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{{Short description|Indian singer-songwriter and entrepreneur (born 1994)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Ananya Birla
| image = File:AB-0408 copy.jpg
| caption = Ananya in 2022
| birth_name = Ananyashree Birla
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|07|17|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], Maharashtra India
| occupation = {{flatlist|
* Businesswoman
* Singer-songwriter
}}
| genre = {{flatlist|
*Pop
*[[Electropop]]
}}
| instrument = {{flatlist|
* Vocals
* Guitar
* [[Santoor]]
* Piano
}}
| years_active = 2016–present
| label = [[Universal Music India]]
| website = {{Official website|Ananyabirla.com}}
}}

'''Ananyashree Birla'''<ref name="Ananyashree">{{Cite web |last=Thacker |first=Shruti |date=19 December 2016 |title=Why Ananya Birla—business tycoon and musician—isn't your average 22-year-old |url=https://www.vogue.in/magazine-story/why-ananya-birla-business-tycoon-and-musician-isnt-your-average-22-year-old/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211205115714/https://www.vogue.in/magazine-story/why-ananya-birla-business-tycoon-and-musician-isnt-your-average-22-year-old/ |archive-date=5 December 2021 |access-date=5 December 2021 |website=[[Vogue India]]}}</ref> (born 17 July 1994) is an Indian businesswoman and artist. She is the daughter of industrialist [[Kumar Mangalam Birla]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Aniftos |first=Rania |date=5 April 2019 |title=Ananya Birla Talks the Rise of Pop Music In India, Her New Song 'Unstoppable' & Female Empowerment |magazine=Billboard |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8505554/ananya-birla-talks-pop-music-india-new-song-unstoppable |url-status=live |access-date=15 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715195252/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8505554/ananya-birla-talks-pop-music-india-new-song-unstoppable |archive-date=15 July 2019}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Ananya Birla is the eldest daughter of [[Kumar Mangalam Birla]] and Neerja Birla. She is a sixth-generation scion of the Birla family, whose place of origin is [[Pilani]]. She developed an interest in music at an early age, learning to play the [[santoor]] at the age of eleven.<ref name="The Hindu BusinessLine">{{Cite news |date=25 October 2016 |title=Birla heiress hits the high note with musical debut |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/birla-heiress-hits-the-high-note-with-musical-debut/article9268001.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190803001821/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/birla-heiress-hits-the-high-note-with-musical-debut/article9268001.ece |archive-date=3 August 2019 |access-date=23 January 2017 |work=Business Line}}</ref> She attended [[American School of Bombay]], and later studied economics and management at the [[University of Oxford]] for her bachelor's degree, which she was awarded in 2011.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Meet India's Young & Successful Heiresses |publisher=Pursuitist |url=http://www.pursuitist.in/meet-indias-young-successful-heiresses/ |url-status=dead |access-date=23 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202013421/http://www.pursuitist.in/meet-indias-young-successful-heiresses/ |archive-date=2 February 2017}}</ref>{{dubious|date=March 2026}}

== Career ==

=== Business career ===

Birla founded Svatantra Microfin Private Limited at the age of 17.<ref>{{Cite news |date=27 September 2016 |title=Ananya Birla paves her own path |publisher=IndianCEO |url=https://indianceo.in/general/ananya-birla-fortune-talks-success/ |url-status=dead |access-date=23 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190223024339/https://indianceo.in/general/ananya-birla-fortune-talks-success/ |archive-date=23 February 2019}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|date=August 2025|reason=Promotional}}

