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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ananya Birla's savage reply to a fan's question is breaking the internet; Who is she and what did she say?
Social media has become a platform that bridges the gap between fans and celebrities, who host live telecasts for interaction with fans and friends. Sometimes, from these live sessions, there are some moments that instantly go viral online. Recently, Ananya Birla , who is well known for her work in music, entrepreneurship, and as a member of the influential Birla family, shared such a moment with her followers. She hosted an open Q&A session on social media, inviting fans to ask her anything, and Ananya responded to all with grace and wit. Among the flood of responses, one fan's unusual question grabbed the internet's attention, and so did Ananya's reply. While many public figures avoid answering personal or potentially uncomfortable questions, her humorous response became the talk of the town. Who is Ananya Birla? Ananya Birla is an Indian singer, entrepreneur, and businesswoman. She is the daughter of Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of the Aditya Birla Group. Ananya began her entrepreneurial journey at just 17 after founding Svatantra Microfin, a microfinance company supporting rural women. She later launched the luxury lifestyle brand Ikai Asai. As a musician, she has released several English-language singles and collaborated with global artists. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Drink 1 Cup Every Morning – See What Happens A Week Later! Health Insight Undo Recently, Ananya has also taken up a leadership role in the family business by joining the boards of major companies like Grasim, Hindalco, and ABFRL. Ananya Birla's viral reply wins the internet Ananya Birla is no stranger to the spotlight but this time her humour stole the show during a recent social media interaction. In a lively Q&A session with fans. One fan's question in particular has since gone viral for the way it was asked. 'Aap wahi Birla ki beti ho?? Cement wale Mm meaning ' Are you the daughter of the Birlas associated with cement?' the user asked. Ananya didn't shy away or take offense. Instead, she replied humorously, 'Haan Ji. UltraTech was the name, last time I checked,' according to her post on social media platform X. Her response has got over 1 lakh views and varied responses. 'The weirdest question I have ever seen here lol,' one user commented, while another praised her for 'gracefully balancing humour and generosity.' For the unversed, UltraTech Cement, the company referenced in the post, is a part of the Aditya Birla Group. It is India's largest cement manufacturer and ranks fifth globally, and third outside of China, according to company data.
Indian Express
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Are you being serious?': Ananya Birla schools X user asking whether Aditya Birla is her brother
Ananya Birla, the eldest daughter of billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla, who recently launched her makeup line LOVETC, conducted an interactive session on X for her fans. The singer responded to many questions during the 'Ask Me Anything' session. While several users dropped normal queries and questions, a user asked a strange question, which clearly irked Ananya. 'Is Aditya Birla your brother?' read a question from a user @TheFuturisticGuy. Schooling the user, Ananya asked him to Google such questions before taking it to a public platform. 'Are you being serious? You seem like a smart guy? At least do your google search before asking. He was my grand father. He passed away 31 years ago,' she responded. See the post here: Are you being serious? You seem like a smart guy? At least do your google search before asking. He was my grand father. He passed away 31 years ago. — Ananya Birla (@ananya_birla) July 12, 2025 The post quickly gained traction as several social media users criticised the user for posing such a question. 'What's wrong with people asking such stupid questions,' a user wrote. 'That question does come off as insensitive, but to be fair, many people aren't familiar with business lineages. And with the way the Birlas guard their privacy, almost legendary, the confusion is understandable,' another user commented. 'These people are gone case. You are amazing talented person keep shining Mahadev bless you,' a third user reacted. 'absolutely despicable by that person,' a fourth user said. Ananya Birla is the eldest daughter of Kumar Mangalam Birla and Neerja Birla. An alumna of the American School of Bombay and the University of Oxford, Ananya began her music training at the age of 9. In 2016, she debuted as a singer with Livin' the Life and went on to create several music videos, such as Hold On, Circles, and more. However, in May 2024, she gave up her music career to focus on her business and founded several entrepreneurial ventures, including her makeup line, LOVETC/ Birla Cosmetics Private Limited. In 2024, Ananya was named on the Fortune India Under 40 list and further bagged the India-UL Achievers Award in 2025.
