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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alanna Panday calls Ahaan Panday a 'star' in emotional tribute after Saiyaara debut: '... all I could see was my little brother'
Actor Ahaan Panday made a first step with 'Saiyaara,' and among the many warm replies was a very close note from his sister Alanna Panday. The influencer and maker of video and photo posts posted on Instagram a few images and messages that celebrated Ahaan's film start and their much loved brother and sister bond. Alanna Panday says watching Ahaan on screen was overwhelming Alanna wrote that while the world saw a star in the making strong, confident, and shining bright she saw her little brother, and her heart couldn't have been fuller. She added that the love and support they received in the first 24 hours was surreal and promised to stand by him every step of the way. In her words, 'Everyone's #Saiyaara We love you, @ahaanpandayy. Watching you on the big screen in your very first film was overwhelming. The world saw a star in the making but all I could see was my little brother. Here's to your journey, Ahaan! We're right beside you, every step of the way." The post included photos from her 2023 wedding, childhood throwbacks with Chunky and Bhavana Panday, and a candid moment of Ahaan holding her hand during the ceremony. Fans responded with warmth, calling the tribute 'pure sibling magic' and praising the family's unwavering support. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Panday family rallies around Ahaan's debut The Panday family has been vocal in their celebration of Ahaan's debut. Ananya Panday declared herself part of the 'Ahaan Panday Fan Club,' while Chunky Panday posted a nostalgic message calling him 'his Saiyaara' and wishing him love and luck. Bhavana Panday shared throwback photos and praised Ahaan's patience and perseverance, saying his magic on screen was undeniable. Shalini Passi, who attended the screening, called the actor, Ahaan a 'superstar' and reflected on watching him grow from a little boy into a leading man. Saiyaara continues to break records and win hearts Directed by Mohit Suri, 'Saiyaara' follows the love story of Krish Kapoor played by Ahaan Panday, a passionate musician, and Vaani Batra played by Aneet Padda, an aspiring journalist. The film earned Rs. 21.25 crores on its opening day, surpassing the first-day collections of 'Ek Villain,' 'Aashiqui 2,' and 'Half Girlfriend,' making it Suri's biggest opener to date. The film's emotional journey, new pairing, and music-centered story have reminded fans of 'Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai' and 'Refugee,' who appreciate its genuine and relatable feel. Ahaan Panday's journey from assistant director to leading man Ahaan had formerly served as assistant director on 'Rock On 2,' 'Mardaani 2,' and 'The Railway Men.' His performance in 'Saiyaara' brings to bear long years of experience acquired from work behind the camera and experimentation with creativity. Some of the insiders around the industry have already noted his combination of great screen presence with remarkable restraint and emotion. They have described him as probably the best among all recent new finds.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ahaan Panday Is All Smiles After Saiyaara Special Screening, Gets Papped With Aneet Padda
Last Updated: According to early estimates, Saiyaara earned a whopping Rs 20.50 crore on its opening day. Ahaan Panday is seemingly overjoyed following the success of his debut movie, Saiyaara. On Friday night, a special screening of the Mohit Suri directorial was held in Mumbai, which was attended by Ahaan's family members and friends. Following the screening, the young talent was spotted leaving the venue with his co-star Aneet Padda. In the photos that surfaced on social media, Ahaan was seen sharing a hearty laugh with Aneet in the car. The two actors were all smiles as they got snapped by the paparazzi. Check out the pictures here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by yogen shah (@yogenshah_s) What Does Saiyaara Revolve Around? 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. Film Industry Praises Ahaan Panday's Debut Produced by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara has become a talking point not just for its collections but also for its unconventional approach to promotions. Director Madhur Bhandarkar praised the film on X, writing, 'Saiyaara has shattered every myth about launching newcomers… It's not about who you know. It's about what you bring." Ananya Panday, who also attended the special screening of Saiyaara, shared that she's proud of her cousin Ahaan. Taking to Instagram, Ananya shared a few heartfelt pictures from the evening. One showed her hugging Ahaan tightly, while another had her posing with an 'Ahaan Panday Fan Club" sticker stuck to her forehead. She captioned the post, 'A star is born ⭐️, my Saiyaara @ahaanpandayy." Meanwhile, according to early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk, Saiyaara earned a whopping Rs 20.50 crore on its day one, making it the highest opening day figure for any film directed by Suri — even surpassing his previous blockbusters. First Published: July 19, 2025, 11:33 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Chunky Panday Reviews Ahaan Panday's Saiyaara, Calls It A 'Blockbuster'
