Ananya Birla

Ananya Birla

Facts

  • Ananya began learning the santoor when she was 11 years old.
  • She taught herself to play the guitar while studying at Oxford.
  • During her university years, she performed at pubs and clubs in London.
  • Her debut single “Livin' the Life” was released in 2016.
  • She founded Svatantra Microfin at the age of 17.
  • Forbes named her among Asia's Women to Watch in 2016.
  • She has worked with international musicians and released English-language pop music.
  • She has been involved with Mpower, a mental-health initiative associated with her family.
  • She has performed and released music in addition to her business ventures.
  • She has explored acting alongside her established careers in music and entrepreneurship.