24-07-2025
Ahaan Panday Was A 'Chain Smoker, Great On Camera,' Said YouTuber: 'He Made Out With The Guy...'
YouTuber Nikhil Pandey recalled how Ahaan Panday aced a gay love scene during an acting workshop.
Actor Ahaan Panday recently made his Bollywood debut with Saiyaara, and fans can't stop gushing over his acting prowess. However, Ahaan's acting talent is not only natural but has been honed over the years in multiple workshops. In a resurfaced clip, YouTuber Nikhil Pandey recalls meeting Ahaan in an acting workshop. Nikhil said that while Ahaan was always late to class and was a chain smoker, his acting talent shone through.
Nikhil Pandey said, 'Ahaan Panday… he was there. He was always late, a chain smoker. He was a 21-year-old kid who would just… I think he was trying to be an actor… Straight up, though, he was a great actor. It was weird because I wanted to hate this guy. He was always late, he's the child of a movie star… kind of a douchebag, but great on camera."
He added, 'He was given a gay love scene where one lover has to give medication to his other half because he has AIDS. It was really traumatic. I'm like, I'm so glad I didn't get that scene. He just took it. He just killed it. He straight up made out with the guy. He didn't tell the guy in advance… The guy just rolled with it because he was also a committed actor."
Meanwhile, Ahaan's Bollywood debut, 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.
Saiyaara has taken the box office by storm. Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara released in theatres on July 18 and has since crossed Rs 150 crore at the box office. Saiyaara broke records since its release day. By earning Rs 21.25 crore on Day 1, Saiyaara outperformed the first day collections of Murder 2 (Rs 6.95 crore), Aashiqui 2 (Rs 6.10 crore), and Half Girlfriend (Rs 10.30 crore). The film has also surpassed 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 has surpassed the lifetime collection of Aashiqui 2 by crossing Rs 100 crore in just four days.
First Published:
July 24, 2025, 14:19 IST
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