Who Are Saiyaara Star Ahaan Panday's Parents, Chikki And Deanne Panday
Ahaan Panday has finally stepped into the spotlight with his debut film, Saiyaara, a romance drama backed by Yash Raj Films. With his nuanced portrayal of an artist in the film, the star in making is all set to make his mark in the entertainment industry. Starring Aneet Padda as the female lead and directed by none other than Mohit Suri, Saiyaara promises to be a heartfelt love story and all eyes are now on the fresh new face debuting in Bollywood.
While the buzz around Ahaan's debut has been high ever since Saiyaara's teaser was dropped, many are still curious about his background, particularly, who are his parents? Here we dive deep into the details about the Saiyaara actor's family and his Bollywood connection.
Ahaan Panday's Parents
Ahaan hails from a family deeply rooted in both business and Bollywood. He is the son of Aloke Sharad Panday, also known as Chikki Panday and Deanne Panday. Chikki, a well-known Mumbai-based businessman and philanthropist, co-founded the Akshara Foundation of Arts & Learning. It is an organisation dedicated to providing quality education to underprivileged children.
Moving on to Deanne Panday, Ahaan's mother, she is a pioneer in the world of fitness. One of India's top models, Deanne is a fitness and wellness coach- and an established author, too. Her books, like I'm Not Stressed: Secrets for a Calm Mind and a Healthy Body and Shut Up and Train! have garnered a strong response from health enthusiasts, earning positive reviews from both critics and readers.
Chikki and Deanne have been married for more than three decades now. The couple tied the knot in 1994 after a decade-long relationship and have two children — Ahaan and Alanna Panday. Interestingly, Ahaan's sister Alanna is an Internet star in her own right. With over 2 million followers on Instagram and 1.65 million subscribers on YouTube, Alanna enjoys a significant fan base across social media platforms.
Ahaan Panday's Connection With Ananya Panday
Wondering how Ahaan is related to Ananya Panday? Ahaan's father Chikki is the younger brother of Chunky Panday. This makes Ahaan the nephew of Chunky Panday and cousin of the veteran actor's daughter and actress Ananya Panday.
As Ahaan Panday takes his first steps into the world of films, fans can't wait to magic he creates on screen.
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July 18, 2025, 14:45 IST
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