challenges during her early teens as she changed schools due to fitting in issues and eventually had to leave high school to pursue A levels. |
In March 2013, Ananya founded Svatantra, a microfinance company for rural women, serving over 1,20,249 clients across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh by May 2016. |
In June 2016, Ananya ventured into e-commerce with Curocarte, an online store offering contemporary handcrafted products worldwide. |
Ananya proudly sports 5 tattoos, each symbolizing meaningful words and sentiments close to her heart. |
Ananya plans to open a holistic center with her mother to provide therapy at affordable rates for young adults combating stress. |
In November 2016, Ananya released her debut single track "Livin' the Life" produced by Jim Beanz, attended by Bollywood celebrities. |
Ananya now focuses on writing lyrics, composing music, and preparing for the launch of a soul and R&B album. |
In October 2020, Ananya criticized a US restaurant for being racist on Twitter, sharing her experience of discrimination. |
In May 2024, Ananya announced her decision to step away from music to concentrate on her business endeavors. |