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Know all about Ananya Panday's cousin brother, Ahaan Panday, who is all set to make his Bollywood debut in the romantic film Saiyaara, produced by Yash Raj Films. Ananya Panday’s cousin brother, Ahaan Panday, is all set to make his Bollywood debut in the romantic film Saiyaara, produced by Yash Raj Films. The film will be directed by Mohit Suri.
The announcement, made on April 22, marks a big milestone for the Panday family as another member steps into the film industry. Who Is Ahaan Panday? Ahaan is the son of Chikki Panday and wellness expert and fitness trainer Deanne Panday. His sister, Alanna Panday, is a popular content creator in the US and an influencer.
Ahaan is also the nephew of actor Chunky Panday and Bhavana Pandey, making him the cousin of Bollywood actresses Ananya Panday and her sister, Rysa Panday. A Look at His Early Life Raised in Mumbai, Ahaan attended Oberoi International School and later studied at the University of Mumbai. His passion for filmmaking began early, and he pursued behind-the-scenes experience to build his skills.
He worked as an assistant director on films like Freaky Ali (2016), Rock On 2 (2016), and the critically acclaimed series The Railway Men (2023), gaining hands-on knowledge before stepping in front of the camera. Viral Dance Performance at Alanna Panday’s Wedding Before his official debut, Ahaan gained attention with a viral video from cousin Alanna Panday’s wedding reception. In the clip, Ahaan and actor Karan Mehta performed a dance to Shah Rukh Khan’s song “I Am The Best" from Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani.
The performance was witnessed by Shah Rukh Khan and his wife, Gauri Khan, who were present at the event. Multiple photos and videos marking the celebration surfaced online that included a desi dhamaka performance by Ananya Panday and Ahaan to the iconic retro track Saat Samundar Paar that immediately went viral. Trolled for recreating Shah Rukh Khan dialogue Back in June 2023, when Ahaan Panday attempted to recreate Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic monologue from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, the clip instantly went viral — but not for the right reasons.
The video, which surfaced on Reddit, featured Ahaan delivering the emotional “ek tarfa pyaar" dialogue, and it was heavily trolled for being overly dramatic and forced. Social media was quick to react, with users slamming the performance as “cringe" and calling it a classic case of nepotism at play..