In 2016, Birla became{{How|date=August 2025}} the founder and CEO of Ikai Asai,<ref name="designpataki.com">{{Cite web |last=Pereira |first=Beverly |date=27 February 2020 |title=Indian home décor brands of the moment that are here to stay |url=https://www.designpataki.com/indian-home-decor-brands-moment-stay/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228160248/https://www.designpataki.com/indian-home-decor-brands-moment-stay/ |archive-date=28 February 2021 |access-date=23 February 2021 |website=Design Pataki |language=en-US}}</ref> a luxury e-commerce platform.<ref name="auto">{{Cite news |date=8 September 2016 |title=Ananya Birla ventures into luxury ecommerce business with CuroCarte |work=Forbes India |url=http://www.forbesindia.com/article/special/ananya-birla-ventures-into-luxury-ecommerce-business-with-curocarte/44257/1 |access-date=23 January 2017 |archive-date=16 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190316122011/http://www.forbesindia.com/article/special/ananya-birla-ventures-into-luxury-ecommerce-business-with-curocarte/44257/1 |url-status=live }}</ref> The same year, ''[[Forbes]]'' named her one of Asia's Women to Watch.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Asia's Women to Watch 2016 |work=Forbes |url=https://www.forbes.com/pictures/gigk45efh/ananya-birla-21-india/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611052715/http://www.forbes.com/pictures/gigk45efh/ananya-birla-21-india/|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 June 2016}}</ref>

=== Music career ===
While at university, Birla started singing and playing the guitar at pubs and clubs. She also began writing her own music.<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 November 2016 |title=Ananya Birla is India's newest musician on the block |url=http://www.vogue.in/content/ananya-birla-indias-newest-musician-block/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226222831/https://www.vogue.in/content/ananya-birla-indias-newest-musician-block/ |archive-date=26 February 2019 |access-date=23 January 2017 |work=Vogue India |quote=Sponsored}}</ref> Her debut single, "Livin’ the Life", was co-written, and produced, by [[Jim Beanz|JimBeanz]] (who previously collaborated with [[Nelly Furtado]], [[Cheryl (singer)|Cheryl Tweedy]] and [[Demi Lovato]]) and was recorded and produced at a studio in Philadelphia.<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 November 2016 |title=Ananya Birla launched a single in collaboration with Afrojack and Jim Beanz |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/ananya-birla-launched-a-single-in-collaboration-with-afrojack-and-jim-beanz/story-D2Ow6kVAzWgQCqLl1wevZI.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328203346/https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/ananya-birla-launched-a-single-in-collaboration-with-afrojack-and-jim-beanz/story-D2Ow6kVAzWgQCqLl1wevZI.html |archive-date=28 March 2019 |access-date=23 January 2017 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> A remix by Dutch DJ [[Afrojack]] of "Livin’ the Life" makes Birla the first Indian artist to get a worldwide release through PM:AM Recordings and hit over 14 million views on YouTube as of June 2017.<ref>{{Cite news |last=George |first=Nina C |date=13 March 2017 |title=I love making history |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/601020/i-love-making-history.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328215057/https://www.deccanherald.com/content/601020/i-love-making-history.html |archive-date=28 March 2019 |access-date=30 March 2017 |work=Deccan Herald}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Livin' the Life by Ananya Birla (Afrojack remix) | date=17 March 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQDXkdH9sbE |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180517151159/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQDXkdH9sbE |archive-date=17 May 2018 |access-date=30 June 2017 |via=YouTube}}</ref>

She released her next single, "Meant to be" in July 2017, which was subsequently certified Platinum as per the Indian Music Industry (IMI) recognised criteria for certifications. This makes Birla the first Indian artist with an English single to go platinum.<ref name="BusStandard">{{Cite news |date=28 November 2017 |title=Ananya Birla's 'Meant to be' certified platinum |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/ananya-birla-s-meant-to-be-certified-platinum-117112800524_1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190503153713/https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/ananya-birla-s-meant-to-be-certified-platinum-117112800524_1.html |archive-date=3 May 2019 |access-date=15 July 2019 |work=Business Standard |agency=IANS}}</ref> In January 2017, she supported [[Coldplay]] at the Global Citizen Festival.<ref>{{Cite news |date=29 January 2017 |title=Coldplay Concert Live Updates: Global Citizen Festival has an all star lineup |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Coldplay-Concert-Live-Updates-Global-Citizen-Festival-has-an-all-star-lineup/articleshow/55511650.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180731220521/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Coldplay-Concert-Live-Updates-Global-Citizen-Festival-has-an-all-star-lineup/articleshow/55511650.cms |archive-date=31 July 2018 |access-date=2 May 2018 |work=The Times of India}}</ref>

