Ahaan Panday remembers how Shraddha Kapoor made him ‘feel seen' as AD on 'Rock On 2', praises her for applauding 'Saiyaara'
and Aneet Padda, has deeply connected with viewers, earning praise from numerous Bollywood celebrities on social media. Among them,
expressed her heartfelt response through her Instagram stories.
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In response to her appreciation, Ahaan expressed his gratitude.
Shraddha Kapoor's Support During 'Rock On 2'
On Tuesday, Ahaan shared Shraddha's appreciation on his Instagram and reflected on their past collaboration. He wrote, 'Working under you on Rock On 2, being assigned to fix your piano, the serendipity of assisting on a rock music film, to getting to be a part of one… I remember you taking out the time to speak to me for a few seconds, and your words weighing heavy on me.'
He continued, 'You made me feel seen at a time when very few did, in such a small short conversation and that's why you're magic, maybe a little glimmer of that magic spilled onto me and that's why the universe allowed me to have this moment.'
Ahaan served as an assistant director on the 2016 release 'Rock On 2', featuring actors Shraddha Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, and Shahana Goswami. The film was helmed by director Shujaat Saudagar.
Reacting to Shraddha's Praise for 'Saiyaara'
Earlier, Shraddha posted a video showing her applauding and cheering during a screening of 'Saiyaara', featuring Ahaan and Aneet Padda. She expressed her admiration by saying, 'Saiyaara se Aashiqui ho gayi hai mujhe (I've fallen in love with Saiyaara).' This was a nod to her 2013 film '
', also directed by Mohit Suri. Many viewers have noted similarities between 'Saiyaara' and 'Aashiqui 2' due to their shared themes of youthful love and heartbreak.
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About 'Saiyaara'
Saiyaara centers on the blossoming romance between Krish Kapoor, an aspiring musician played by Ahaan, and Vaani Batra, a reserved journalist portrayed by Aneet. Since its release in theaters on July 18, the film has enjoyed impressive box office success.
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