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Anya Chalotra | Source: Getty Images
Anya Chalotra | Source: Getty Images

Does Anya Chalotra Have a Boyfriend? She Keeps Her Love Life Away from the Media

Jana Stevens
May 23, 2023
07:15 P.M.

Anya Chalotra, known for her captivating performance in "The Witcher," keeps her personal life under wraps, leaving fans curious about her romantic status. If she has a boyfriend, he remains in the shadows, untouched by the middle child's pursuit of the spotlight.

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In theory, Anya Chalotra's first job in 2018, "Wanderlust," had the potential to make her a star. Still, it would take another year for global fame to find her in "The Witcher" opposite Henry Cavill, who plays the title character.

The British-Indian actress, born July 21, 1996, has also done voice work in "Sherwood" and "The Cipher." Despite her fame, she prefers to keep her family's life out of the spotlight, which extends to her romantic life.

Anya Chalotra and Henry Cavill speak at "The Witcher:" A Netflix Original Series Panel during 2019 Comic-Con International at San Diego Convention Center, on July 19, 2019, in San Diego, California. | Source: Getty Images

Anya Chalotra and Henry Cavill speak at "The Witcher:" A Netflix Original Series Panel during 2019 Comic-Con International at San Diego Convention Center, on July 19, 2019, in San Diego, California. | Source: Getty Images

Anya Chalotra Has Onscreen Chemistry with Henry Cavill's Character, but It Doesn't Mean They're Involved in Real Life

Fans who binge-watch Netflix series sometimes become attached and invested in the characters' romantic lives, leading some to seek solace between seasons by exploring the actors' personal lives.

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Recent examples of this phenomenon are Lee Rodriguez and Megan Suri from "Never Have I Ever" and Minyeong Choi and Anna Cathcart in the newly released "XO, Kitty." While the sparks fly onscreen, accepting that the lovers are just acting can be challenging.

And just like the cases mentioned above, there is no evidence that a 'showmance' developed between Chalotra and Henry Cavill, who portrays the gruff Geralt of Rivia.

(L to R) Anya Chalotra, Henry Cavill and Freya Allan attend the world premiere of Netflix's "The Witcher" at Vue West End, on December 16, 2019, in London, England.| Source: Getty Images

(L to R) Anya Chalotra, Henry Cavill and Freya Allan attend the world premiere of Netflix's "The Witcher" at Vue West End, on December 16, 2019, in London, England.| Source: Getty Images

While their onscreen interactions are filled with sexual tension, they mutually respect each other's craft, and their off-screen relationship is limited to the latter.

"I think that whatever happens with the storytelling in season three, Anya is going to knock it out of the park," Cavill said in "The Witcher: Unlocked" in December 2021. He continued:

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"She is extraordinary at what she does with Yennefer. The subtlety in her performance Is mind-blowing. Like you are top-notch."

Freya Allan, Henry Cavill and, Anya Chalotra attend the world premiere of "The Witcher: Season 2" at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, on December 1, 2021, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Freya Allan, Henry Cavill and, Anya Chalotra attend the world premiere of "The Witcher: Season 2" at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, on December 1, 2021, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Cavill is not only a fan of the actress who portrays Yennefer, but he is also 'team Yennefer.' He feels that it has "always been true to Geralt's core that it is 'team Yennefer.'" Even when the "Man of Steel" actor plays the game adaptation, where he can technically do what he likes, he stays true to this.

Not having a deep online footprint was an advantage.

Chalotra thinks her co-star "is lovely!" She said, "He's a very sweet man—and the best person I could have worked with in this role—the enthusiasm and love he brings for 'The Witcher' is always inspiring."

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Anya Chalotra Prefers to Keep Her Private Life out of the Spotlight

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The actress has shared her simple social media strategy, "I choose to go on when I have a nice collection of photos to post." As of May 2023, the hobbyist photographer has only felt she met this criterion three times in 2023.

Two days into the New Year, she shared a delightful clip depicting people dancing by only showing their shadows against the wall. In the same post, she included a photo of women celebrating around a kitchen island.

Like with the rest of her account, there are no hints of a love interest at what looks like a house party. On March 2, she posted the spoils of an Acne Studios shopping spree and did a second post of a black and white street scene with an unidentified woman captioned with a sunrise emoji.

Josh Dylan and Anya Chalotra attend the world premiere of "The Witcher: Season 2" at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, on December 1, 2021, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Josh Dylan and Anya Chalotra attend the world premiere of "The Witcher: Season 2" at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, on December 1, 2021, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

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Before "The Witcher" became a streaming hit, Chalotra acted opposite Toni Collette in "Wanderlust," also on Netflix, so the success of the fantasy series came as a surprise.

Not having a deep online footprint was an advantage because she had no embarrassing selfies to delete. After all, she was "never a selfie taker." However, she admitted in a British newspaper that there was one category of posts she censored:

"But what I had to hide was, well, family photos. They don't need to be part of that at the moment."

Josh Dylan and Anya Chalotra attend the Paul Smith AW20 50th Anniversary show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 19, 2020, in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images

Josh Dylan and Anya Chalotra attend the Paul Smith AW20 50th Anniversary show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 19, 2020, in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images

Anya Chalotra Is Occasionally Seen on Josh Dylan's Instagram

Since 2020, British actor Josh Dylan, known for his role in "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again," has shared several photos of the voice actress from "The Cipher" on his social media.

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Had he not tagged her in the September 15, 2020 debut post, one might not have made out her figure pointing to fireworks. Similarly, in June 2021, she appeared in the final image of a carousel captioned, "Good blues and solid air."

Her brunette locks effectively acted as a curtain to obscure her face as she watched television with a puppy on her lap. The final post from October 13, 2021, featured a sweet snap of Chalotra posing in front of greenery.

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Anya's 'The Witcher' Character Has a Love Match in the Series

Henry Cavill might be older than Chalotra by quite a few years in real life, but her Yennefer character has life experience over his Geralt character. The witch is thought to be close to 100 years old in the fantasy show.

Yennefer and Geralt's relationship is an epic match tested through numerous challenging situations as they face dangerous monsters together.

Chalotra admitted after the second season that she does not know where Yennefer and her witcher lover stand as the season ended with her attempting to sacrifice his adopted daughter.

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Anya Chalotra Has a Warm Relationship with Her Family, and They Help with Her Mental Health

Chalotra employs various coping mechanisms to manage anxiety, including altering her breathing, practicing meditation, and engaging in physical activities such as walking or running.

In addition to her self-care routine, the actress finds solace in spending quality time with her family and indulging in the joy of cooking. She considers these activities to be integral to her mental health and well-being.

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In an interview published at the end of 2021, Chalotra shared her delightful weekend experiences, highlighting the importance of these moments in nurturing her overall happiness. She said:

"I had my brother and his girlfriend around for an early dinner on Sunday, and I made vegan naan for the first time in my new air-fryer. That was probably the highlight of my week."

The actress, who has followed a plant-based diet for several years, holds a strong connection to her Indian heritage. Her father, hailing from Punjab, India, has always instilled in his children a deep appreciation for their roots, significantly shaping her identity.

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