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2 hours ago
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Bye Bye Lafufu! Ananya Panday's Chanel Bag Gets New Travel Buddy, Check It Out
Last Updated: Ananya Panday bids goodbye to her viral doll Lafufu and welcomes a new travel buddy, Cry Baby, seen hanging on her Chanel bag. We are loving the upgrade! Ananya Panday's Lafufu quickly won over the internet when a video of her chatting with Orry circulated online, but it looks like the actress has said her goodbyes to her previous doll and that her Chanel bag has gotten a new friend. Today, Ananya took to her Instagram to introduce her followers to her new travel partner after Lafufu—it's her Cry Baby doll. While sharing a picture of a crying doll attached to her bag, Ananya wrote, 'Bye bye Lafufu, it's my Cry Baby's time to shine." Earlier, Ananya and Orry's hilarious conversation went viral, where the social media sensation could be seen confronting Ananya about whether her Labubu dolls are fake. While reacting to it, she called them 'Lafufus" and not 'Labubus." When Orry asked if Ananya's doll was fake, she said, 'It is, but it's on a Chanel bag, so no one will ever know." The video is going viral across social media platforms, and fans are praising Ananya for owning up to her fake dolls and being nonchalant. On the work front, Ananya has been impressing the audience with her performances. She was most recently seen in the period courtroom drama Kesari Chapter 2, alongside Akshay Kumar and R. Madhavan. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the film was produced under the banner of Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. Kesari Chapter 2 depicted the story of C. Sankaran Nair, a lawyer who went up against the British Empire in a judicial battle following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The film follows his efforts to uncover the truth about the slaughter and fight the British Raj through a legal suit. Ananya Panday will next be seen in the romantic comedy Chaand Mera Dil, along with actor Lakshya, known for his performance in Kill. The official release date of the film is yet to be announced. She will also soon begin filming season 2 of Amazon Prime Video's Call Me Bae. Meanwhile, on the personal front, Ananya is on cloud nine as she celebrates her brother Ahaan Panday's debut Saiyaara's grand success. The romantic drama starring Ahaan alongside Aneet Panday has taken the box office by storm, and within a week of its release, it has already crossed the lifetime collection of Aashiqui 2. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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a day ago
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Is that Labubu fake? How Lafufus, copycat of the viral Chinese doll, are a cult hit
Bollywood actor Ananya Panday doesn't own Labubus, but its knockoff, Lafufus. As the monster plushie made by Chinese toy maker Pop Mart becomes a global sensation, its copycat version has flooded the markets. Lafufus are cheap, they are weirder than the original, and have a fan following of their own read more A man walks with two Labubu plush toys hanging from his backpack straps along a pedestrian street on The Bund in Shanghai. The toys are a hit and now fake versions, Lafufu, have flooded the market. AFP It's the accessory of the year. The Labubu is everywhere. From Rihanna to BLACKPINK's Lisa, everyone is flaunting one. Bollywood, of course, has jumped onto the bandwagon. Urvashi Rautela carried four Labubus to Wimbledon. Ananya Panday has been seen showing off the plush toy monster on her Chanel bag… Turns out her dolls are fake. It's not a Labubu but a 'Lafufu'. Wonder what's going on. We dive into the world of Labubus and their fake dopplegangers, the Lafufus. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD How Labubu has become a global hit The quirky toy with mischievous eyes and sharp teeth from Chinese toy maker Pop Mart debuted in 2019. The viral elf-like creatures were storybook characters from a Hong Kong artist and author, Kasing Lung's 2015 'The Monsters' book series, before they became collectables. However, Labubu became a global sensation only a couple of months ago after celebrities like Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and Kim Kardashian started. What the rich and famous endorse, the ordinary folk want a piece of. The monster doll became a TikTok trend, and in no time, long queues were seen outside shops in Shanghai, Dubai and London to grab the headline-making dolls. Such is the craze that fans in the UK were fighting over them. What's the big deal about Labubu? It is hard to explain. The furry plushies come in several colours and are sold in blind boxes. It means you do not know which Labubu you have bought until you open the box. This surprise element is part of the appeal and the possibility that you could snap up a rare 'secret' Labubu. Labubus – often clipped to bags or belts – are sold from $20 (approx Rs 1700) to $30 (approx Rs 2,500). However, rare editions go for hundreds of dollars. Last month, a life-size doll sold for more than $170,000 (Rs 1.46 crore) at the first Labubu art auction hosted by Yongle Auction in China; it attracted over 1,000 bidders. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The popularity of the toy has sent Pop Mart's profits soaring. The Beijing-based company said it expects profits for the period to jump by at least 350 per cent as revenues more than tripled. Visitors look at a set of three Labubu sculptures from a series called 'Three Wise Labubu' at an exhibition of Yongle International Auction, in Beijing, China, June 6. The set was later sold for 510,000 yuan at the Yongle International Auction. Reuters Pop Mart is not selling Labubus in India. However, resellers are selling the dolls online – Rs 2,299 for the plushies. The blind box ones are going for more than Rs 3,000, and the limited edition Labubus are selling for anywhere between Rs 7,000 to Rs 12,000. However, their authenticity cannot be guaranteed. Knockoffs are flooding the markets. Fake versions are selling in India for Rs 899. They are being dubbed as Lafufu. People look at Labubu dolls at the flagship store of Pop Mart in Shanghai, China. The rise in demand has led to a shortage of the toys, with fake versions entering the market. Reuters How Lafufu, the fake Labubu, is winning fans The high demand for Labubu has led to copies of the doll being sold worldwide. Bollywood actor Ananya Panday ended up with fake dolls. A video shared by socialite Orry, a friend of Panday, revealed that she wasn't carrying Labubus, but Lafufus. 