Ahaan Panday starts Bollywood on a sizzling note with his first movie Saiyaara turning out to be an instant hit. Starring Aneet Padda and directed by Mohit Suri, the romantic drama has also broken box office records in a matter of days since its release. With his charismatic on-screen presence and depth of emotions, Ahaan is being touted as Bollywood’s new romantic hero.
Fans call Ahaan “Ranbir 2.0”
While Ahaan basks in his moment of triumph, supporters have made startling parallels between the new find and Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor. Interestingly, this isn’t an original observation. Prior to entering films, Ahaan already had a devoted following through his viral Dubsmash clips, where he reenacted classic Bollywood scenes—many of which were from Ranbir’s films.
From lip-syncing to Channa Mereya to dancing on Bachna Ae Haseeno and Dilliwaali Girlfriend, Ahaan’s love for Ranbir was palpable. One of the videos even has him speaking a dramatic monologue from Rockstar, giving him the social media tag of “Ranbir 2.0.” A recently surfaced video has Ahaan lip-syncing Shah Rukh Khan’s emotional monologue from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil—a performance previously trolled on the internet but now admired for its rawness and how it foretells his acting skills.
Knew #AhaanPanday was destined for greatness when I found out he was a fan of #RanbirKapoor pic.twitter.com/Xj3sz3BDiU
— RKᵃ (@seeuatthemovie) July 21, 2025
From Viral Videos to Box Office Stardom
Following three years of rigorous training under the YRF talent wing, Ahaan made his debut in 2025. Saiyaara not only proved his acting mettle but also showed off his natural charm and romantic appeal. The music of the film, particularly the soulful title track, has been instrumental in making the audience fall for him.
While old clips inundate social media once more, fans are in concurrence—Ahaan Panday has descended, and he’s here to stay.
