As Ahaan Panday's Bollywood debut film, Saiyaara, hits theaters, his cousin, actress Ananya Panday, has publicly declared herself as a member of the "Ahaan Panday Fan Club". Ananya shared her excitement and support for her brother's big screen debut on social media, expressing immense pride and love.
Ananya took to her Instagram to share a heartwarming post featuring a series of pictures, including adorable childhood snapshots with Ahaan. In one photo, she is seen posing with Ahaan, wearing a wide smile. Another picture shows Ananya with her eyes closed, flaunting a tag that reads "Ahaan Panday Fan Club" stuck to her forehead. She captioned the post: "A star is born (with star emoji) my Saiyaara @ahaanpandayy (love and evil eye emoticons)".
Prior to the film's release, Ananya shared a heartfelt note expressing her excitement for Ahaan's debut. "Been obsessed with my brother since day 1 and I can't wait for the world to feel the same," she wrote, adding, "#Saiyaara in cinemas tomorrow !!! @ahaanpandayy can't believe my little bean's first movie comes out. Welcome to the movies Ahaaani !! The sweetest boy". The post included a collection of cherished childhood photos and videos, offering a glimpse into their close bond.
Saiyaara marks the acting debut of Ahaan Panday alongside Aneet Padda. Directed by Mohit Suri and backed by Yash Raj Films, the film is anticipated to be a significant launch for the newcomers. The movie is expected to be a poignant journey of love, heartbreak, and redemption, following a coming-of-age narrative, which is a signature of Mohit Suri's films.
The film has generated considerable buzz, with many praising Ahaan and Aneet's performances and Mohit Suri's direction. Social media is abuzz with positive reactions to the film.
Industry trackers have noted the film's strong advance bookings, suggesting a promising start at the box office. Saiyaara has already made an impressive ₹12.49 crore in advance bookings. Some reports suggest that the film could earn between ₹10-12 crore on its opening day, while more optimistic estimates suggest it could reach ₹15-20 crore.
Ahaan also penned a heartfelt note to director Mohit Suri, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity. He acknowledged Suri's influence on his life and career, stating, "To Mohit Suri—the man who brought feeling back into my life… and gave me my dream".
Saiyaara's music-driven campaign and minimal promotional activities have also been noted positively within the film industry.