Meet Mahesh from Saiyaara, the low-key villain in Krish and Vaani's love story
The film also stars newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda
'Saiyaara' created history by crossing Rs 100 crore net in just four days
'Saiyaara', directed by Mohit Suri, is making waves at the box office and has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark in just four days. With this, it became the only Indian film led by two newcomers to hit that milestone.
While Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda make their big-screen debuts in this romantic drama, the film also marks a major breakthrough for actor Shaan R Grover, who plays Aneet's ex-boyfriend with grey shades. Though not new to acting, 'Saiyaara' is Shaan's first significant presence on the big screen after years of working behind the scenes and on OTT projects. Who is Shaan R Grover?
A Delhi native, Shaan studied at Modern School before pursuing college at Jai Hind in Mumbai. Starting off behind the camera, he worked as an assistant director on 'Sanam Teri Kasam'. Later, he trained as an actor under the guidance of celebrated casting director Shanoo Sharma, sharping his craft through theatre, workshops, and relentless auditions.
Shaan has appeared in several digital projects, including the Netflix film 'Nobleman' and web shows like 'Roohaniyat', 'Leaked', and 'Dus June Ki Raat'. Despite countless setbacks - including being replaced by star kids or social media influencers, He auditioned for over a thousand roles over four to five years, never losing hope.
The film's massive box office success has not only given newcomers like Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda, and Shaan R Grover a major platform, but has also solidified Mohit Suri's streak in delivering hits like 'Aashiqui 2', 'Ek Villain', and 'Malang'. 'Saiyaara' has been produced by Akshaye Widhani for Yash Raj Films.
'Saiyaara', directed by Mohit Suri, is making waves at the box office and has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark in just four days. With this, it became the only Indian film led by two newcomers to hit that milestone.
While Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda make their big-screen debuts in this romantic drama, the film also marks a major breakthrough for actor Shaan R Grover, who plays Aneet's ex-boyfriend with grey shades. Though not new to acting, 'Saiyaara' is Shaan's first significant presence on the big screen after years of working behind the scenes and on OTT projects. Who is Shaan R Grover?
A Delhi native, Shaan studied at Modern School before pursuing college at Jai Hind in Mumbai. Starting off behind the camera, he worked as an assistant director on 'Sanam Teri Kasam'. Later, he trained as an actor under the guidance of celebrated casting director Shanoo Sharma, sharping his craft through theatre, workshops, and relentless auditions.
Shaan has appeared in several digital projects, including the Netflix film 'Nobleman' and web shows like 'Roohaniyat', 'Leaked', and 'Dus June Ki Raat'. Despite countless setbacks - including being replaced by star kids or social media influencers, He auditioned for over a thousand roles over four to five years, never losing hope.
The film's massive box office success has not only given newcomers like Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda, and Shaan R Grover a major platform, but has also solidified Mohit Suri's streak in delivering hits like 'Aashiqui 2', 'Ek Villain', and 'Malang'. 'Saiyaara' has been produced by Akshaye Widhani for Yash Raj Films. Join our WhatsApp Channel
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