Saiyaara star Ahaan Panday says he and Aneet Padda didn't expect audience to flock in to watch 'two newcomers'

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's film Saiyaara became a sensation, grossing ₹570.33 crore. However, Ahaan said he's still not processed the fame.

Actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda became overnight sensations with their film Saiyaara. Their chemistry struck a chord with viewers, and the film went on to emerge as a blockbuster. In a recent interview with Grazia magazine, Ahaan recalled how he and Aneet were aware that people would not flock to theatres to watch two newcomers.

Ahaan Panday on expectations from Saiyaara

Ahaan Panday says he and Aneet Padda knew people won't flock in theatres to watch them.

Ahaan revealed that there was no pressure, only honesty, between him and his co-star Aneet during his debut film. He said, “Aneet and I even discussed this on set — that even if only two people walked out of the theatre feeling something, we’d done our job. We knew that we couldn’t expect audiences to flock in to watch two newcomers on screen.”

Even though Saiyaara became a phenomenon, Ahaan admitted that he hasn’t had the time to sit down and process all the love he has been receiving for his performance. Ahaan said, “I think it’s better to not know. I just want to move on to the next one.”

Saiyaara marked Ahaan’s Bollywood debut, while Aneet, who had earlier worked in Kajol’s Salaam Venky, made her first leading role appearance in films with this project. Ahaan and Aneet’s chemistry in the film impressed fans so much that their off-screen bond sparked dating rumours. However, both actors have maintained that they are best friends.

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