India.com
25-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet girl who started business at 17, lives in Rs 4250000000 mansion, now challenging Mukesh Ambani's daughter Isha Ambani in...
Ananya Birla (File) Isha Ambani, the only daughter of Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, has emerged as a successful businesswoman in her own right, and transformed Reliance Retail into India's largest retailer, which has brought several top global brands to the country. But now, Isha is facing a major challenge in the beauty and personal care (BPC) sector from another billionaire heiress, Ananya Birla, the stylish and multi-talented daughter of business tycoon Kumar Mangalam Birla. Earlier this year, Ananya Birla, who started her first startup at the age of 17, announced a new venture in the BPC sector, which pitted her against market leaders like Tata, HUL, L'Oreal, and Tira– a beauty platform led by Isha Ambani. In a statement, an Ananya Birla-led company announced it will roll out a wide range of beauty and personal care brands, such as makeup, fragrances and other products in a phased manner in 2025 under the Lovetc brand. Who is Ananya Birla? Ananya Birla is the daughter of Kumar Mangalam Birla, the Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group conglomerate, who started her first business venture, Svatantra Microfin — a company which promotes financial independence and entrepreneurship among rural women by providing them accessible microfinance services — at the age of 17. Recently, Ananya launched the beta version of AI platform, ' at IIT Bombay, with plans of a nationwide roll-out in place. Ananya Birla also serves as a director on the board of ABMCPL, the strategic body of the Aditya Birla Group, apart from holding key positions on the boards of other Aditya Birla Group companies, including Hindalco, Grasim, and ABFRL. Entrepreneur, platinum artist Notably, in addition to her business accolades, Ananya Birla is also a well-known singer-songwriter, and has collaborated with top global artistes such as Sean Kingston, Afrojack, and Mood Melodies. She is the first Indian artist with an English-language single to go platinum in India, with five of her singles having achieved platinum or double platinum status. In 2020, she became the first Indian to sign with Maverick Management in Los Angeles and released 'Let There Be Love' and 'Everybody's Lost', becoming the first Indian artist to be featured on American national top 40 pop radio show, Sirius XM Hits. Ananya Birla has received several awards that have recognized her work and entrepreneurial ventures, including T Panache Trendsetters of 2016 award for Young Business Person. In 2018, GQ named her in its list of Most Influential Indians of 2018. The 30-year-old multi-talented entrepreneur is also known for philanthropic ventures, and runs Ananya Birla Foundation, a charitable organization she launched in 2020, that works to support mental health, equality, education, financial inclusion, climate change and humanitarian relief efforts. Ananya Birla to challenge Isha Ambani Now, Ananya Birla has ventured into the beauty and personal care market, reportedly under Birla Cosmetics, a company established in July 2023, as per a filing in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. According to reports, Ananya Birla's Lovetc has roped in Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor of the beauty care brand, with Birla stating that her new venture is eyeing to cater to the surging demand for home-grown cosmetic brands in India. 'With greater exposure to global products and knowledge, Indian consumers now demand more from home-grown brands—this venture aims to meet those expectations with authenticity and innovation and bring world class products to the Indian marketplace,' Ananya Birla said, adding that her brand aims to appeal to a global consumer base. 'Our brands are built for the new age—from brand identity to go-to-market strategy, every element is designed to challenge conventions and redefine the consumer experience,' she added. Notably, Ananya Birla is also the brand ambassador of Loreal's Maybelline line of cosmetics. Ananya Birla net worth As per media reports, Ananya Birla owns assets worth Rs 1.75 lakh crore, and lives in the Jatia House, the family's lavish three-storey sea-facing mansion in Mumbai's exotic Malabar Hill. The palatial bungalow is spread over 3,000 square meters, and is estimated to be worth Rs 425 crore. Ananya's father, Kumar Mangalam Birla is one of the wealthiest men in India, boasting a net worth of $21.9 billion, making him the 95th richest individual globally, according to Forbes.
