Old video of 'Saiyaara' star Ahaan Panday lip-syncing to hit song from 2005 Mohit Suri film goes viral. Netizens react: 'Bro's been training ...'

Economic Times

3 days ago

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Ahaan Panday was recently seen lip-syncing to an old Bollywood song in a viral video. Netizens praised his love for Hindi cinema. His debut film, 'Saiyaara', has become a global hit. It earned ₹270 crore in 12 days. Ahaan and Aneet Padda became the first debutants to cross the ₹400 crore mark. The film's success highlights Ahaan's dedication.
Agencies A resurfaced video of a much younger Ahaan lip-syncing to the beloved song Agar Tum Mil Jao has recently caught fire on Reddit's BollyBlindsGossip forum. Today, he has tasted gargantuan success with his debut film 'Saiyaara,' but Ahaan Pandey has always been a certified Bollywood buff. An old video of the actor lip-syncing to the popular chartbuster 'Agar Tum Mil Jao' has gone viral on the subreddit BollyBlindsGossip. Netizens gushed on his unrepentant passion for Bollywood and how he had never tried to hide it.Sharing the clip, one Reddit user wrote, 'Bro's been training for his Saiyaara debut for a long time... it shows!'Reddit users praised his dedication, with one commenting that Ahaan seemed to have been preparing for Saiyaara long before he officially stepped into the industry. Many users were touched by the video, noting that it was refreshing to see a star kid who genuinely appreciates and respects Hindi cinema instead of treating it as just another career path. One Redditor remarked that while they usually criticize nepotism, Ahaan appeared to be an exception—someone whose love for Bollywood feels sincere and earned. Bro's been training for his Saiyaara debut since a long time... it shows 👀🤣
byu/Chai_Lijiye inBollyBlindsNGossip Another user joked about Ahaan being with YRF for six years without any major script or launch, emphasizing his patience and commitment. Unlike other privileged actors from film families who often show more interest in Western pop culture and Hollywood, Ahaan remained loyal to his Bollywood roots, the comment pointed out.Some netizens even noted that Ahaan might have been mocked by his contemporaries for being overly enthusiastic about Indian cinema. Yet, with Saiyaara now dominating the box office, it's clear who's having the last laugh.Incidentally, the song 'Agar Tum Mil Jao' is from the 2005 Mohit Suri directorial 'Zeher'. The movie starred Emraan Hashmi and Udita Goswami.
Ahaan Pandey's cinematic journey hit a major milestone with Saiyaara, which not only became a massive hit but also made him and co-star Aneet Padda the first debutants to headline a film that crossed the Rs 400 crore mark globally.
According to Sacnilk's box office data, director Mohit Suri's romantic drama raked in an impressive Rs 270 crore within the first 12 days of its theatrical release. This exceptional performance has cemented Saiyaara as one of the biggest openings for first-time lead actors in recent Bollywood history.