'My friend Ridhima was trying to start a Labubu business and she ordered 100 of them but she got the Lafufus,' Panday revealed. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD However, the actor is not the only one no qualms about the fake toy. Like Labubus, Labubus are growing in popularity. With original elf-like dolls being sold exclusively by Pop Mart, there is a growing scarcity. That has given birth to Lafufu. The knockoffs are sold on the streets and online at cheaper prices, and they are easier to get your hands on. And they look weirder. Victoria Bystritsky, a 25-year-old from California, brought three Labububs back in April from an e-commerce platform for $150 (Rs 12,957). Then her fiancé purchased a fake Labubu at a gas station, and she was taken by it, according to a report in The New York Times (NYT). '… when I unboxed that Lafufu, it was just so funny looking,' she said. Bystritsky said that the appeal for Lafufus was all about how they were a terrible copy of Labubu. The Lafufu purchased from the gas station had crooked ears and bright pink eyes, unlike the real doll. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD However, there is no shame in owing the Lafufu. Buying dupes is a growing trend among millennials and GenZers who look to normalise buying counterfeit luxury goods, reports NYT. TikTok and Instagram have several Lafufu unboxing videos. The Labubu community on Reddit sees several users who share secrets of the best places to find Lafufus. Shein and Alibaba are said to be popular. A woman walks through soap bubbles as people look at Labubu-themed toys on sale on a sidewalk in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Fake versions of the doll are growing in popularity across the world. Reuters How do you tell Labubu from Lafufu? The real version, the Labubu, has exactly nine teeth, nothing less, nothing more. It has a peach-pink face and comes in a matte box with an official QR code, which takes you to the Pop Mart website. The doll has a seal on its right foot that is visible only through a UV lamp. The Labubu has clean lines and the fabric is of good quality. Lafufus are hurriedly made, poorly stitched and often come apart. Are Lafufus bothering Pop Mart? China is cracking down on Lafufus, which are being sold across the country in roadside stores and on the streets. Chinese customs officials have seized tens and thousands of fake dolls recently. In China, the Lafufu costs 39 yuan (Rs 469) as compared to 159 yuan (Rs 1,913) for the original. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Amid the rising popularity of the counterfeit dolls, Pop Mart has applied to trade mark the name, Lafufu. It is a defensive move against copyright infringement. Authorities across the UK and Europe are also reportedly warning against Lafufus and confiscation counterfeit toys. The fake dolls are a choking hazard and are made with toxic chemicals. Close to 100 boxes have been seized from Wales, and 370 dolls from Scotland due to safety concerns, reports the Independent. Like the Labubu, the Lafufu too seems to be omnipresent. And it has a fan following of its own. With inputs from agencies
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How a business idea left Ananya Panday with fake Labubu dolls on her 'Chanel bag', reveals actress
Labubu dolls, the quirky designer plush toys that have taken Gen Z and social media by storm, are now more than just collectibles—they're fashion statements. These mischievous monsters from Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung's The Monsters series are being spotted on the arms and bags of many celebrities, from Urvashi Rautela flaunting four at Wimbledon to Khushi Kapoor and even her father Boney Kapoor comparing them to social media personality not all of these cuddly companions are the real deal. Enter Lafufu—the name given to counterfeit versions of Labubu dolls, which have flooded online marketplaces due to soaring demand and skyrocketing prices. While originals can cost anywhere from Rs 2,500 to Rs 5,500, Lafufus are sold for just a few hundred a now-viral video posted by socialite and friend Orhan Awatramani, Ananya Panday openly acknowledged that the dolls on her Chanel handbag weren't genuine Labubus. When Orry zoomed in on the toy and asked, 'Ananya, is this fake?' the actress smiled and replied, 'It is! But it's on a Chanel bag, so no one will ever know.'The video also revealed how Ananya ended up with the imitation dolls in the first place. Explaining the mix-up, she said, 'My friend Ridhima was trying to start a Labubu business and she ordered 100 of them but she got the Lafufus.' Instead of discarding them, Ananya decided to make the best of the situation—attaching the knockoffs to her luxury confession struck a chord with fans online. Many praised her for being honest and unfazed, with one user commenting, 'She is so chill about it… loved it,' while others joked, 'Buy Lafufu, it's Indian. Labubu is Chinese.'This isn't the first time Ananya has been seen with the viral dolls. She's been photographed multiple times at the airport with Labubu dolls hanging from her expensive designer bags , which until now, were presumed the work front, Ananya was last seen in Kesari Chapter 2, playing a lawyer alongside Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan. She now has two upcoming films—Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, a romantic comedy directed by Sameer Vidwans where she stars opposite Kartik Aaryan, and Chand Mera Dil, a romantic drama by Vivek Soni, co-starring Lakshya and Pratham she's currently rooting for her cousin Ahaan Panday's debut film Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri, which releases tomorrow.
