Sidharth & Kiara were in 'Saiyaara' and not Ahaan & Aneet? What happened?

Imagine this: instead of fresh Gen-Z faces lighting up the screen, Saiyaara was led by Bollywood’s beloved real-life couple, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani. Sounds dreamy? A recent report suggests that this almost happened.

Ever since its release on July 18, Saiyaara has become more than just a film, it's a pop culture wave. With music that’s topping global charts and a storyline that has Gen-Z hooked, Mohit Suri’s musical romance is running to packed houses and rewriting box office records. At the heart of this youth-driven success are debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, who play Krish Kapoor and Vaani Batra. Their chemistry, freshness, and effortless vibe have clicked with the audience in a big way.

But now, a report by ScoopWhoop hints at a surprising twist: Saiyaara may have originally been envisioned with seasoned stars Sidharth and Kiara in the lead. The couple, known for their electrifying on-screen pairing in Shershaah, were reportedly approached to play the central characters. Though director Mohit Suri has always maintained that he built Saiyaara around newcomers, sources close to the production reveal that the initial vision leaned towards an older, more mature cast.

While no official confirmation has come from the actors or the filmmakers, fans are now torn between what is and what could have been. Would Saiyaara have had the same youthful spark if Sidharth and Kiara were cast? Some think not. Many netizens believe the charm of Saiyaara lies in its relatability to a younger audience.

The Gen-Z love story, paired with raw, real performances, made the film not just watchable but unforgettable. On the other side, Sid-Kiara loyalists still long to see them share the screen again, especially after their real-life fairy-tale moment: the couple recently welcomed their baby girl on July 15. With Kiara gearing up for War 2 and Sidharth returning in Param Sundari, their fans might not have to wait long. Still, one can’t help but wonder, what would Saiyaara have looked like in a parallel universe?