She released her single "Hold On" on 1 March 2018.<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 March 2018 |title=English music is my calling: Ananya Birla |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/exclusive-interviews/english-music-is-my-calling-ananya-birla-1502626761.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612145008/https://www.thestatesman.com/exclusive-interviews/english-music-is-my-calling-ananya-birla-1502626761.html |archive-date=12 June 2018 |access-date=24 April 2018 |work=The Statesman}}</ref> On 7 June 2018, she released her fourth single "Circles".<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 June 2018 |title=Singer-entrepreneur Ananya Birla releases her fourth single 'Circles' |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/singer-entrepreneur-ananya-birla-releases-her-fourth-single-circles/articleshow/64542508.cms |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180620101341/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/singer-entrepreneur-ananya-birla-releases-her-fourth-single-circles/articleshow/64542508.cms |archive-date=20 June 2018 |access-date=20 June 2018 |work=The Economic Times}}</ref> On 17 January 2019, she released her 5th single and 1st song of 2019 "Better", which was viewed 4 million times on YouTube within 2 days of its release.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ananya Birla Biography, Education, Music, Videos – The Official Website |url=https://www.ananyabirla.com/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123173940/https://www.ananyabirla.com/ |archive-date=23 January 2019 |access-date=19 January 2019}}</ref>

She released her debut EP ''Fingerprint'' in May 2019, via UMG and Island Records UK. It included "Blackout" featuring [[Vector (rapper)|Vector]] and [[Wurld (musician)|Wurld]], which was one of the first collaborations between major artists from India and [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ananya Birla |url=https://www.music-news.com/review/UK/13754/Interview/Ananya-Birla |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125181952/https://www.music-news.com/review/UK/13754/Interview/Ananya-Birla |archive-date=25 January 2021 |access-date=23 February 2021 |website=Music-News.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

In September 2019, Birla released ‘Day Goes By’ with [[Sean Kingston]], who she met when they toured in India together.<ref name="billboard.com">{{Cite magazine |last=Graff |first=Gary |date=18 September 2019 |title=Ananya Birla Shares 'Day Goes By' Video ft. Sean Kingston: Premiere |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8530418/ananya-birla-day-goes-by-sean-kingston-video |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926040202/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8530418/ananya-birla-day-goes-by-sean-kingston-video |archive-date=26 September 2021 |access-date=23 February 2021 |magazine=Billboard |language=en}}</ref>

In 2020, she signed with Maverick Management in Los Angeles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ananya Birla: It feels amazing to now officially be a part of the Maverick Family |url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/200519-ananya-birla-it-feels-amazing-now-officially |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119121135/http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/200519-ananya-birla-it-feels-amazing-now-officially |archive-date=19 January 2021 |access-date=23 February 2021 |website=radioandmusic.com |language=en}}</ref> Later that year, she released "Let There Be Love"<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=25 July 2020 |title=Ananya Birla announces a new upcoming song, Let There Be Love |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/culture/music/2020/jul/25/ananya-birla-announces-a-new-upcoming-song-let-there-be-love-26791.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125081302/https://www.indulgexpress.com/culture/music/2020/jul/25/ananya-birla-announces-a-new-upcoming-song-let-there-be-love-26791.html |archive-date=25 January 2021 |access-date=23 February 2021 |website=indulgexpress.com |language=en}}</ref> and "Everybody's Lost"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brow |first=Jason |date=6 November 2020 |title=Ananya Finds The 'Strength' To Pursue Her Dreams In Empowering New Song 'Everybody's Lost' |url=https://hollywoodlife.com/2020/11/06/ananya-interview-everybody-lost-song-video/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127140208/https://hollywoodlife.com/2020/11/06/ananya-interview-everybody-lost-song-video/ |archive-date=27 November 2020 |access-date=23 February 2021 |website=Hollywood Life |language=en-US}}</ref> becoming the first Indian artist to be featured on an American national top 40 pop radio show, ''Sirius XM Hits.<ref name=":0" />''

