- By Swati Singh
- Thu, 20 Nov 2025 04:50 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Are Saiyaara stars Aneet Padda and Ahaan Pandey dating? Karan Johar recently spilled the beans during his appearance on Sania Mirza’s podcast Serving It Up With Sania. Karan hinted at Ahaan and Aneet being the industry's new "It couple," but stayed coy about their relationship status, saying, "Well… they're not official yet, so I'll leave it at that—haven't checked!"
At the Mirai press conference, Karan highlighted Ahaan and Aneet's swift rise, noting that Saiyaara's success underscores a shift in the industry—box-office hits aren't just about star power anymore. Karan said, "Every film has its own destiny. Sometimes big-star movies work wonders, sometimes fresh faces lead the way… There is no fixed formula anymore."
Karan added that while more films with new talent are on the horizon, Saiyaara's phenomenon is one-of-a-kind—not every movie will replicate its success. He said, "Box office has no rules. You create your story, tell it differently, and then it’s up to the audience to interpret it. They decide what deserves their love and their money.
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KJo even praised Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda for their breakthrough success. He said, "Woh superstars nahin the; ab superstars ban gaye hain (They weren't superstars, but now, they are)."
About Saiyaara: Saiyaara, a 2025 Hindi musical romantic drama directed by Mohit Suri, is a loose adaptation of the 2004 Korean film A Moment to Remember. Produced by Yash Raj Films, it stars newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda as a singer-songwriter duo who fall in love. The film hit theaters on July 18, 2025, and received positive reviews for its performances, story, direction and soundtrack.
A commercial hit, Saiyaara grossed over Rs 5.79 billion worldwide, making it the second-highest grossing Hindi film of 2025 and the highest-grossing Indian romantic film ever. The soundtrack, led by the hit single Saiyaara, topped charts in India and globally.