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Who is Ananya Birla? The multi-talented entrepreneur who gifted Janhvi Kapoor a luxurious Lamborghini

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Ananya Birla, the singer-songwriter and an Indian Businesswoman, has been making headlines for gifting Janhvi Kapoor a sleek lilac Lamborghini for a jaw-dropping price between ₹4 crores - ₹4.99 crores. The video of the car’s swift turn and gigantic gift box with the tag ‘With love, etc.' Ananya Birla has stunned the internet, making them question:
“Who is Ananya Birla?”
Founded a micro-finance company at the age of 17!

Born on July 17, 1994, Ananya Isane Indian multi-billionaire businesswoman who is passionate about making soulful music. Daughter of Kumar Mangalam Birla and Neerja Birla, she founded Svantantra Microfin - the financial services aimed at financing and empowering women entrepreneurs in rural India- at the young age of 17.

“I had no idea what I was getting into. But I was obsessed with solving a real problem. I saw women in villages borrowing at insane interest rates, unable to escape the debt cycle. It didn’t make sense to me. So I dived in,” according to Elle.

Birla, with her strong voice, made herself heard amid the middle-aged men with suits. “People didn’t take me seriously in the beginning. I was this young girl from a well-known family, walking into rooms with mostly middle-aged men in suits. I had to fight to be heard,” she added.

A powerful woman with an amibition
Ananya Birla is the one of the Directors of Aditya Birla Management Corporation Private Ltd (ABMCPL), alongwith her brother Aryaman Birla. A graduate in economics and management from Oxford University, she strives to fulfil multiple roles in her professional life, according to Fortune magazine. In February, Ananya dived into lifestyle and beauty by announcing a launch of her perfume line ‘Contraband’ for men, women and unisex.


Music is Birla’s passion
“Music is not a career for me. It’s who I am. It’s the most honest part of me,” the 30-year-old reflected. Ananya launched her musical career in 2016 with the debut single ‘Livin’ the Life,’ produced by Jim Beanz. Additionally, her further release ‘Meant to Be,’ made an impacting mark in her legacy by achieving the Platinum status by English-language single in India.

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