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{{Short description|Indian actor (born 1997)}}
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| name         = Ahaan Panday
| name               = Ahaan Panday
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| birth_date   = {{Birth date and age|1997|12|23}}
| caption           = Panday in 2017
| birth_place   = Mumbai, India
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| nationality  = Indian
| birth_date         = 23 December 1997<ref name="BDAY"/>
| occupation   = Actor, fashion model
| birth_place       = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| years_active = 2016–present
| education          =  
| known_for     = ''[[Saiyaara]]''
| alma_mater        = [[University of Mumbai]] ([[Bachelor of Fine Arts|BFA]])
| father        = [[Chikki Panday]]
| occupation         = Actor
| mother        = [[Deanne Panday]]
| years_active       = 2025–present
| relatives     = [[Alanna Panday]] (sister), [[Chunky Panday]] (uncle), [[Ananya Panday]] (cousin)
| known_for         = ''[[Saiyaara (film)|Saiyaara]]''
| parents            = Chikki Panday (Father)<br />Deanne Panday (Mother)
| relatives         = [[List of Hindi film families#Panday family|Panday family]]
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'''Ahaan Panday''' (born 23 December 1997) is an Indian actor and fashion model. He made his Hindi film debut with [[Mohit Suri]]’s romantic drama ''[[Saiyaara]]'' (2025), produced by [[Yash Raj Films]], which became one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of the year.<ref name="Saiyaara">{{cite web|title=Saiyaara (film)|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saiyaara_(film)}}</ref>
'''Ahaan Panday''' ({{IPA|hns|əˈhɑːn pənˈdeɪ|pron}}) is an Indian actor who works in [[Hindi]] films. He made his debut in the 2025 romantic drama [[Saiyaara (film)|''Saiyaara'']].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=2025-12-03 |title=‘Saiyaara’ Actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda Top IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Stars of 2025 Chart (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/saiyaara-ahaan-panday-aneet-padda-imdb-chart-1236597997/ |access-date=2026-05-29 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life and background==
Panday was born in Mumbai, India, to businessman [[Chikki Panday]] and fitness expert [[Deanne Panday]]. He belongs to the Panday family and is the nephew of actor [[Chunky Panday]] and cousin of actress [[Ananya Panday]].
Panday was born on 23 December 1997 in [[Mumbai]], to Aloke “Chikki” Panday, a businessman, and Deanne Panday, a former model and wellness coach.<ref name="BDAY">{{cite web |last=Rani |first=Gayatri |date=23 December 2025|title=Saiyaara actor Ahaan Panday thanks fans for heartfelt birthday wishes: "All love here always" |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bollywood/saiyaara-actor-ahaan-panday-thanks-fans-for-heartfelt-birthday-wishes-all-love-here-always-article-13739946.html |website=moneycontrol.com |location=India |publisher=Money Control |access-date=15 June 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=<!-- not stated --> |date=7 February 2024 |title=Ahaan Panday to debut in YRF and Mohit Suri’s romance |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/ahaan-panday-to-debut-in-yrf-and-mohit-suris-romance-1503267404.html |website=thestatesman.com |location=India |publisher=The Statesman |access-date=14 June 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Mathur |first=Abhimanyu |date=21 July 2025 |title=Meet Ahaan Panday's father Chikki Panday, once bailed Shah Rukh Khan out of prison, ended SRK-Salman's infamous fight |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/meet-ahaan-panday-dad-chikki-panday-bailed-shah-rukh-khan-out-of-jail-saiyaara-deanne-panday-salman-khan-fight-101753099791404.html |website=hindustantimes.com |location=India |publisher=Hindustan Times|access-date=14 June 2026}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=The Many Lives of Ahaan Panday |url=https://www.grazia.co.in/people/the-many-lives-of-ahaan-panday-15188.html |access-date=2026-06-14 |website=Grazia India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Meet Ahaan Panday's mother, Deanne Panday: Former model, Wellness Coach and Author who started her fitness journey at 11, to glowing in her 50s|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/meet-ahaan-pandays-mother-deanne-panday-former-model-wellness-coach-and-author-who-started-her-fitness-journey-at-11-to-glowing-in-her-50s/articleshow/122807839.cms|accessdate=2025-07-23|website=TimesOfIndia}}</ref> He is also the nephew of actor [[Chunky Panday]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-09-19 |title=Ahaan Panday or Ananya Panday: Whose success makes Chunky Panday happier? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ahaan-panday-or-ananya-panday-whose-success-makes-chunky-panday-happier/articleshow/124001610.cms |access-date=2026-05-29 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> and cousin to actress [[Ananya Panday]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ahaan Panday On People Not Realising How Young Cousin Ananya Panday Was When She Started: "Never Personally Gave Me Any Advice" |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/ahaan-panday-on-people-not-realising-how-young-cousin-ananya-panday-was-when-she-started-never-personally-gave-me-any-advice-9674902 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260107234618/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/ahaan-panday-on-people-not-realising-how-young-cousin-ananya-panday-was-when-she-started-never-personally-gave-me-any-advice-9674902 |archive-date=2026-01-07 |access-date=2026-05-29 |work=NDTV |language=en}}</ref> Panday attended [[Oberoi International School]] and later pursued a [[Bachelor of Fine Arts|bachelor of fine arts]] in cinematic arts and production from [[University of Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ahaan Panday Educational Qualification: Saiyaara Actor Studied Filmmaking At Mumbai University|url=https://www.news18.com/education-career/ahaan-panday-educational-qualification-saiyaara-actor-studied-filmmaking-at-mumbai-university-9455158.html|accessdate=2025-07-22|website=News18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Tanwar |first=Apeksha |date=2025-07-18 |title=From classroom to camera: What Ahaan Panday studied before his Bollywood debut |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/from-classroom-to-camera-what-ahaan-panday-studied-before-his-bollywood-debut/articleshow/122764485.cms |access-date=2026-06-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>


