- By Tanya Garg
- Tue, 22 Apr 2025 03:52 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ahaan Panday, Ananya Panday's cousin, is about to make his Bollywood debut. His big-screen debut will be with the love movie Saiyaara, which Yash Raj Films has officially announced. The movie is scheduled to open in theatres around the world on July 18th, 2025.
Ahaan Panday-led movie will be presented by Aditya Chopra and produced by Akshaye Widhwani. This is the first time that Mohit Suri and Yash Raj Films will collaborate on a project. The intense romantic drama will also star Aneet Padda in the lead role. "Theirs is a love story like no other…#Saiyaara starring @ahaanpandayy and @aneetpadda_ releasing in theatres, worldwide, July 18, 2025!" read the caption on the announcement post.
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The announcement post garnered tons of reactions from movie enthusiasts. While many felt the movies are now only a medium to launch starkids, others were excited for Mohit Suri and YRF's collab. A user wrote, "Hope it has Mohit Suri magic." Another user wrote, "Will Ahaan Panday really be able to pull off the romance in Mohit Suri and YRF movie?"
Who Is Ahaan Panday?
Ahaan Panday is the nephew of the well-known actor Chunky Panday. He is the son of fitness expert Deanne Panday-Chikki Panday, and Alanna Panday is his sister. Ahaan is Bollywood actress Ananya Panday's first cousin. Yes, you read that right!
Ahaan Panday graduated from the University of Mumbai after completing his elementary education at Mumbai's Oberoi International School. According to reports, he was an assistant director on the films Rock On 2 (2016), The Railway Men (2023), and Freaky Ali (2016).
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Who Is Aneet Padda
Aneet Padda made her debut with director Revathy's Salaam Venky (2022). The movie, led by Kajol, also starred Vishal Jethwa. The actress, born on October 14, 2002, played a key character in the 2024 season of Big Girls Don't Cry on Amazon Prime Video. The 22-year-old also appeared in various advertisements. At the moment, Aneet Padda has about 46,000 Instagram followers.
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