Recently at an award function Saiyaara actors Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday turned a routine night into a headline-grabbing moment — applause emotion and unexpected admiration stirred fresh interest around them. What seemed like a simple “thank you” speech quickly caught fire on social media and among fans.
Aneet Padda’s heartfelt praise for Ahaan Panday
The attention comes because of what Aneet Padda said: during her acceptance speech she thanked her co-star Ahaan Panday and referred to him as “one of the best men in the world.” She described how supportive he has been on set — “you don’t realise the number of times it’s been really difficult … and he has always had my back.” Her touching words combined with the warmth between them added fuel to ongoing dating rumours surrounding the duo.

After the blockbuster success of their film Saiyaara pairing Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda became the talk of many not only for their on‑screen chemistry but also for speculations about their off‑screen bond. That bond seemed real and strong enough for Aneet Padda to publicly acknowledge Ahaan Panday’s support.
Aneet Padda calls Ahaan Panday one of the best men in the world while accepting her award!!!
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The rumours of relationship
Their warm exchange and public embrace following the award stirred more rumours. Social media lit up with fans shipping them and posts began circulating dissecting every hug glance and smile. Yet despite all the buzz Ahaan Panday clarified in a media interaction that while he deeply values their bond Aneet Padda is his “best friend” — “chemistry isn’t always romantic … we’ve both made each other feel comfort safety and being seen.”
More about Saiyaara
Saiyaara (2025) is a Hindi musical romantic drama directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films. Debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda star as Krish Kapoor a volatile aspiring singer and Vaani Batra a poet recovering from a broken wedding. After meeting they collaborate on songs forging a deep bond that blossoms into love.

Their happiness shatters when Vaani is diagnosed with early‑onset Alzheimer’s forcing Krish to choose between his music career and caring for her. The film blends heartfelt performances a soulful soundtrack (Mithoon Tanishk Bagchi Sachet‑Parampara Faheem Abdullah) and lush visuals delivering a bittersweet love story that resonated with audiences despite mixed reviews. It released theatrically on 18 July 2025 and later on Netflix which also turned out to be the second highest highest grosser in Bollywood.