Ahaan Panday became a well-known face among cinephiles since he appeared in the movie, Saiyaara. Directed by Mohit Suri, Ahaan starred in the film opposite Aneet Padda in her first lead role. When Saiyaara was released last year, in July 2025, no one had any idea how much of a hit it would become, especially among those who are big fans of romantic movies. Now, with Ahaan currently shooting for his second film, he opened up about his mom’s emotional reaction to Saiyaara.
Ahaan Panday shares his mom, Deanne Panday’s, emotional reaction to Saiyaara
Recently, Ahaan Panday sat down for an interview with Filmfare. Among the things he shared, what caught our attention was his revealing his mother, Deanne Panday’s, emotional reaction to his film, Saiyaara. For those unaware, Saiyaara was Ahaan’s debut movie, which earned him a huge fan following since its release. The actor confessed that his mom’s reaction made him so overwhelmed that he began avoiding her at home for some time. He said:
“My mom couldn’t stop crying. Every time she looked at me, she’d just tear up. I actually started avoiding her at home because of it. She kept saying, ‘I can’t believe that’s the same boy I saw on screen,’ and wondered how she didn’t know I could do this. I had to tell her not to feel guilty; it’s not her fault. She’s deeply emotional and sensitive. And I think the parts of me that come alive when I perform, I get that from her.”
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