When Ahaan Panday denied connection with Chunky Panday in an old comment: 'Established myself in the B-town…'

Ahaan Panday is generating buzz after his debut film Saiyaara. Being compared to other star kids, he's tipped to be the next big superstar. Following in the footsteps of his uncle Chunky Panday and cousin Ananya Panday, Ahaan's making a name for himself in Bollywood. However, an old comment where he denied being related to Chunky Panday has resurfaced, sparking interest and debate around his career and family ties.

During an Instagram Live session in 2017, a fan asked 19-year-old Ahaan Panday about his uncle Chunky Panday, which seemingly irked the young actor. According to SpotboyE, Ahaan said, “It’s funny that my surname is Panday, but I’m nowhere connected to him. My dad is Aloke Sharad Panday, and that’s the only Panday connection I have. I have established myself in the B-town through my popularity."

Ahaan's response surprised many, given that Chunky Panday is indeed his uncle, being his father's younger brother. The reason behind Ahaan's denial remains unclear, but the Panday family now presents a united front, openly supporting Ahaan's endeavors.

Recently, Chunky Panday humorously commented on the dominance of Bollywood's "Kapoors and Khans." An Instagram post went viral, stating, "In a world of Kapoors and Khans, Pandays came out of syllabus." The post featured pictures of Chunky Panday, Ananya Panday, and Ahaan Panday. Chunky Panday shared the post on his Instagram Story, playfully referencing other prominent celebrity families in Bollywood.

Chunky Panday recently attended the premiere of Saiyaara and shared an enthusiastic review. After the screening, as the paparazzi approached Chunky and Bhavana Panday, they asked for his thoughts on the film. Chunky responded with a resounding, "Very good, best. Blockbuster." Chunky and Bhavana beamed with pride, celebrating another successful performance from a family member.

About Saiyaara

Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films, delves into the love story of Krish Kapoor (Ahaan Panday), an aspiring singer, and Vaani Batra (Aneet Padda), a journalist. Their journey is marked by unexpected twists as love, ambition, and societal pressures intertwine in this emotionally charged romance.