A new face is entering Bollywood, and it’s someone from a well-known family. Ahaan Panday, the cousin of actress Ananya Panday and nephew of actor Chunky Panday, is making his acting debut as the main hero in a romantic film called ‘Saiyaara’. The movie is being produced by Yash Raj Films, one of the biggest production companies in India, and it is directed by Mohit Suri, who is known for films like Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain.
This is a very big step for Ahaan as it’s his first film as a lead actor. Many people are excited to see how he performs, but at the same time, he is also facing some criticism on social media.
Old Viral Video Brings Back Nepotism Debate
In June 2023, a video of Ahaan Panday became viral on social media. In the video, he was performing a dramatic scene from Shah Rukh Khan’s movie Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. The scene was the famous “Ek Tarfa Pyaar” dialogue which many fans know and love.
Ahaan’s performance was meant to be a tribute to Shah Rukh Khan, but instead of praise, the video received negative comments. Many people thought it looked fake or over-acted. Some users said Ahaan is only getting attention because of his family background, not because of his acting skills. This again started the discussion about nepotism in Bollywood – the idea that star kids get easy entry into the film industry.
Now, with his debut film Saiyaara coming soon, Ahaan has to prove that he has real talent and is not just famous because of his family name.
Before Acting, Ahaan Worked Behind the Camera
Even though Ahaan is now stepping in front of the camera, he has already spent time learning about films. He worked as an assistant director in several Bollywood projects. Some of the movies and series he worked on include:
- Freaky Ali
- Rock On 2
- The Railway Men (a popular web series)
By working behind the scenes, Ahaan learned how films are made and got hands-on experience, which will now help him as an actor.
He Was Already Viral Before His Debut
Ahaan has been in the spotlight before his film debut. At his cousin Alanna Panday’s wedding, Ahaan was seen dancing energetically to the song “I Am The Best” from a Shah Rukh Khan film. He performed right in front of SRK, Karan Mehta, and Gauri Khan. The video quickly went viral and people praised his dance moves and confidence.
In another clip, Ahaan was seen performing the song “Saat Samundar Paar” with Ananya Panday. That video also gained attention and showed that Ahaan has a strong stage presence and loves to perform.
What’s Next for Ahaan Panday?
Now all eyes are on Ahaan’s first film Saiyaara. With a strong production team, a romantic storyline, and the support of a big film banner like Yash Raj Films, the movie could give him a great start in Bollywood.
But the real challenge for Ahaan will be to win over the audience and critics with his performance. He will need to show that he is more than just a “star kid” and has the acting talent to build his own name in the industry.
Ahaan Panday’s entry into Bollywood is exciting and controversial at the same time. While he has the looks, energy, and family support, only time will tell if he can turn this debut into long-term success.
We’ll have to wait for Saiyaara to hit the screens to see if Ahaan truly lives up to the expectations – or surprises everyone with his performance.