Born in Chennai, India, Ananya's love for art blossomed early in life. In school, she was known as the class artist, filling her notebooks with playful doodles of her teachers. At 17, she took her passion seriously and enrolled in an art school. Although the traditional curriculum left her yearning for more, she persisted exploring different art styles and mediums.

During her third year of college she discovered the world of children's illustration. This newfound interest propelled her to connect with different artists online. Soon Ananya discovers her true passion for visual development for animation. 

Today, Ananya has embarked on her journey to pursue her dream in visual development at IDEA Academy, Rome. Ananya aspires to contribute her artistic touch to Pixar feature films in the near future, crafting stories that evoke profound emotions and, ultimately, propelling her creative journey to new heights as she delves into the depths of her artistic abilities.