She has performed at some of the biggest music events in Asia including [[Global Citizen Festival|Global Citizen]], Oktoberfest, and [[Sunburn Festival|Sunburn]],<ref name="flaunt.com">{{Cite web |title=Ananya Birla / Overcoming Stereotypes, Stigma & New Single "Let There Be Love" |url=https://flaunt.com/content/ananya-overcoming-stereotypes-stigma-amp-new-single-let-there-be-love |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216063344/https://flaunt.com/content/ananya-overcoming-stereotypes-stigma-amp-new-single-let-there-be-love |archive-date=16 December 2020 |access-date=23 February 2021 |website=Flaunt |language=en-US}}</ref> Asia's biggest electronic music festival, and has toured with [[Wiz Khalifa]].<ref name="billboard.com" />

Birla's "Hindustani Way" is the official CHEER SONG for the Indian Olympic at the 2021 Olympics, composed by [[A. R. Rahman]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-14 |title=AR Rahman and Ananya Birla launch Tokyo Olympics cheer song 'Hindustani Way' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/ar-rahman-ananya-birla-tokyo-olympics-cheer-song-hindustani-way-7404581/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114060503/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/ar-rahman-ananya-birla-tokyo-olympics-cheer-song-hindustani-way-7404581/ |archive-date=14 November 2022 |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> {{vague|date=April 2026}}

=== Acting career ===
In 2022, Birla made her acting debut after being featured in the song "Inaam" from ''[[Rudra: The Edge of Darkness]]'', a [[streaming television]] series.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ananya Birla croons for Ajay Devgn's OTT debut "Rudra", adds a haunting & dark quality to the track 'Inaam. |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/ananya-birla-croons-for-ajay-devgns-ott-debut-rudra-adds-a-haunting-dark-quality-to-the-track-inaam/articleshow/89970064.cms |website=Economic Times |date=3 March 2022 |access-date=January 24, 2023 |archive-date=24 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124103325/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/ananya-birla-croons-for-ajay-devgns-ott-debut-rudra-adds-a-haunting-dark-quality-to-the-track-inaam/articleshow/89970064.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> She made her full-fledged acting debut in 2023, with a spy thriller titled ''Shlok: The Desi Sherlock'', directed by [[Kunal Kohli]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Bobby Deol and Ananya Birla start shooting for Kunal Kohli's next "Shlok – The Desi Sherlock." |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/bobby-deol-and-ananya-birla-start-shooting-for-kunal-kohlis-next/articleshow/94071455.cms |website=Times of India |access-date=January 24, 2023 |archive-date=24 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124103327/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/bobby-deol-and-ananya-birla-start-shooting-for-kunal-kohlis-next/articleshow/94071455.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Artistry ==

=== Musical style ===
Her work is often characterized{{By whom|date=August 2025}} as dance-pop and EDM. However, she has experimented with different music genres. She has stated, "Music is not a career for me. It’s who I am. It’s the most honest part of me."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Inamdar |first=Anamm |date=2025-04-08 |title=ELLE Impact Cover Star: Business, Music And Meaning—Ananya Birla Is What The New Age of Leadership Looks Like |url=https://elle.in/cover/elle-impact-cover-star-business-music-and-meaningananya-birla-is-what-the-new-age-of-leadership-looks-like-8938034 |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=Elle India |language=en}}</ref>

=== Influences ===
Early in her career, she cited the works of [[Eminem]] and [[Kurt Cobain]] as influences—for both their work and the way they performed, as well as the impact they had on an audience. She said, "Cobain and Eminem are worlds apart, but they share the ability to be brutally honest in their music."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Deepali |title=Rhythm divine! Ananya Birla on her musical influences |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-rhythm-divine-ananya-birla-on-her-musical-influences-2631071 |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref>

=== Songwriting ===
Birla's musical journey began as a child with the santoor. At 13, she had switched to singing, and around the same time, she started writing poetry, which led to songwriting. During her college days at Oxford, she taught herself the guitar, calling it "a great companion during a tough time." She was enrolled in an economics and management programme during the day and performed at London open mics at night. "I realised this is what I want to do for the rest of my life. Seeing people react to my singing was so satisfying and addictive."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shah |first=Rishna |date=2021-04-09 |title=Ananya Birla on carving her own career, entrepreneurship, and mental health: "Music made me feel like I fit in somewhere" |url=https://www.vogue.in/culture-and-living/content/ananya-birla-on-mental-health-music-cover-story-vogue-india-april-2021 |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=Vogue India |language=en-IN}}</ref>

