Shanoo Sharma shares unseen picture with Saiyaara star Ahaan Panday, says, ‘Nothing but love’

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda led Saiyaara is steadily emerging as one of the most successful theatrical films in recent months. The film has recorded a strong box office run and continues to draw attention for its content and casting. With positive word of mouth and a solid theatrical pull, the film marks a promising debut for both newcomers. Directed by Mohit Suri and backed by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara is being seen as a fresh launchpad for Gen Z talent in the Hindi film space.

As the film gains momentum, YRF’s casting director Shanoo Sharma shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Ahaan Pandey’s journey. Taking to Instagram, she posted two images — one from 2017 featuring Ahaan during his early training days, and a recent still from Saiyaara. Her caption read, “How it started, How it’s going!!! #ahaanpandey. Nothing but love! 2017- NOW- WOW! @ahaanpandayy.” The post reflects the long-term preparation and grooming that went into his debut.

Ahaan Pandey has been part of the YRF Talent division for several years. His entry into films was not sudden, but a result of a structured internal program that focused on developing acting skills, screen presence, and discipline before a public-facing debut. Saiyaara is the studio’s first step toward introducing him to the wider audience, with more projects likely to follow depending on the reception.

The film presents a contemporary urban story with themes of love, identity, and ambition. Both Ahaan and Aneet have received encouraging responses for their performances, and their on-screen pairing has helped drive conversations around the film. The success of Saiyaara also underlines YRF’s ongoing investment in building the next generation of talent through a theatrical-first approach.

With the box office performance of Saiyaara showing no signs of slowing down, all eyes are now on Ahaan Pandey’s next move — both within the studio system and beyond.