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India.com
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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.
India Today
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Meet Mahesh from Saiyaara, the low-key villain in Krish and Vaani's love story
Meet Shaan R Grover from 'Saiyaara'. (Photo Credit: Instagram/ Shaan R Grover) India Today Entertainment Desk Shaan R Grover made a powerful big-screen debut with 'Saiyaara' The film also stars newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda 'Saiyaara' created history by crossing Rs 100 crore net in just four days 'Saiyaara', directed by Mohit Suri, is making waves at the box office and has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark in just four days. With this, it became the only Indian film led by two newcomers to hit that milestone. While Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda make their big-screen debuts in this romantic drama, the film also marks a major breakthrough for actor Shaan R Grover, who plays Aneet's ex-boyfriend with grey shades. Though not new to acting, 'Saiyaara' is Shaan's first significant presence on the big screen after years of working behind the scenes and on OTT projects. Who is Shaan R Grover? A Delhi native, Shaan studied at Modern School before pursuing college at Jai Hind in Mumbai. Starting off behind the camera, he worked as an assistant director on 'Sanam Teri Kasam'. Later, he trained as an actor under the guidance of celebrated casting director Shanoo Sharma, sharping his craft through theatre, workshops, and relentless auditions. Shaan has appeared in several digital projects, including the Netflix film 'Nobleman' and web shows like 'Roohaniyat', 'Leaked', and 'Dus June Ki Raat'. Despite countless setbacks - including being replaced by star kids or social media influencers, He auditioned for over a thousand roles over four to five years, never losing hope. The film's massive box office success has not only given newcomers like Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda, and Shaan R Grover a major platform, but has also solidified Mohit Suri's streak in delivering hits like 'Aashiqui 2', 'Ek Villain', and 'Malang'. 'Saiyaara' has been produced by Akshaye Widhani for Yash Raj Films. 'Saiyaara', directed by Mohit Suri, is making waves at the box office and has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark in just four days. With this, it became the only Indian film led by two newcomers to hit that milestone. While Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda make their big-screen debuts in this romantic drama, the film also marks a major breakthrough for actor Shaan R Grover, who plays Aneet's ex-boyfriend with grey shades. Though not new to acting, 'Saiyaara' is Shaan's first significant presence on the big screen after years of working behind the scenes and on OTT projects. Who is Shaan R Grover? A Delhi native, Shaan studied at Modern School before pursuing college at Jai Hind in Mumbai. Starting off behind the camera, he worked as an assistant director on 'Sanam Teri Kasam'. Later, he trained as an actor under the guidance of celebrated casting director Shanoo Sharma, sharping his craft through theatre, workshops, and relentless auditions. Shaan has appeared in several digital projects, including the Netflix film 'Nobleman' and web shows like 'Roohaniyat', 'Leaked', and 'Dus June Ki Raat'. Despite countless setbacks - including being replaced by star kids or social media influencers, He auditioned for over a thousand roles over four to five years, never losing hope. The film's massive box office success has not only given newcomers like Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda, and Shaan R Grover a major platform, but has also solidified Mohit Suri's streak in delivering hits like 'Aashiqui 2', 'Ek Villain', and 'Malang'. 'Saiyaara' has been produced by Akshaye Widhani for Yash Raj Films. Join our WhatsApp Channel
News18
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Saiyaara Villain Shaan R Grover On What Made The Movie A Hit, Setbacks & Getting Hate Messages
Even on the 4th day of its release, the Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda starrer 'Saiyaara' is smashing box-office records everywhere. In this candid chat, the main villain of the film Shaan R Grover, opens up on the film's phenomenal success, why he always believed in it and why guys are sending him hate messages.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Meet Aneet Padda's ex-boyfriend in Saiyaara. Who is Shaan Grover? Education, career, and more
While Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have emerged as breakout stars in Mohit Suri's emotional romantic drama Saiyaara , another name that has quietly grabbed attention is Shaan R Grover—the actor who plays Vaani Batra 's brooding ex-boyfriend in the film. His intense performance as the antagonist has sparked curiosity about who he is beyond the screen. Shaan R Grover is not new to the entertainment industry. According to his LinkedIn profile, he is both an actor and a producer. He completed his schooling at Modern School and graduated from Jai Hind College in Mumbai. Before stepping into the limelight as an actor, Shaan worked behind the scenes as an assistant director on the Harshvardhan Rane-starrer Sanam Teri Kasam. He later appeared in digital projects like Roohaniyat and RejctX, and played the role of Riyaz in the 2018 TV series PM Selfiewallie. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo In an interview with Zoom, Shaan revealed that he has known Ahaan Panday since 2016, when they were both college students trying to find their footing in the entertainment world. Their long-standing camaraderie added a personal touch to their on-screen conflict in Saiyaara, which makes his portrayal of the ex-boyfriend even more layered. Saiyaara, produced by Yash Raj Films, tells the story of Krish Kapoor, a struggling musician, and Vaani Batra, a young writer battling early-onset Alzheimer's. The film, which explores themes of love, memory, and heartbreak, has been making waves at the box office and is set to stream on Netflix following its theatrical run. Meanwhile, Saiyaara has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the box office.
News18
22-07-2025
- 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.
