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NDTV
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Has Bollywood Found Its New Superstar In Saiyaara Star Ahaan Panday?
New Delhi: After Saiyaara's blockbuster success, a new name has been dominating every conversation, Ahaan Panday. From Instagram fan edits to viral reels and heartfelt DMs from fans, the curiosity around Ahaan has hit fever pitch. He's being called charming, magnetic, and most of all, someone with that elusive X-factor that makes a star. In fact, several moviegoers NDTV spoke to were quick to use the word "superstar" when describing Ahaan. "I really liked his acting. I definitely think he has the potential to become the next superstar," said one viewer. Another added, "He has that charm. If he chooses the right films, he'll go very far." It's not just audiences, the studio behind Saiyaara is also watching this phenomenon unfold. YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani revealed to NDTV that even Aditya Chopra had noted, "This generation needs a superstar." And while the intention was never to launch Ahaan as one, the reception is undeniable. "We didn't set out to make him a star, but it looks like the audience has decided for us," Widhani admitted. But is it fair or even wise to pin the future of superstardom on someone just one film old? Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh urges caution. "It's a bit too early to compare Ahaan with any superstar whether it's Salman, Shah Rukh, Aamir, Ajay Devgn, Hrithik Roshan, Akshay Kumar, Ranbir Kapoor or Ranveer Singh. These people have decades of experience behind them. Ahaan has just started off, so let's not burden him by calling him the next big superstar just yet." Still, Adarsh acknowledges that Ahaan has made a strong impression. "Yes, I would say he's the heartthrob of this generation right now. The youth factor will always have an edge that's how it has always worked. When Shah Rukh, Salman, and Aamir were young, they got that attention. Then Hrithik, Ranbir, and Ranveer followed. Even in between, we saw actors like Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, and Aditya Roy Kapur capturing the youth's imagination. Now, it's Ahaan's moment." He added that it's a positive sign for the industry. "We keep complaining there's a lack of new faces, new talent. But now we have Ahaan and Aneet [Padda]. It's a great phase and newcomers, even from outside the film industry, must be given opportunities. There's immense talent waiting to be discovered." But Bollywood history is filled with cautionary tales of overnight fame not translating into lasting stardom from Kumar Gaurav (Love Story) and Rahul Roy (Aashiqui) to Rajiv Kapoor (Ram Teri Ganga Maili), Bhagyashree (Maine Pyaar Kiya) and Ameesha Patel (Kaho Na Pyaar Hai). Each burst onto the scene with a massive debut hit but struggled to sustain that momentum. Stardom, as experience shows, isn't about one hit it's about consistency, choices, and reinvention. So yes, the audience is clearly hungry for a new superstar. Ahaan Panday may just be their pick. But whether he becomes the face of this generation or a fleeting heartthrob will depend on what comes next. For now, Bollywood may not officially have a new superstar, but it certainly has a strong contender.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Suniel Shetty opens up on close bond with Salman Khan and Jackie Shroff: 'Wo unka badappan hai ki…'
Suniel Shetty is currently on the promotional spree of his latest OTT show, Hunter Season 2. The Border actor shared screen with Jackie Shroff, whom he considered his hero. In an exclusive podcast with Pinkvilla, Suniel Shetty talked about his close relationship with Jackie Shroff and Salman Khan. Suniel Shetty calls Jackie Shroff his 'hero', Salman Khan a 'friend' When the interview mentioned how both Jackie and Salman never shy away from openly mentioning how they used to borrow money and clothes from Suniel Shetty in their initial days, the Hera Pheri 3 actor was quick to interrupt and clarify. Suniel said, 'Nahi Nahi, Dekho wo stars the aur ek star ka kisi dukan me enter karna hi sau logon se zyada publicity thi. Jackie Dada mere hero the, Salman mera dost tha. Wo unka badappan hai ki wo log aisi baatein karte hain.' He further went on to add that, 'Yahi dosti hoti hai, this is what a relationship is all about! Salman Khan ka dukaan me aane ka matlab hi ye tha ki yaar hero hai. Hero ban raha hai, Maine Pyaar Kiya kar raha hai. Hum log tabhi post nahi karte the, warna aaj post kar dete h ki wo meri dukaan pe aaya aur fayda utha lete. Hamne wo kabhi socha hi nahi, humein pata hi nahi. Isliye Salman bhi aaj waise hi hai.' Watch full Podcast here: Suniel Shetty highlights Jackie Shroff and Salman Khan will never say no to him Shetty further underlined that neither Jackie Shroff nor Salman Khan will ever say no to anything he asks. The actor expressed, 'Jackie Dada ko mai phone karun wo kisi cheez ke liye mujhe naa nahi bolenge. Aaj Salman bhi waise hi hai. Anything I ask him, even today I know ki main agar Salman se jaakar kuch bhi kahu…Salman aapko meri film karni hai, wo puchega bhi nahi. He'll do it. Not because Suniel has given me this and that but because of the relationship we share, for the mutual respect that we have for each other and that is it. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Salman Khan CRIED during ‘Maine Pyar Kiya' shoot: 'I was 18 years old and...'
