Khushi Kapoor picked Ahaan Panday in 2019, internet calls it ‘a vision’ after Saiyaara

Fans call it a prediction as Khushi's old interview resurfaces post Ahaan Panday’s successful Saiyaara debut.

Published: Monday,Jul 28, 2025 21:37 PM GMT-06:00

Anam Kazi

Khushi Kapoor picked Ahaan Panday in 2019, internet calls it ‘a vision’ after Saiyaara — Image Credits: Instagram

An old clip of Khushi Kapoor is doing the rounds again, and this time, netizens think she might have “seen the future.” Back in 2019, before stepping into the industry, Khushi had appeared on Neha Dhupia’s talk show with her sister Janhvi Kapoor. During the chat, she was asked to pick a debut co-star from three names: Aryan Khan, Meezaan Jaaferi, and Ahaan Panday.

Her response? “I have only seen Ahaan act out of the three of them, so I guess it would be like, the safest option.” Janhvi, who had debuted a year earlier with Dhadak, gave a different answer: “I would want her to debut opposite Meezaan.”

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Fast forward to 2024, and Ahaan Panday’s name is everywhere following his performance in Saiyaara, a romantic drama directed by Mohit Suri and produced by YRF. The film also introduced Aneet Padda and has turned into a talking point for its acting, music, and casting choices. With Ahaan now being viewed as one of the more promising names from the next generation, that throwback from Khushi is being re-evaluated.

Social media has had a lot to say about the resurfaced interview. One comment read, “If Khushi was in Saiyaara, it would have flopped. Aneet’s acting was a major part of the success.” Another said, “Thank godddd this did not work out!!! She would have ruined his debut and the movie would have tanked really bad!!”

Yet another post remarked on Ahaan’s growing popularity: “Six years old post. Now every nation’s actress would choose an Ahaan Panday film over other projects. Bro has literally killed it and how, while being so humble and passionate about the art form.”

Khushi eventually made her debut in 2023 with The Archies, sharing screen space with Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda, and Vedang Raina. Aryan Khan, meanwhile, is gearing up for his directorial debut with the Netflix series The Ba**ds of Bollywood*.

As for what’s next, neither Ahaan nor Khushi have announced upcoming projects. But the industry — and its audience is clearly watching.