Ahaan Panday Is All Smiles After Saiyaara Special Screening, Gets Papped With Aneet Padda
According to early estimates, Saiyaara earned a whopping Rs 20.50 crore on its opening day.
Ahaan Panday is seemingly overjoyed following the success of his debut movie, Saiyaara. On Friday night, a special screening of the Mohit Suri directorial was held in Mumbai, which was attended by Ahaan's family members and friends. Following the screening, the young talent was spotted leaving the venue with his co-star Aneet Padda.
In the photos that surfaced on social media, Ahaan was seen sharing a hearty laugh with Aneet in the car. The two actors were all smiles as they got snapped by the paparazzi. Check out the pictures here:
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What Does Saiyaara Revolve Around?
Saiyaara revolves around Krish Kapoor, an aspiring singer, and Vaani Batra, a budding journalist. As their love blossoms, they find themselves up against numerous odds. Set to a soundtrack that's already winning hearts, the film blends romance, ambition, and emotional drama.
Film Industry Praises Ahaan Panday's Debut
Produced by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara has become a talking point not just for its collections but also for its unconventional approach to promotions. Director Madhur Bhandarkar praised the film on X, writing, 'Saiyaara has shattered every myth about launching newcomers… It's not about who you know. It's about what you bring."
Ananya Panday, who also attended the special screening of Saiyaara, shared that she's proud of her cousin Ahaan. Taking to Instagram, Ananya shared a few heartfelt pictures from the evening. One showed her hugging Ahaan tightly, while another had her posing with an 'Ahaan Panday Fan Club" sticker stuck to her forehead. She captioned the post, 'A star is born ⭐️, my Saiyaara @ahaanpandayy."
Meanwhile, according to early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk, Saiyaara earned a whopping Rs 20.50 crore on its day one, making it the highest opening day figure for any film directed by Suri — even surpassing his previous blockbusters.
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July 19, 2025, 11:33 IST
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