Ahaan Panday Celebrates I-Day Amid Saiyaara Success, Mom Deanne Drops Photos
Ahaan Panday's debut movie, Saiyaara, received an overwhelming response from the audience and earned more than Rs 500 crores at the box office.
Ahaan Panday is celebrating the Indian Independence Day amid the success of his debut movie, Saiyaara. On Friday, his mother, Deanne Panday, took to her Instagram handle and dropped a series of pictures of her son from the I-Day celebration at their Mumbai residence. In the pictures, Ahaan was seen posing for the cameras with his furry friend. The young star sported a white shirt to mark the special occasion. A tricolour was also seen in the backdrop.
In the caption of her post, Deanne quoted Mahatma Gandhi and wrote, 'You must be the change you wish to see in the world". She then added, 'Proud to be Indian! Happy Independence Day.🙏❤️" Check it out here:
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Ahaan Panday's Debut Movie Saiyaara Rocks Box Office
Ahaan Panday's debut movie, Saiyaara, revolves around Krish Kapoor, an aspiring singer, and Vaani Batra, a budding journalist. As their love blossoms, they find themselves up against numerous odds. Set to a soundtrack that's already winning hearts, the film blends romance, ambition, and emotional drama. The film received an overwhelming response from critics and the audience. It has earned over Rs 500 crores at the box office as of now.
Previously, Ahaan's mother also ttended an event in Mumbai when she told Instant Bollywood that she is happy and proud of her son's success. She admitted that even she was shocked when she watched Saiyaara and expressed gratitude to all for showering love on Ahaan.
'I am very happy. He is 27 years old. He is a very hardworking boy. He is humble, sweet and simple. When I saw him on screen, I was shocked. I was like, wow. A lot of love is coming his way. I just feel it is a miracle. It feels really good," Deanne Panday said.
Meanwhile, if a report by ETimes is to be believed, Netflix has acquired the OTT rights for Saiyaara. However, due to its ongoing theatrical success, the digital premiere has been postponed closer to Diwali. This strategic delay is expected to give the film a longer theatrical shelf life and cater to a wider festive audience once it hits streaming platforms.
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