- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:31 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
After the massive success of Saiyaara, Ahaan Panday is stepping into his next big project with a fresh, striking look. The young actor, who made his debut earlier this year with Mohit Suri’s romantic blockbuster, has now teamed up with director Ali Abbas Zafar for an upcoming action romance produced by Yash Raj Films. The yet-untitled film will also star Sharvari, and marks Ali’s much-awaited return to the YRF banner after hits like Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Gunday, Sultan, and Tiger Zinda Hai.
Ahaan revealed his new look on Instagram on Wednesday, marking a complete transformation from his Saiyaara days. Sharing a photo of his makeover, he captioned it simply, “And that’s a cut.” Fans immediately flooded the comments section with excitement, calling him “the reason behind global warming” and “too handsome to handle.” This bold new style hints at a significant shift in his on-screen image. In Saiyaara, Ahaan played Krish Kapoor meanwhile, in contrast, his upcoming action film with Ali Abbas Zafar promises to showcase him in a completely different light.
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Meanwhile, he untitled action romance is set to begin shooting in early 2026. Produced by Aditya Chopra, it marks the fifth collaboration between him and Ali Abbas Zafar. Ahaan’s new look first caught attention when he was spotted celebrating Aneet Padda’s 23rd birthday. The Saiyaara co-star and rumoured girlfriend recently walked the ramp for designer Tarun Tahiliani at the Lakmé Fashion Week Grand Finale. Ahaan was also seen at her birthday bash, where a video of him feeding her cake quickly went viral.
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With Saiyaara crossing Rs 500 crore worldwide and completing 50 days in cinemas, Ahaan has already made a powerful start to his Bollywood career. His performance as the aspiring musician Krish Kapoor earned praise from both fans and stars like Alia Bhatt, Anil Kapoor, and Ranveer Singh. Now, with his new look and his upcoming film with Ali Abbas Zafar, Ahaan promises to combine charm, grit, and star power in equal measure.