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kumar Mangalam Birla cuddles with daughter Ananya in sweet pic; but it's his luxurious watch that has our attention
On May 24, Ananya Birla shared a photo dump on Instagram with the caption, 'Hiiii okay bye." One photo that caught our eye was a sweet click of the entrepreneur and artist cuddling with her father, the Chairperson of the Aditya Birla Group, Kumar Mangalam Birla, on the couch. However, it was his watch that caught the eye of many horologists online. Scroll down to know its price. Also Read | Deepika Padukone looks 'superior' in a red gown with robe and luxe diamond necklace at Cartier event in Stockholm: Pics According to an Instagram page, TheIndianHorology, known for tracking celebrity watch collections, in the photo, Kumar Mangalam Birla is seen wearing a luxury watch from Vacheron Constantin. Per the page, the businessman is wearing the Historiques American 1921 timepiece. It features an 18-carat rose gold case with a brown alligator leather strap, and is a reinterpretation of a model launched in 1921. Check out his watch below: A post shared by THEINDIANHOROLOGY (@theindianhorology) Per the Instagram page, the watch is worth ₹43,59,000, which is approximately 44,900 Euros. Per the luxury brand's official website, too, the watch comes at the price mentioned below. Meanwhile, apart from Kumar Birla, the luxurious Vacheron Constantin has also been spotted on several other celebrities. Brad Pitt wore a vintage Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 at Wimbledon this year in January. Kumar Mangalam Birla is the Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group. He is a chartered accountant and holds an MBA degree from the London Business School. He is married to Neerja Birla, a philanthropist and educationist. The couple has three kids: Advaitesha Birla, Ananya Birla, and Aryaman Birla. Ananya, a singer-songwriter and Indian businesswoman, is one of the directors of Aditya Birla Management Corporation Private Ltd (ABMCPL), along with her brother Aryaman Birla. She is a graduate in economics and management from Oxford University.
Business Mayor
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Mayor
Small lipstick wonders: India's beauty fix comes in minis and Lakme's ready to cash in
Small packs, often called 'minis', are quietly reshaping the Indian beauty market as more consumers look to experiment with make-up at the 'right' price. These affordable, travel-friendly products are drawing in users who want more than just the basic lipstick and Khaitan, Vice President at Lakme, said that in a country where the main challenge for beauty companies is to encourage women to wear make-up outside of weddings and festivals, minis are helping to change that. 'India is going to get into make-up in minis and India will buy minis in the same experience as the big product. Minis will become big with the Gen Z as well as they experiment a lot,' Khaitan told The Times of India in an exclusive interview. Also Read: India's luxury retail takes a quantum leap While mass affordability is a key reason for the rise of small packs, their role in boosting on-the-go use and product trials has been equally important. Khaitan believes that all major brands will begin to bet more on this format. She pointed out that make-up penetration in India is still under 30%, which means there is significant headroom for growth. One major driver of this trend is the rise of quick commerce platforms. According to Khaitan, people are now stocking up on essentials like kajal and nail polish remover through apps like Swiggy and Zepto. She said the ease of access and speed of delivery is helping to expand adoption of make-up products. Khaitan also acknowledged the role of what is known globally as the 'lipstick index'—a term coined to suggest that people may still spend on small luxuries like lipstick even when the economy is down. 'Aspiration and beauty expression have not seen a slowdown. It has become stronger post-Covid but we have to be at the right place and at the right price. People have bought our lipstick costing Rs 1,100 through quick commerce and that left me amazed. I would agree with the lipstick index,' said Khaitan. Also Read: Time for an Indian beauty brand to go from East to West: Birla Cosmetics' Ananya Birla With competition intensifying due to the entry of numerous new-age and international brands, there has been some effect on the market share of larger players. But Khaitan said the bigger challenge is staying which is part of Hindustan Unilever (HUL), is positioning itself to tackle this challenge by making make-up more accessible and bringing global trends to Indian consumers at affordable prices. Khaitan added that the brand is also investing heavily in digital platforms, because that is where today's consumers are. READ SOURCE
