Saiyaara star Ahaan Panday breaks records & hearts? Meet Shruti Chauhan, his rumoured girlfriend

A fresh name is buzzing across Bollywood gossip circles, and it's not just because of her on-screen work. Meet Shruti Chauhan, the actress-model who has suddenly found herself in the spotlight, thanks to her warm support for Saiyaara star Ahaan Panday and swirling rumours linking the two.

Shruti Chauhan, best known for her role as Maya in Gully Boy (2019), originally hails from Jaipur. An alumna of Jyoti Vidyapeeth College where she studied Arts, she has built her name steadily, also appearing in the hit music video Had Se by Jubin Nautiyal. Known for her soft screen presence and effortless style, she commands a notable social media following, where stars like Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan, Alaya F, Palak Tiwari, and Aryan Khan are among her followers.

But what's really turned the spotlight on her recently is her emotional Instagram review of Saiyaara, the romantic musical that's taken the box office by storm. Directed by Mohit Suri and led by debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the film has earned Rs 132.25 crore in just 5 days, even beating Salman Khan's Sikandar lifetime collection. While Shruti praised the film's direction and Aneet's performance, it was her heartfelt message for Ahaan that caught everyone's attention. Expressing how proud she was of him, fans quickly started speculating, is there something more than friendship here?

Social media lit up, and Reddit's popular BollyBlindsNGossip thread dove right into the debate. One user claimed, "Shruti and Ahaan are just close friends from the same group; she's actually dating someone named Eesh Kakkar." Others mentioned her past link-ups, including a rumoured connection with Babil Khan years ago. Some even noted her old friendship with Tara Sutaria before Tara's big SOTY 2 break.

As whispers grow louder, neither Ahaan nor Shruti has commented on the rumours. But one thing's for sure, Shruti's admiration post came from a place of genuine pride, whether as a friend or more. For now, fans are loving the drama onscreen with Saiyaara, and clearly enjoying the one off-screen too.