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Ahaan’s debut, bolstered by a hit soundtrack and the buzz surrounding its lead stars, has cemented his place in Bollywood.
Ahaan Panday and Anupam Kher share a memorable moment on the day of their film releases.
In the midst of his blockbuster debut with Saiyaara, Ahaan Panday received a message that would leave a lasting impact. While the film, co-starring Aneet Padda, lit up box offices and hearts alike, Ahaan found himself on the receiving end of advice from none other than veteran actor-director Anupam Kher.
Anupam, whose directorial Tanvi The Great released on the very same day, shared a heartfelt selfie with the newcomer and wrote, “NO GENERATION GAP HERE! Welcome #AhaanPandey to this wonderful jungle of creativity, fun, success, failure, blood rush, excitement, disappointments, joy rides, awards, rewards and lots of ups and downs… May you have a long, long innings in this magical world of madness called cinema! Jai Ho!”
Ahaan expressed his gratitude, saying, “Truly grateful for your warmth, sir. Your words will stay with me as I step into this jungle to experience its might, light, and magic.”
Box Office Triumph And Heartfelt Praise
While Saiyaara enjoyed a record-breaking domestic run with a net collection of around ₹337.69 crore and a worldwide gross of approximately ₹565.36 crore, Anupam’s film, though not a commercial juggernaut, earned acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of autism and was declared tax-free in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh.
“There’s love that shows at the box office, and there’s love that comes as blessings. We received both. And I’m happy Saiyaara is shining too. A good film always finds its place,” Anupam said in a video praising the film.
Shared Milestones, Not Rivalry
The day held an added layer of poetic symmetry. Both Anupam Kher and Saiyaara director Mohit Suri are protégés of Mahesh Bhatt, turning what could have been a release-day duel into a shared celebration of achievement and mentorship.
Ahaan’s debut, bolstered by a hit soundtrack and the buzz surrounding its lead stars, has cemented his place in Bollywood. But more than the box office figures, it’s the advice and blessings from a seasoned veteran that Ahaan will carry with him as he continues his journey into the unpredictable, exhilarating world of cinema.
Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, …Read More
Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, … Read More
September 23, 2025, 01:23 IST
