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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Abhay Verma calls Hrithik Roshan his inspiration, teams up with Rasha Thadani for new film 'Laikey Laikaa'
Abhay Verma, inspired by Hrithik Roshan, teams up with Rasha Thadani for Laikey Laikaa, directed by Saurabh Gupta. Reflecting on his journey, Abhay hopes to inspire others. He's also collaborating with Shujaat Saudagar and Shanaya Kapoor on a new project, with behind-the-scenes glimpses recently shared on Instagram. For the first time, Abhay Verma and Rasha Thadani will share the screen in 'Laikey Laikaa', directed by Saurabh Gupta , who previously gained recognition for his writing on 'Animal' starring Ranbir Kapoor. An action-packed film introduces a promising new duo in Bollywood's young talent pool. Recently, Abhay revealed in an interview that Hrithik Roshan serves as a major source of inspiration for him as he embarks on the film's shooting schedule. Abhay Reflects on His Journey and Hrithik Roshan's Influence During a recent chat with Pinkvilla, Abhay reflected on his journey and the inspiration he draws from Hrithik Roshan. He said, 'From being a junior artist to leading a film within Phantom Studios, my life truly feels like it has come full circle. I'm filled with two powerful emotions right now. While working on Super 30, I used to slyly watch Hrithik Sir perform, absorbing every nuance. Now, on the set of Laikey Laikaa, if someone perhaps slyly watches me while I'm performing, I deeply hope to be an inspiration to that person, just as I was inspired by Hrithik Sir. ' A Message of Hope for Aspiring Actors The actor also reflected on his journey, emphasizing that it serves as a response to those struggling with doubts about acceptance and whether their dreams will come true or hard work will be rewarded. He hopes his experience stands as a source of encouragement for every actor arriving in Mumbai, easing the fears they carry in their hearts. Upcoming Projects In addition to 'Laikey Laikaa', Abhay is set to collaborate with Shujaat Saudagar, the director of 'Rock On 2', and Shanaya Kapoor, who starred in 'Tu Yaa Main', for his forthcoming film. Sneak Peek from the New Film Recently, Shujaat Saudagar shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse from the film's set on his Instagram stories, featuring a clapperboard held by a hand with a date marked on it. While the movie's official title remains a mystery, the initials 'JC' are visible on the board. He tagged his lead stars, Shanaya Kapoor and Abhay Verma, who both reposted the image on their own Instagram Stories.
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: 'Hrithik Roshan inspired me', says Abhay Verma as he begins shooting for Laikey Laikaa
Actors Abhay Verma and Rasha Thadani are teaming up for the first time in Laikey Laikaa, the directorial debut of Saurabh Gupta, known for his writing contribution to Animal starring Ranbir Kapoor. This upcoming action film will feature the two young actors reportedly in lead roles, marking a fresh pairing in the new generation of Bollywood talent. Now, in an exclusive chat with Pinkvilla, Abhay opened up on getting inspired by Hrithik Roshan as he recently began shooting for the film. In a recent conversation with Pinvkilla, Abhay Verma opened up on his 'inspiration' Hrithik Roshan, and shared, 'From being a junior artist to leading a film within Phantom Studios, my life truly feels like it has come full circle. I'm filled with two powerful emotions right now. While working on Super 30, I used to slyly watch Hrithik Sir perform, absorbing every nuance. Now, on the set of Laikey Laikaa, if someone perhaps slyly watches me while I'm performing, I deeply hope to be an inspiration to that person, just as I was inspired by Hrithik Sir.' The Munjya actor also talked about his journey and said, 'Another thing I want to share is that this journey is an answer to all those who grapple with doubts about acceptance, about whether their dreams will come true, or if their hard work will ever pay off. I want my journey to be a living answer to every actor who comes to Mumbai, and to all the apprehensions they carry in their hearts.' On the work front, apart from Laikey Laikaa, Abhay Verma is teaming up with Rock On 2 director Shujaat Saudagar and Tu Yaa Main actress Shanaya Kapoor for his next project. Earlier, Shujaat took to Instagram stories and dropped the photo from the sets of the film. A hand holding a clapperboard can be seen along with a date written on it. Though the title of the film hasn't been revealed, 'JC' could be seen written on the board. The filmmaker tagged his lead actors, Shanaya Kapoor and Abhay Verma. The duo also reshared the picture on their Instagram Stories. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more!
