Co-stars to Lovers: Timeline of Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter’s love story
Bollywood may have just found its hottest new couple in Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter. The two went from friends to goofy co-stars and now lovers--all in the span of a tumultuous 2020. Putting an end to the hide-and-seek, the couple, who has just returned from a Maldivian vacation, are now throwing caution to the wind and stepping out together without a care in the world. Here are the highlights of their whirlwind love story that sparked off on film sets...
Cute co-stars
With their crackling chemistry, Ishaan and Ananya had everyone excited for Maqbool Khan’s ‘Khaali Peeli’ in which they starred together for the first time. The new-age love story, set against the backdrop of Mumbai, saw Ishaan slip into the character of a taxi driver, who, on a fateful night, takes Ananya on a ride they will never forget.
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Friends to lovers
Ishaan and Ananya’s chemistry was off the charts as they shot some steamy scenes for the film. Call it impeccable acting, but there was no denying that sparks flew on the sets. If you are yet to catch the film, get a glimpse of their undeniable equation in ‘Tehas Nehas’.
Go Goa Gone
The duo turned their Goa promotions into their own little getaway. When not teasing each other in the comments section of the 'gram, Ishaan and Ananya doubled up as paparazzi for each other and clicked gorgeous sunset pictures by the sea.
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Insta-official
Ishaan almost confirmed their relationship when he shared a sunkissed photo of Ananya on her birthday (Oct 30) along with a beautiful note that read, “Happy birthday sunshine girl.”
Ananya reciprocated the love by wishing him on his birthday (November 1) with a goofy selfie and raised a toast, writing, “Happy bday little Mr sunshine... here’s to more pancakes and adventures.”
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Going public
Ishaan and Ananya went public with their romance over Diwali by making a joint appearance at Sidhant Chaturvedi’s party. Looking every bit like the perfect couple, they made heads turn as they walked arm-in-arm for the bash.
Christmas car rides
The cutesy couple had all eyes on them when they arrived together for Katrina Kaif’s Christmas party at her residence. While Ishaan took the wheel, Ananya sat by his side as they braced themselves for a swarm of shutterbugs waiting to get the perfect click.
Sailing off into the sunset
Ishaan and Ananya had all eyes on them when they jetted out to the Maldives together to ring in the New Year. A peek at their Instagram profiles and you will know that they had the time of their lives, basking in the sun and sand while sipping on coconut water and relishing some passion fruit.
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Party people
Ishaan and Ananya were spotted late on Tuesday evening partying together at Deepika Padukone’s birthday bash. While the other stars at the venue opted for shades of black, the lovebirds made sure to colour coordinate outfits and twinned in white.
Pic: Yogen Shah