News18
6 days ago
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- News18
Ananya Panday Admits Her Labubus Are 'FAKE': 'They're On A Chanel Bag, No One Will Know'
Ananya Panday carried two Labubu dolls and confessed to Orry that they were fakes. News18 Ananya Panday has revealed that her Labubus are fake! You read that right. The Bollywood star told her friend Orry in a video that her Labubu dolls are fake, due to a misunderstanding on another friend's part. However, Ananya Panday doesn't care and owns the fake dolls as they're attached to her expensive Chanel bag, which is real. In a video captured by Orry, Ananya Panday said, 'My friend was trying to start a Labubu business, and ordered 100 of them. But, she called for Lafufus and not Labubus." When Orry asked if Ananya's doll was fake, she said, 'It is, but it's on a Chanel bag, so no one will ever know." The video is going viral across social media platforms, and fans are praising Ananya for owning up to her fake dolls and being nonchalant. View this post on Instagram A post shared by cameraclips2 (@cameraclips2) Meanwhile, on the work front, after wrapping the Croatia schedule of her upcoming romantic drama, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, Ananya Panday has now kicked off the film's shooting in Rajasthan. Helmed by Sameer Vidwans, the project also features Kartik Aaryan in the lead role and will be hitting the big screens on Valentine's Day 2026. Backed by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, the film marks Ananya's second on-screen collaboration with Kartik after the success of the comedy-entertainer, Pati Patni Aur Woh. Ananya Panday was last seen in the period courtroom drama, Kesari Chapter 2, along with Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the film was produced under the banner of Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. Kesari Chapter 2 depicted the story of C Sankaran Nair, a lawyer who went up against the British Empire in a judicial battle following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The film follows his efforts to uncover the truth about the slaughter and fight the British Raj through a legal suit. Ananya Panday will be next seen in the romantic comedy, Chaand Mera Dil, along with actor Lakshaya, known for his performance in Kill. The official release date of the film is yet to be announced. She will also soon begin filming season 2 of Amazon Prime Video's Call Me Bae. First Published: July 16, 2025, 16:31 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ananya Panday casually admits her Labubu is fake!
Ananya Panday humorously revealed that the Labubu doll adorning her Chanel bag is actually a Lafufu, a knockoff version. Her friend's failed business venture resulted in a surplus of these fake dolls, which Ananya embraced as a quirky accessory. The internet lauded her candidness and nonchalant attitude towards sporting a counterfeit item on a luxury bag. The internet can't get enough of Labubu dolls, those oddly adorable plush toys with goofy grins, wide eyes, and furry little bodies. Originally from China, these collector-favourite dolls can cost anywhere from ₹2,500 to ₹5,500, depending on the edition. But naturally, with anything this viral, knockoffs are everywhere. Enter the Lafufua , name given to fake Labubus, now flooding both online shops and street markets for a few hundred bucks. While most people shy away from admitting they've bought a Lafufu, Ananya Panday just went ahead and dropped the mic with her confession. In a behind-the-scenes video posted by socialite Orry, Ananya casually shared that the Labubu attached to her Chanel bag isn't even real. Apparently, a friend of hers had ordered 100 dolls hoping to start a Labubu biz, but what they got instead? A pile of Lafufus. And instead of letting them go to waste, Ananya decided to accessorise her luxury handbag with them. Honestly, kind of iconic. In her words: 'My friend was trying to start a Labubu business and ordered 100 of them. But she called for Lafufus and not Labubus… It is, but it's on a Chanel bag, so no one will ever know.' The most recent viral sensation in the fashion world is the monstrous Labubu doll that is being used as a bag charm. As the original Labubu dolls are priced around Rs 5,000-6,000 in India, apps are selling fake Labubu dolls that have an uncanny resemblance to the original doll. Although they do look like a voodoo doll, girls are going gaga over them too and are purchasing them for just Rs 600. (Image Credits: Pinterest) Of course, the internet was here for it. Fans loved how unbothered and real she was about the whole thing. One Instagram user commented, 'Haha she is so chill about it… loved it,' while another wrote, 'At least she's honest!' A few even joked about nationalism, saying, 'Buy Lafufu, it's Indian. Labubu is Chinese.' Moral of the story? You can own your knockoff with flair, as long as it's hanging off a designer bag and you've got Ananya Panday-level confidence.
