Ananya Panday's 'AW' locket grabs eyeballs; Does the W denote rumoured beau Walker Blanco?

It seems Bollywood actress Ananya Panday may have moved on from her former relationship with Aditya Roy Kapur and found new love in her life. Rumors have been circulating about her budding romance with Walker Blanco, a new name in the spotlight. The two first grabbed attention when they were spotted together at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding last month. Although neither has officially confirmed their relationship, they’ve dropped several hints that are fueling speculation about their blossoming romance.

The latest clue came from a video shared by Ananya’s cousin, Alanna Panday, on Youtube. In the vlog, Ananya is seen greeting her nephew, but what caught everyone’s attention was the locket she was wearing. The necklace featured the letters “A” and “W,” which fans believe stands for Ananya and Walker. While the “A” is clearly for Ananya, the “W” has led to speculation that it refers to Walker, further fueling the romance rumors.

In addition to this, the two have been subtly interacting on social media. Ananya recently celebrated the success of her latest web series Call Me Bae, which was released on Amazon Prime Video on September 6, 2024. The series quickly climbed the ranks to become the top trending show in India. Ananya proudly shared this milestone on Instagram, captioning the post, “Bae came, Bae saw, and Bae conquered!” Walker reshared her post on his Instagram Stories with a sweet message, writing, “Good job Baeee,” with a partying emoji, which only added more fuel to the fire.

Walker Blanco, originally from Chicago, Illinois, has spent a large part of his life in Miami, Florida. He attended Westminster Christian School in Florida and has a connection to the world of showbiz as a former model. Currently, he is said to work with the Ambanis at Vantara in Jamnagar, though his exact role remains unclear.

Meanwhile, Ananya continues to bask in the success of Call Me Bae, a series directed by Collin D'Cunha and created by Ishita Moitra. Produced by Karan Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment, the show also stars Vihaan Samat, Muskkaan Jaferi, and Vir Das in pivotal roles. The series has been receiving positive reviews, adding yet another feather to Ananya’s cap.

With their social media interactions and subtle hints, fans can’t help but speculate about Ananya and Walker’s romance, even if nothing is official just yet.