Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Ahaan Panday's Journey: From Priyanka Chopra's Encouragement to Upcoming Action Romance
Actor Ahaan Panday, who debuted with 'Saiyaraa', received early encouragement from Priyanka Chopra.
He will next star in an action romance film by Ali Abbas Zafar, with Bobby Deol playing his rival.
Panday has spoken about his journey, including his relationship with cousin Ananya Panday and being labeled a 'star kid'.
Ahaan Panday received encouragement from Priyanka Chopra at Arpita Khan's wedding before his debut
Panday debuted with 'Saiyaraa' and will next appear in Ali Abbas Zafar's action romance
Bobby Deol has joined the cast of Zafar's film, playing Panday's rival
Filming is set to begin in February 2026 in the UK
Panday has addressed being labeled a 'star kid' and his relationship with cousin Ananya Panday
- Who
- Ahaan Panday, Priyanka Chopra, Ali Abbas Zafar, Bobby Deol
- What
- Encouraged Ahaan Panday, cast Ahaan Panday in action romance, joined cast as rival
- When
- Before 'Saiyaraa', filming begins in February 2026
- Where
- Arpita Khan's wedding, UK
- Why
- To encourage and cast in movies
Ahaan Panday's Journey
Public Perception
Star Kid Label
Ahaan Panday's Journey
Panday feels he's behind a fence and can't quite touch what's on the other side
Public Perception
Public sees him as a 'star kid' due to his family background
- Debut Film
- Saiyaraa
- Upcoming Film
- Ali Abbas Zafar's action romance
- Co-star in Upcoming Film
- Bobby Deol
- Filming Location
- UK
- Filming Start Date
- February 2026