== Campaign work ==
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While in England, Birla became aware of a student helpline that helped young people suffering from anxiety and depression.<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 May 2016 |title=What's in a name: I want to build my own legacy says Ananya Birla |work=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/supplement/story/20160523-ananya-birla-kumar-mangalam-birla-svatantra-microfinance-build-my-own-legacy-733562-2016-05-15 |access-date=23 January 2017 |archive-date=14 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171114155231/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/ananya-birla-kumar-mangalam-birla-svatantra-microfinance-build-my-own-legacy/1/667226.html |url-status=live }}</ref> After university, she returned to India and, along with her mother, set up a mental health initiative called MPower aiming to stamp out the stigma towards people with mental illness across India. MPower is also responsible for opening a treatment centre for children suffering from mental health conditions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mpower homepage |url=https://www.mpowerminds.com/ |accessdate=23 January 2017 |archive-date=2 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202115437/https://www.mpowerminds.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mpower tied up with the Government of Maharashtra and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to launch a 24x7 free helpline.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mishra |first=Lalatendu |date=3 April 2020 |title=Coronavirus {{!}} Maharashtra, BMC, Mpower tie up to launch mental health helpline |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/coronavirus-maharashtra-bmc-mpower-tie-up-to-launch-mental-health-helpline/article31248628.ece |access-date=23 February 2021 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=27 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227064649/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/coronavirus-maharashtra-bmc-mpower-tie-up-to-launch-mental-health-helpline/article31248628.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> 45 thousand people had called within 2 months of the launch.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Anand |first=Aditya |date=4 June 2020 |title=45,000 dial mental health helpline in 2 months |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/45000-dial-mental-health-helpline-in-2-months/article31743515.ece |access-date=23 February 2021 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=6 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506115256/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/45000-dial-mental-health-helpline-in-2-months/article31743515.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>

She is an ambassador for the [[National Alliance on Mental Illness]],<ref name="flaunt.com"/> the United States’ largest grassroots mental health organisation dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cook |first=Mike |title=Free education program is for those dealing with adults with mental illness |url=https://www.lascrucesbulletin.com/stories/free-education-program-is-for-those-dealing-with-adults-with-mental-illness,5670 |access-date=23 February 2021 |website=Las Cruces Bulletin |date=28 January 2021 |language=en |archive-date=24 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224130945/https://www.lascrucesbulletin.com/stories/free-education-program-is-for-those-dealing-with-adults-with-mental-illness,5670 |url-status=live }}</ref>

She launched the Ananya Birla Foundation in 2020<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ananya Birla: My foundation has donated to save the children with masks; I'm trying my best to do my bit |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/ananya-birla-my-foundation-has-donated-to-save-the-children-with-masks-im-trying-my-best-to-do-my-bit/articleshow/76518649.cms |access-date=23 February 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=10 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810142518/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/ananya-birla-my-foundation-has-donated-to-save-the-children-with-masks-im-trying-my-best-to-do-my-bit/articleshow/76518649.cms |url-status=live |last1=Purkayastha |first1=Pallabi Dey }}</ref> with a COVID-19 relief project that involved providing menstruation kits, PPE kits, and protective equipment to women and hospitals across Maharashtra. The Foundation also worked to provide essentials to migrant workers during the pandemic.<ref name="markets.ft.com">{{Cite web |title=ImagineAR Announces Agreement with Indian Superstar Singer Ananya Birla – Company Announcement – FT.com |url=https://markets.ft.com/data/announce/full?dockey=600-202012100630CANADANWCANADAPR_C9608-1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926025527/https://markets.ft.com/data/announce/full?dockey=600-202012100630CANADANWCANADAPR_C9608-1 |archive-date=26 September 2021 |access-date=23 February 2021 |website=Financial Times}}</ref>

