When Ahaan Panday impressed Shah Rukh Khan with his dance to 'I am the Best' at sister Alanna Panday's wedding
Ahaan Panday is making waves after the teaser of his debut film Saiyaara, backed by
, dropped online. Fans and celebs alike are praising his striking screen presence. While the internet buzzes with excitement, it brings back memories of his standout moment at sister Alanna Panday's 2023 wedding—where he boldly danced to SRK's hit I Am The Best right in front of the superstar himself, and managed to leave him impressed.
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Ahaan's Bold Performance in Front of SRK
Joined by actor Karan Mehta, Ahaan Panday brought style and swagger to sister Alanna Panday's wedding in a crisp white shirt and black pants. Stealing the spotlight, he danced to I Am The Best while
and
watched on, exchanging knowing smiles that said it all.
Going Viral with an SRK Monologue
Around the same time, Ahaan Panday also grabbed attention for a viral video where he recreated Shah Rukh Khan's iconic 'Ek tarfa pyaar' monologue from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. In the original scene, SRK delivers a powerful line about unrequited love to
, saying, 'Ek tarfa pyaar ki taqat hi kuch aur hoti hai...
Sirf mera haq hai iss pe.' Ahaan's heartfelt take on the scene only added to the buzz surrounding his screen presence.
Saiyaara Teaser Drops, Ahaan's Big Debut
Meanwhile, YRF has dropped the teaser of Saiyaara, an intense love story marking Ahaan Panday's big-screen debut. Starring opposite him is Aneet Padda, who impressed audiences in the series Big Girls Don't Cry. Produced by YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani, the film is set to hit theatres on July 18, 2025.
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