‘Saiyaara' fever: UP Police issues quirky road safety post featuring Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda, endorse ‘mohabbat mei safety'
In a light-hearted post, the official handle of Uttar Pradesh Police edited a scene where the lead characters are seen holding helmets while standing on a street to highlight the importance of road safety.
The post was captioned, 'Helmet peheniye, Saiyaara ko bhi pehnaiye, varna romance se pehele hi roadmap badal sakta hai. Mohabbat mein safety zaroori hai (Wear a helmet, make Saiyaara wear one too, otherwise the roadmap might change before the romance begins. Safety is essential in love).'
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हेलमेट पहनिए, सैयारा को भी पहनाइए…
वरना रोमांस से पहले ही रोडमैप बदल सकता है।
💥 मोहब्बत में सेफ्टी ज़रूरी है!#RoadSafety #SaiyaaraWithHelmet#Saiyaara pic.twitter.com/1rN0wegB0C
— UP POLICE (@Uppolice) July 23, 2025
The post quickly gained traction, eliciting a range of reactions. 'We should appreciate UP Police's creativity,' wrote one user, while another commented, 'Got to give credit to UP Police. They dug up something from nowhere.'
'Actually city police should be imposed heavy fine on #Saiyaara movie, as they are promoting without helmet riding (laughing emojis),' a third user reacted. 'Helmet for both the heads, safety and protection both are very important,' a fourth user said.
The success of Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and featuring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has sparked a wave of emotional fan responses, one of which has garnered attention across social media. A viral video shows a young man watching Saiyaara in a theatre while attached to an intravenous (IV) drip. Seated next to a friend and moved by the film, the man's dedication has sparked a mix of admiration and criticism on social media.
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In several other videos, fans can be seen tearing up towards the end of the film. The film traces heartbreak, longing, and redemption, with many viewers comparing it to Aashiqui 2.
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