In July 2024, Ananya Birla collaborated with the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS) to enhance mental health and career support for students in Delhi. This initiative trained psychologists in therapeutic techniques, including art-based therapy, enabling children to express themselves through creative outlets. The program aimed to reach over 30,000 students by March 2025<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ananya Birla & IHBAS are on the Frontline Bringing Mental Health Awareness Directly to Our School Campuses (press release)|url=https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/ananya-birla-ihbas-are-on-the-frontline-bringing-mental-health-awareness-directly-to-our-school-campuses-124100800877_1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009020602/https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/ananya-birla-ihbas-are-on-the-frontline-bringing-mental-health-awareness-directly-to-our-school-campuses-124100800877_1.html |archive-date=9 October 2024 |access-date=2025-02-17 |website=www.business-standard.com |language=en-US |url-status=live }}</ref>

In April 2025, the Ananya Birla Foundation organized the 'Mpowering Minds Summit 2025' to drive urgent reforms in youth mental health. The summit aimed to strengthen mental health infrastructure, eliminate stigma, and integrate mental health education into school curricula.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mpowering Minds Summit 2025 To Drive Urgent Reforms In Youth Mental Health – BW Healthcare World |url=https://www.bwhealthcareworld.com/article/mpowering-minds-summit-2025-to-drive-urgent-reforms-in-youth-mental-health-548048 |access-date=2025-02-17 |website=BW Health |language=en}}</ref>

== Discography ==

=== Extended plays ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+List of extended plays
! rowspan="2" scope="col" style="width:9.5em;" |Title
! rowspan="2" scope="col" style="width:21.5em;" |Details
! colspan="5" scope="col" |Tracklisting
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" |No.
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" |Title
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" |Writer(s)
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" |Producer(s)
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" |Length
|-
! rowspan="5" |''Fingerprint''
| rowspan="5" |
* Released: 17 May 2019
* Label: [[Island Records]] UK, [[Universal Music India]]
* Format: Digital download, [[Streaming media|streaming]]
|1.
|"Blackout" (featuring [[Vector (rapper)|Vector]] and [[Wurld (musician)|WurlD]])
|
|
|2:21
|-
|2.
|"All Night Long."
|
|
|3:44
|-
|3.
|"Love Suicide."
|
|
|3:25
|-
|4.
|"Disappear"
|
|
|3:13
|-
| colspan="4" |Total length:
|12:44
|}

=== Singles ===
'''Studio albums'''

* ''Livin The Life'' (2016)
* Livin' The Life (Afrojack Remix) (2017)
* Meant To Be (2017)
* Hold On (2018)
* Circles (2018)
* Better (2019)
* Unstoppable (2019)
* Blackout (2019)
* Day Goes By (feat. Sean Kingston) (2019)
* Let There Be Love (2020) (2023(
* Everybody's Lost (2020)
* Hindustani Way (with A.R. Rahman) (2021)
* When I'm Alone (2021)
* Give Me Up (2021)
* Deny Me (2021)
* Do It Anyway (2021)
* Inaam (feat. Audio Salvage Collective) (2022)
* Beymaaniyan (feat. [[Ikka Singh|Ikka]]) (2022)
* Teri Meri Kahani (2022)
* Kya Karein (feat. Ankur Tewari) (2022)
* Yaari (2023)
* Dil Karda (feat. [[Kumaar]] & Rahul Sathu) (2023)
* Caught Up (2023)
* Caught Up (feat. L.A.X) (2023)
* Sheeshe Ka Dil (feat. OAFF & Savera) (2023)
* Brave Together (2023)
* Cuffed (Jo Tha Mila) (feat. Offset) (2023)
* Jazbaati Hai Dil (with [[Armaan Malik#:~:text=Armaan Malik (born 22 July,, Punjabi, Urdu and Malayalam.|Armaan Malik]]) (2024)
* 24 (2025)

===Film===
* ''[[Do Aur Do Pyaar]]'' (2024)

*

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.ananyabirla.com/ Ananya Birla's official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123173940/https://www.ananyabirla.com/ |date=23 January 2019 }}

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Ananya Birla - Revision history

JerrodOverstreet at 05:58, 6 May 2026