Ameesha Patel REACTS To Saiyaara Being Compared To Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai: ‘25 Years Lage, But…'

News18

5 days ago

Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai actress Ameesha Patel welcomed Saiyaara stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda to the movies, wishing them to create 'Gadar' at the box office.
Saiyaara, starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, is creating havoc at the box office! The film's success is drawing comparisons to the 2000 blockbuster Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, which famously launched the careers of debutants Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel. Now, Ameesha Patel has finally reacted to the parallels being drawn between Saiyaara and Kaho Naa…Pyaar Hai. She said that while she hasn't watched Ahaan and Aneet's film, she hopes they create 'Gadar' at the box office. She also expressed gratitude that Kaho Naa…Pyaar Hai remains a benchmark in Bollywood, and that it took 25 years for a debutant-led love story to be compared to their cult film.
Ameesha Patel took to X (formerly Twitter) to welcome Saiyaara stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda to the movies. She wrote, 'Wishing the Saiyaara couple ahaan n Aneet all the best !! May u continue to create GADAR at the box office in the future films as well !! KAHAA NAA PYAAR HAIN shine bright always n welcome to the movies." Her post has gone viral!
Wishing the Saiyaara couple ahaan n Aneet all the best !! May u continue to create GADAR at the box office in the future films as well !! KAHAA NAA PYAAR HAIN👍🏻👍🏻???? shine bright always n welcome to the movies 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻— ameesha patel (@ameesha_patel) July 21, 2025
Meanwhile, Ameesha was also spotted by the paparazzi yesterday, where she was asked about Saiyaara's comparisons to Kaho Naa…Pyaar Hai. She replied, 'First of all, I'd like to wish both these newcomers who have debuted all the very best of luck. And I hope they go on to create 'Gadar' at the box office. But honestly, I haven't seen the film, nor have any of my friends. No one I know has watched it. So commenting on the film itself would be wrong. But yes, I have also been seeing this comparison. Not just now, but even before the film's release. Social media and PR teams were already comparing it to Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai."
'All I can say is, when Hrithik and I made our debut, we became the 'OG international crushes' overnight, and we had become sensations, and there was no comparison back then. And now, after 25 years, if a debut love story is finally being compared to Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, it shows the kind of benchmark our film has become. I am very grateful Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai is the benchmark that's been compared to. I wish the newcomers the very best again, and I hope this new couple continues to create 'Gadar' going forward. 25 saal lage, lekin kisi ki to comparison humari cult film se ho rahi hai. (It's taken 25 years, but at least someone's debut is finally being compared to our cult film)," she said. Check out the video below!
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by TCX.official (@tellychakkar)
Saiyaara released in theatres on 18th July, 2025. Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara follows the love story of Krish Kapoor (Ahaan Panday), a dreamer who wants to become a singing sensation, and Vaani Batra (Aneet Padda), an aspiring journalist. Their lives take unexpected turns as love, ambition, and societal pressures clash in this emotionally charged romance.
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.