Chunky Panday is happy and proud as another actor in his family has managed to impressed fans. Ahaan Panday has finally made his debut in Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, and no one is happier than his family. Ahaan Panday 's family is constantly showing up for him in real life and on social media, leaving no stone unturned to ensure that his debut is a success. Leading the charge is Ahaan's uncle, actor Chunky Panday, who constantly praises the film. Chunky Panday recently attended Saiyaara's premiere and had a glowing review of the film. As the paps caught up with Chunky Panday and Bhavana Panday after Saiyaara's screening, they asked the actor to review Saiyaara. Chunky Panday said, 'Very good, best. Blockbuster." Chunky and Bhavana flashed proud smiles as another actor in their family had impressed fans. Have a look here: Chunky Panday's daughter and Ahaan's cousin, Ananya Panday, also attended the special screening of Saiyaara, and her reaction said it all—she's a proud cousin and a newly minted fan. Taking to Instagram, Ananya shared a few heartfelt pictures from the evening. One showed her hugging Ahaan tightly, while another had her posing with an 'Ahaan Panday Fan Club" sticker stuck to her forehead. She captioned the post, 'A star is born ⭐️, my Saiyaara @ahaanpandayy." Besides Chunky Panday and Ananya Panday, Ahaan's mother, Deanne Panday, and sister Alanna Panday are also constantly taking to social media to share positive reviews of the film. The Pandays are standing tall and proud in their support of Ahaan's debut. The film's box office collection has also matched the social media response. Saiyaara has outperformed the Day 1 collections of Murder 2 (Rs 6.95 crore), Aashiqui 2 (Rs 6.10 crore), and Half Girlfriend (Rs 10.30 crore). It has also eclipsed the collections of Ek Villain (2014), which collected Rs 16 crore on its opening day, by becoming Mohit Suri's biggest opener ever. The film 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. While Saiyaara continues its successful theatrical run, it will eventually be released on Netflix. The OTT premiere date has not been confirmed yet. With massive box office numbers and solid family support, it looks like Ahaan Panday is off to a dream start in Bollywood. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ananya Panday turns into 'Saiyaara' for brother Ahaan Panday's sensational debut: 'Star is born…'
Saiyaara marked the big-screen acting debut of two newcomers, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. While Mohit Suri's directorial is ruling the box office, Ahaan's family and friends have started celebrating the surreal success of the actor. Elated by the banger response to Ahaan's movie, her sister and crime partner, Ananya Panday, couldn't keep calm. The actress shared an adorable picture of them, announcing herself already a member of ' Ahaan 's Fan Club'. Ananya Panday drops an adorable picture with Ahaan Panday, calls him 'My Saiyaara' The Kho Gaye Hum Kahan actress took to her Instagram handle and dropped a couple of pictures. In one of the photos, she is seen posing with her cousin Ahaan, with a wide, happy smile. In the other picture, Ananya is seen gushing while keeping her eyes closed and flaunting her tag 'Ahaan Panday Fan Club' stuck to her forehead. Ananya captioned the post with, 'A star is born (with star emoji) my Saiyaara @ahaanpandayy (love and evil eye emoticons).' The CTRL actress wore a black off-shoulder dress, and complemented it with her luxury brown handbag. Ahaan, on the other hand, kept it casual, wearing an open beige shirt over a white round-neck T-shirt, and paired it with blue jeans and white sneakers. Ananya Panday shared childhood pictures with her brother Ahaan A day earlier, Ananya Panday had shared a series of her cute pictures with Ahaan from their childhood days. Her caption reads, 'been obsessed with my brother since day 1 and I can't wait for the world to feel the same (folded hand, fingers crossed, hearts, and evil eye emoticons) #Saiyaara in cinemas tomorrow !!! @ahaanpandayy can't believe my little beans first movie comes out (three crying emojis) welcome to the movies Ahaaani !! The sweetest boy (three red hearts).' For the unversed, Ahaan Panday is Ananya's cousin. He is the son of Chikki Panday and Denne Panday. Both of them remained away from the glamorous world. His sister, Alanna Panday, is a social media influencer and YouTuber. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ananya Panday joins ‘Ahaan Panday Fan Club' after watching Saiyaara: 'A star is born'
couldn't contain her excitement after watching cousin 's debut film 'Saiyaara,' which released in theatres on July 18, 2025. The actress attended a special screening at Yash Raj Studios and later took to Instagram to share her pride and admiration, declaring herself a member of the 'Ahaan Panday Fan Club. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now ' Ananya calls Ahaan a star Ananya shared two photos from the screening one showing her hugging Ahaan, and another with a sticker reading 'Ahaan Panday Fan Club' stuck to her forehead. She captioned the post, 'A star is born my Saiyaara @ahaanpandayy.' The gesture was widely appreciated by fans, who praised the sibling bond and Ananya's public show of support. Earlier, the actress had also posted childhood photos with Ahaan a day earlier, writing that she had been obsessed with her brother since day one and couldn't wait for the world to feel the same. Saiyaara sets box office record for debutants As per Sacnilk, 'Saiyaara' earned Rs. 20.50 crore on its opening day, making it the biggest Bollywood debut for a newcomer-led film. The previous record was held by 'Dhadak' with Rs. 8.71 crore and 'Student of the Year' of Rs. 7.48 crore. Directed by Mohit Suri, the romantic musical stars Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor, an aspiring singer, and Aneet Padda as Vaani Batra, a budding journalist. The film's soundtrack, consists of compositions by Mithoon, Vishal Mishra, and Faheem Abdullah, has also received strong praise across platforms. Panday family and industry insiders shower praise on Ahaan Chunky Panday, Ahaan's uncle, posted a heartfelt message calling him 'his Saiyaara' and wished him love and luck. Bhavana Pandey, Deanne Panday, and Alanna Panday joined in with nostalgic posts and childhood photos. As reported by Times Now, the screening was attended by several celebrities including Bobby Deol, Disha Patani, Alaya F, and Manushi Chhillar. Industry insiders such as Mahesh Bhatt, Madhur Bhandarkar, and Salman Khan have reportedly praised Ahaan's screen presence and emotional restraint, calling him a promising new face in Bollywood. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Saiyaara to stream on OTT after theatrical run Produced by , 'Saiyaara' will be available on Netflix following its theatrical release. Although the OTT release date has not yet been revealed, the movie's impressive box office success and word-of-mouth hype imply a big audience count on streaming debut.