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who Is Ahaan Panday? Trolled for SRK dialogue, now gears up for Bollywood entry
Ahaan Panday , cousin of Bollywood actress Ananya Panday and nephew of actor Chunky Panday, is preparing to make his official entry into the film industry. With Yash Raj Films backing his debut and Mohit Suri at the helm as director, the upcoming romantic drama Saiyaara marks a significant milestone for the star kid. However, as anticipation around his debut grows, a resurfaced viral video has brought Ahaan under intense social media scrutiny. Trolled for over-the-top acting attempts Ahaan faced backlash in June 2023 when a clip of him recreating Shah Rukh Khan's emotional 'ek tarfa pyaar' monologue from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil went viral. While he likely intended it as a tribute, social media users didn't hold back, labeling it 'cringe' and 'forced' and pointing to nepotism as the reason behind his prominence. As he now steps into the limelight officially with Saiyaara, only time will tell if Ahaan can silence the trolls and carve a place for himself in Bollywood. A star kid's path to the big screen Born to Chikki Panday and fitness expert Deanne Panday, Ahaan hails from a prominent Bollywood family. His sister Alanna Panday is a well-known influencer based in the US, while his cousins Ananya and Rysa Panday are already familiar names in the industry. Ahaan pursued his education at Oberoi International School in Mumbai and later at the University of Mumbai. Passionate about cinema, he honed his skills behind the camera before facing it, having worked as an assistant director on projects like 'Freaky Ali,' 'Rock On 2,' and the critically acclaimed series 'The Railway Men.' Viral moments before the debut Before grabbing headlines for his acting debut, Ahaan became a social media sensation during cousin Alanna Panday's wedding. A video of him dancing to Shah Rukh Khan's 'I Am The Best' alongside Karan Mehta, in front of SRK and Gauri Khan, quickly went viral. Another clip of Ahaan and Ananya performing to 'Saat Samundar Paar' also lit up the internet, showcasing his energetic stage presence and love for performance. Ahaan Panday's video recreating Shah Rukh Khan's iconic dialogue goes viral; netizens say 'Please give trigger warning next time'
NDTV
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Saiyaara: Ananya Panday's Cousin Ahaan To Make His Debut With Mohit Suri's Directorial Under YRF Banner
New Delhi: Ahaan Panday, cousin of actress Ananya Panday, is all set to make his mark in Bollywood with Saiyaara. Directed by Mohit Suri, the intense love story will be launched under the Yash Raj Films banner. The big announcement was shared by trade analyst Taran Adarsh on Instagram. The post also featured a snap of actress Aneet Padda, who will play the female lead. Taran Adarsh shared exciting details about the film, writing, 'YRF - Mohit Suri introduces two new talents in intense love story ' Saiyaara' – Release date locked... #YRF and #MohitSuri join forces for the very first time to present an intense love story titled # Saiyaara.' 'Presented by # AdityaChopra and directed by #MohitSuri, # Saiyaara introduces two new talents – #AhaanPanday and #AneetPadda... The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on 18 July 2025,' the trade analyst added. Taran Adarsh also highlighted that Saiyaara marks the first film to be produced by YRF's CEO, Akshaye Widhani. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taran Adarsh (@taranadarsh) Who Is Ahaan Panday? Ahaan Panday is the son of Chikki (Aloke) Panday, who is Chunky Panday's younger brother. Ahaan's sister, Alanna Panday, is a popular content creator and was also seen on Prime Video's reality show — The Tribe. Behind the scenes, Ahaan has worked as an assistant director on projects like Freaky Ali, The Railway Men and Rock On 2. Who Is Aneet Padda? Aneet Padda is not new to the world of acting. In 2024, she was featured in the web series Big Girls Don't Cry. Before that, she appeared in Salaam Venky (2022), a family drama featuring Kajol and Vishal Jethwa. Coming back to Saiyaara, the official Instagram handle of Yash Raj Films also dropped a note to announce the project. It read, 'Yash Raj Films' romantic film Saiyaara, which introduces Ahaan Panday in the Hindi film industry & also stars Aneet Padda as the female lead, is set to release on July 18, 2025 in theatres worldwide.' Read the full note below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yash Raj Films (@yrf) Saiyaara marks the first-ever collaboration between YRF and Mohit Suri.
