- By Swati Singh
- Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:28 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Rajesh Kumar, known for his role as Rosesh in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, recently shared his experience working with newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in Mohit Suri's film Saiyaara. In an interview with Galatta India, he praised their grounded attitude, attributing it to their upbringing. Rajesh expressed confidence that Ahaan and Aneet won't become "nakchade stars" (snooty stars) due to their humility and dedication.
He said, "Ahaan was so nervous before his first shot. We shot that together. The ones who have watched the film will remember the scene where he quietly hands me a bag. That was his first shot for the film. But, he did it so well in just the second and third take. After the shot ended, people clapped for him and then he felt relaxed."
Rajesh Kumar further added, "If you look into Aneet’s clips, you will see that she is yet to believe that her film is working wonders. When people realise things late, success doesn’t take over them. These people are so grounded because of their parenting that I don’t think Aneet or Ahaan will ever be a ‘nakchadhe’ (snooty) stars. They will be sought-after actors."
"Ahaan's exceptional screen presence and heroism that kills you. There was a time when after 3–4 shots, when Mohit was not getting what he wanted, Ahaan came to me and said sorry. So they don't have this give-up attitude," said Kumar.
About Saiyaara: Saiyaara, meaning Wandering Star, is a 2025 Indian musical romantic drama film helmed by Mohit Suri under the Yash Raj Films banner. The movie marks the debut of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda as the lead pair, Krish Kapoor and Vaani Batra, respectively. Krish, a troubled musician struggling with addiction and emotional turmoil, finds solace in his connection with Vaani, a shy poet. As they collaborate on music, Vaani begins to heal, and Krish finds grounding in her presence. However, their bond is tested when Vaani is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, leading to a poignant exploration of love, loss, and memory.
Loosely based on the 2004 Korean film A Moment To Remember, Saiyaara features a stellar soundtrack and has received positive reviews from critics, praising the lead performances and direction.