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India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Who is Shaan R Grover? Meet Aneet Padda's ex Mahesh in Saiyaara, worked in Sanam Teri Kasam, struggled for 5 years, gave 1000 auditions
Mohit Suri's film Saiyaara is performing exceptionally well at the box office. Made on a budget of Rs 45 crore, the film has crossed the Rs 150 crore mark in just five days, leaving behind many established actors. There's a lot of buzz around the lead actors of Saiyaara – Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. Along with them, Shaan R Grover is also making headlines for his role as Mahesh, Vaani Batra's ex-boyfriend. He has worked on several projects before this. Let's tell you more about who he is. Who is Shaan R Grover? Actor Shaan R Grover had worked in several OTT projects before Saiyaara . Regarding his education, he studied at the Modern School in Delhi and later enrolled at Jai Hind College in Mumbai. Before stepping into acting, he gained experience behind the camera. According to reports, he worked as an assistant director on Harshvardhan Rane's cult classic romantic film Sanam Teri Kasam . For Saiyaara, Shaan received acting training under the guidance of casting director Shaanu Sharma. In addition to this, he pursued theatre, attended workshops, and consistently worked to prove his talent through auditions. He has appeared in several OTT projects, including the Netflix film Noblemen , and web shows such as Roohaniyat, Leaked, and Dus June Ki Raat. Shaan R Grover Gave Over 1,000 Auditions Like many actors, Grover has had his own share of struggles. He faced a challenging phase that lasted about 4-5 years before delivering a superhit like Mohit Suri's Saiyaara . During this time, he underwent acting training and gave auditions for more than 1,000 projects. However, success didn't come easily. Despite repeated setbacks, Shaan remained determined. He had faith in himself and believed that something big would eventually happen, and it did, when he got the opportunity to work in a film directed by Mohit Suri, the filmmaker behind hits like Awarapan, Zeher, Aashiqui 2, Murder 2, Ek Villain, and Malang.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Who Is Shaan R Grover? The Antagonist In Ahaan Panday's Saiyaara
Last Updated: Shaan R Grover worked as an assistant director on Harshvardhan Rane's tragic love drama Sanam Teri Kasam. Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri, is doing exceptionally well at the box office. The romance drama marked the big screen acting debut of not just the leads Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda, but also Shaan R Grover. Shaan plays the antagonist, Mahesh Iyer, and his performance has left a lasting impression on the audience. Following a few OTT projects, he made his feature debut with this film. As per a report by Pinkvilla, Shaan R Grover attended Modern School in Delhi before continuing his education at Jai Hind College in Mumbai. Before becoming an actor, he worked as an assistant director on Harshvardhan Rane's tragic love drama Sanam Teri Kasam. He also received acting training from renowned casting director Shanoo Sharma. Shaan has worked on various OTT projects, including the Netflix film Nobleman and web series such as Roohaniyat, Leaked and Dus June Ki Raat. Recently, in an interview with Zoom, Shaan R Grover shared his opinion on nepotism in the industry and the chance he got with Saiyaara to advance his career. He said, 'If it is giving you actors like Ranbir Kapoor and Ahaan Panday, why are people complaining about it? They do get a better start. But look at me, I am doing a YRF film as the baddie, outsiders also get chances. It is my destiny, luck and hard work here. If you are talented, you will get a chance. Saiyaara is about three different people, with different careers and journeys, coming together to make something so beautiful." Saiyaara has surpassed the Rs 100 crore net mark in the four days of release. The YRF film is produced by Akshaye Widwani and directed by Mohit Suri. Saiyaara takes the audience to an intense realm of love, featuring Ahaan and Aneet Padda's character arcs before concluding with heartbreak. While Ahaan appears to be a popular face pursuing a career as a vocalist, Aneet plays an innocent composer. 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
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Meet Shaan R Grover, actor who played ex-boyfriend of Aneet Padda in Mohit Suri-Ahaan Panday's Saiyaara
Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri, is doing wonders at the box office. The movie has gone all out and is performing like a juggernaut. The romantic drama has not only marked the big screen acting debut of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda but also Shaan R Grover. He is the one who played Vaani Batra's (Aneet Padda) ex-boyfriend in the movie, who has some negative shades. Though he had worked before in several OTT projects, he got his first major big-screen exposure with Saiyaara. Shaan R Grover worked as an AD on Sanam Teri Kasam Shaan R Grover studied at Modern School in Delhi and later went on to attend Jai Hind College in Mumbai. Before stepping into acting, he worked behind the camera. Reportedly, he was an assistant director on Harshvardhan Rane's tragic romantic film, Sanam Teri Kasam. Further, he got training as an actor under the guidance of renowned casting director Shanoo Sharma, who mentored him. The actor consistently worked on his craft through theatre, workshops, and auditions. Shaan has worked on several OTT projects, including Netflix film Nobleman, web shows like Roohaniyat, Leaked and Dus June Ki Raat. Shaan R Grover struggled for 5 years before getting Saiyaara Shaan spent around 4 to 5 years consistently auditioning, training, and performing before getting a significant break as an actor. He has auditioned for over a thousand projects during that period. Despite setbacks, including being replaced by star kids or influencers, he remained resilient, trusting that something bigger was written for him, and Saiyaara became that turning point. For the unversed, Saiyaara has crossed the Rs 100 crore net mark in just four days of release. It emerged as the one and only Indian film featuring two newcomers to hit the century mark. Produced by Akshaye Widwani, the YRF movie is directed by Mohit Suri, who is known for Awarapan, Zeher, Aashiqui 2, Murder 2, Ek Villain, Malang and others. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
