Career
She also starred in television serials (including 1987"s Nirmala) for almost two decades before her big screen success. She was awarded an Indian National Award for best supporting actress for her role in Chandni Bar and subsequently nominated for her role in Devdas. She has been awarded for her roles on stage, television, and on the big screen.
She is daughter of noted poet, translator, and film critic Vishnu Khare.
She went to Holy Child Auxilium School in New Delhi. She attended Jawaharlal Nehru University, earning a master"s degree in German Literature.
Ananya always wanted to be an actress. She is conversant in ten languages.