he latest rankings for the ‘Most Popular Indian Actors and Directors’ are out, and the actors’ category is dominated by the stars of Saiyaara. Ahaan Panday has claimed the top spot, with co-star Aneet Padda securing second place. The list also highlights industry heavyweights such as Aamir Khan and Ishaan Khatter, making this year’s lineup more competitive than ever.

Newcomer Ahaan Panday pushed back against the "star kid" label, arguing that since his father, Chikki Panday, is not an actor and his entry into the industry was through auditions and hard work, the tag inaccurately defines his debut journey.

Rising star Ahaan Panday, following the success of his debut film Saiyaara, clarified that his cousin, actress Ananya Panday, never offered him personal acting advice, but her impressive growth and career trajectory profoundly inspired his own journey in the performance arts space.

Ahaan Panday begins rigorous 60-day action training for Ali Abbas Zafar’s upcoming YRF action-romance, starting exactly on his birthday, as he prepares for his second film after the blockbuster Saiyaara.

Bobby Deol will join Ahaan Panday and Sharvari in Ali Abbas Zafar’s upcoming action-romance, produced by Aditya Chopra. He will play a powerful character with grey shades, with the film expected to begin shooting in the UK.