Ameesha Patel welcomes Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda as netizens compare Saiyaara's success to Hrithik Roshan's 'Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai': 'Kahaa naa pyaar hain...'
Ameesha Patel
extended her warm wishes to the emerging stars
Ahaan Panday
and
Aneet Padda
. Their new film, 'Saiyaara', has achieved immense popularity, prompting comparisons to the massive success of 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai', which launched the careers of
Hrithik Roshan
and Patel herself.
The actress has seemingly accepted and appreciated these parallels.
Ameesha Patel Congratulates Newcomers
Taking to her X handle, she wrote, "Wishing the Saiyaara couple Ahaan n Aneet all the best !! May u continue to create GADAR at the box office in the future films as well!!. KAHAA NAA PYAAR HAIN
shine bright always n welcome to the movies".
Saiyaara's Box Office Triumph
'Saiyaara' has taken the box office by storm, achieving the highest opening for a romance film, despite featuring new actors in the lead roles.
The movie marks Ahaan's first acting role, while Aneet is debuting as a lead actress after previously having a small part in 'Salaam Venky'. The film's popularity has led to full houses nationwide, prompting theatre owners to add late-night and early-morning screenings to keep up with audience demand.
About the Film and Cast
Directed by
Mohit Suri
and produced by Yash Raj Films, 'Saiyaara' is a romantic drama released on July 18, 2025. The film stars newcomers Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor, a passionate musician, and Aneet Padda as Vaani Batra, a poet and journalist diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Other actors such as Anngad Raaj, Alam Khan, Geeta Agarwal, and Rajesh Kumar play supporting roles. The story follows Krish and Vaani's evolving relationship marked by love, creativity, and the challenges posed by Vaani's illness.
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