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Saiyaara’ Breakouts Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda Give First Joint Interview After ₹563 Crore Run

A THR India cover shifts focus to the actors’ accounts of struggle, mentorship, plus a pre‑casting visit to Mumbai’s Mount Mary Church.

Overview

  • The newcomers appear together on The Hollywood Reporter India cover and in their first post‑release interview, ending a strategy of limited pre‑release visibility.
  • Ahaan Panday says the film let his work “speak first,” reflecting on years of delayed launches, a crisis of confidence after his grandmother’s death, and time spent assisting on sets.
  • Aneet Padda recounts early hurdles including secretly taping auditions at home due to finances and recalls visiting Mount Mary Church with Ahaan before she was cast.
  • Directed by Mohit Suri for Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara has grossed about ₹563 crore worldwide, setting records for a debutant‑led romance.
  • Social‑media clips from a success bash have fueled dating speculation about the co‑stars, which remains unaddressed by either actor.