Bollywood's Bhaijaan Salman Khan is known for his dashing and bold personality. With a tough guy image, action-packed roles, and unbeatable screen presence, he rarely shows his soft side. But in a surprising and touching revelation, the superstar opened up about a moment on set that left him in tears. It all happened during the filming of his much-loved debut film 'Maine Pyar Kiya', and the reason behind those tears is enough to melt hearts. Emotional moment struck during song shoot 'Maine Pyar Kiya', released in 1989, was directed by Sooraj Barjatya and featured Bhagyashree as the female lead. While shooting the popular song 'Kabootar Ja Ja Ja', Salman had an unexpected and deeply emotional moment that changed everything for him. He finally saw himself as a hero In a heartfelt interview with Hello! Indo-Arabia, Salman shared, 'I was about 18 years old, and there was a truly memorable moment during the shoot for the song Kabootar Ja Ja Ja when I suddenly knew that this was the role for me. During several narrations, I'd imagine Jackie Shroff or Anil Kapoor in those roles, but I could never actually see myself doing big films. That moment was the first time I really felt, 'Yes, I can do this'. I had tears in my eyes.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pierce Brosnan's Wife Lost 120 Pounds - This Is Her Now Undo A letter straight from the heart After the film's grand success, Salman reached out to his fans through an open letter. In it, he thanked them for accepting him with open arms and spoke about how he was now choosing his projects with greater responsibility. 'Here is a little something I want you guys to know about me. Firstly, I have to thank you for accepting me and for being my fans. I am doing and concentrating on good scripts to the best of my judgement, because I know that whatever I do now will be compared to Maine Pyaar Kiya. So whenever you hear an announcement, rest assured that it is going to be a good film, and I am going to give it my 100 per cent. I love you and I hope that you will keep on loving me because the day you stop loving me, you'll stop seeing my films and that is the end of my career. Remember, you are the people who make people like us.' Bhaijaan's journey continues Since that emotional moment on the set of 'Maine Pyar Kiya', Salman Khan has never looked back. Over the years, he has delivered some of Bollywood's biggest hits, earning a loyal fanbase and becoming one of the most iconic actors in the industry. He was last seen in 'Sikandar', directed by AR Murugadoss. Fans are now eagerly waiting for his next big release, 'Battle of Galwan', directed by Apoorva Lakhia . The upcoming war drama is based on the 2020 Galwan Valley conflict and has already created a strong buzz.
Hans India
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Saiyaara' expands its theatrical presence from 800 to 2000 screens nationwide after crossing the ₹150 crore milestone, maintaining strong momentum at the box office
Ahaan Panday received appreciation from many for his work. Aneet Padda made her big Bollywood debut with the film. The big-screen stint for Ahaan Panday was already major for his career. 'Saiyaara' has got a big opening and also has become a treat for Saiyaara box office growth. It showed how Ahaan Panday got recognized by the audience in the span of six days. The demand for Saiyaara movies has increased. As per NDTV, the film Saiyaara screen count is 2000 screens with 11,000+ shows daily. The film was on about 8,000 shows pan India, which has been ramped up as per the demand, after that opening. Also, one can see the number of viral reels coming out of Saiyaara theatres update. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh, stated the sudden increase in the number of screens. 'Films have small openings, or they get released on a limited basis, but their growth is remarkable, especially when the word of mouth starts taking over. Maine Pyaar Kiya had a very limited release, which was expanded as the film gained momentum. Hum Aapke Hain Koun too had a huge expansion after a super early start. He gestured towards Saiyaara as the more recent example of such a calibrated release. Running on fewer shows, Ahaan Panday's Saiyaara is crossing many big-budget films which are on 4,000–5,000 screens, like Sikandar and Housefull 5. With word of mouth on its side, Saiyaara will see better occupancy during the coming week too. On August 1, two films were released. 'Son Of Sardar 2' and 'Dhadak 2' will hit the screens that time.
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shows of ‘Saiyaara' increased in theatres, screens go from 800 to 2000, as the Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda movie continues its dream run at the box office after crossing Rs 150 crore
'Saiyaara' which launched Ahaan Panday to the movies and starred Aneet Padda with him, has gone on to do a phenomenal box office business. While this is not Aneet's first film, it is like her big breakthrough. The film directed by Mohit Suri has already crossed Rs 150 crore at the box office in the span of 6 days. But that's not all. One sees the euphoria around it through viral reels from the theatres. Thus, the number of screens for the movie have been increased. The film was earlier released in 800 screens but the number of screens as well as the number of shows have increased. According to NDTV, the film is now released in 2000 screens with 11,000+ daily shows. Earlier, it had around 8000 shows across the country. But the overwhelming response led to the increase in demand. As trade analysts often say, it's always the demand and supply rule which works. Trade expert Taran Adarsh was quoted by the portal saying, 'There are innumerable examples of films starting out on a slow note or with limited screens and gradually expanding after public acceptance. Like Rajshri's Maine Pyaar Kiya which had a controlled release, or Hum Aapke Hain Koun, which saw a phenomenal expansion. In recent times, 'Saiyaara' is the biggest example of a controlled release.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Drohovyzh: Unsold Sofas Prices May Surprise You (Prices May Surprise You) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo Even with less number of shows, 'Saiyaara' has managed to do much better than some big movies which released in 4000-5000 screens like 'Sikandar' and 'Housefull 5'. With the word of mouth, the movie is still expected to continue its run over the next week as well. On August 1, 'Son Of Sardar 2' and 'Dhadak 2' will be releasing. That's when the number of screens of 'Saiyaara' may be reduced as these two movies will give a competition to it.