He attended Oberoi International School and later studied at the University of Mumbai. Prior to his acting career, he gained attention on social media platforms through short-form content.
== Career ==
Panday began his career as an assistant director, making his debut in [[Sohail Khan]]'s ''[[Freaky Ali]]'' (2016), followed by ''[[Rock On 2]]'' (2016) and ''[[Mardaani 2]]'' (2019).<ref name="RO2"/><ref name="M2"/> In 2023, he served as an assistant director on the [[Netflix]] miniseries ''[[The Railway Men|The Railway Men: The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ahaan Panday Was An AD For The Railway Men; He's A Beautiful Boy: Dibyendu Bhattacharya {{!}} Exclusive |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/ahaan-panday-was-an-ad-for-the-railway-men-hes-a-beautiful-boy-dibyendu-bhattacharya-exclusive-ws-kl-9465756.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250729181828/https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/ahaan-panday-was-an-ad-for-the-railway-men-hes-a-beautiful-boy-dibyendu-bhattacharya-exclusive-ws-kl-9465756.html |archive-date=2025-07-29 |access-date=2026-05-29 |work=News18 |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Career==
He made his acting debut in 2025 with ''[[Saiyaara (film)|Saiyaara]]'' opposite [[Aneet Padda]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tartaglione |first=Nancy |date=2024-02-07 |title=Ahaan Panday To Star In Yash Raj Films' Upcoming Young Love Story From Director Mohit Suri |url=https://deadline.com/2024/02/ahaan-panday-cast-yash-raj-films-mohit-suri-1235817576/ |access-date=2026-05-29 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref>


===Early work (2016–2024)===
== In the media ==
Panday began his career working behind the scenes as an assistant director on films such as ''Freaky Ali'' (2016) and ''Rock On 2'' (2016). He also appeared in short films including ''Fifty'' (2017). 


He made his debut in the fashion industry in 2016, walking the runway for designer Nandita Mahtani.
Following the recognition he gained from his 2025 film ''Saiyaara'', Panday was announced as a celebrity ambassador for several brands, including [[Harley-Davidson]] India, [[Tira (brand)|Tira]], [[Pepsi]] India (along with Aneet Padda), [[Zino Davidoff Group|Davidoff]] Parfums and [[Philips]] OneBlade.<ref>{{cite web |last=Rani |first=Gayatri |date=7 December 2025|title=Ahaan Panday becomes brand ambassador for Harley-Davidson India, marks first major endorsement |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bollywood/ahaan-panday-becomes-brand-ambassador-for-harley-davidson-india-marks-first-major-endorsement-article-13714073.html |website=moneycontrol.com |location=India |publisher=Money Control |access-date=14 June 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=<!-- not stated --> |date=17 February 2026|title=Ahaan Panday becomes the face of Tira |url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/research/advertising/ahaan-panday-becomes-the-face-of-tira/128453311 |website=brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com |location=India |publisher=ETBrandEquity |access-date=14 June 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=<!-- not stated --> |date=15 March 2026 |title=PepsiCo India ropes in Saiyaara star pair Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda as new brand face |url=https://m.economictimes.com/industry/cons-products/pepsico-india-ropes-in-saiyaara-star-pair-ahaan-panday-aneet-padda-as-new-brand-face/articleshow/129586893.cms |website=economictimes.com |location=India |publisher=Economic Times|access-date=14 June 2026}}</ref><ref> {{cite web |last=M |first=Snehanjali |date=14 April 2026 |title=Ahaan Panday becomes the first-ever Indian brand ambassador for Davidoff Parfums |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/ahaan-panday-becomes-the-first-ever-indian-brand-ambassador-for-davidoff-parfums-article-13888088.html |website=moneycontrol.com |location=India |publisher=Money Control |access-date=14 June 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=<!-- not stated --> |date=17 April 2026|title=Philips onboards Gen Z icon Ahaan Panday as the OneBlade brand ambassador |url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/research/advertising/philips-onboards-gen-z-icon-ahaan-panday-as-the-oneblade-brand-ambassador/130331457 |website=brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com |location=India |publisher=ETBrandEquity |access-date=14 June 2026}}</ref>


===''Saiyaara'' (2025)===
==Filmography==
Panday made his acting debut as a lead actor in ''[[Saiyaara]]'' (2025), directed by [[Mohit Suri]]. The film co-starred [[Aneet Padda]] and was produced by [[Aditya Chopra]] under Yash Raj Films. 
{{Pending films key}}


The film was released on 18 July 2025 and received positive reviews, with praise directed toward its music, performances, and direction. It emerged as  commercial success.
===Films===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Ref.
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2016
|''[[Freaky Ali]]''
| rowspan="3" {{n/a}}
| rowspan="3" | Assistant Director
|<ref>{{Cite news |title='Saiyaara' is not Ahaan Panday's acting debut; here's where we have seen him before |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/saiyaara-is-not-ahaan-pandays-first-stint-as-an-actor-heres-where-we-have-seen-him-before/cid/2114536 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260113153723/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/saiyaara-is-not-ahaan-pandays-first-stint-as-an-actor-heres-where-we-have-seen-him-before/cid/2114536 |archive-date=2026-01-13 |access-date=2026-05-29 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Rock On 2]]''
|<ref name="RO2">{{Cite web |last=Das |first=Santanu |date=2025-07-22 |title=Ahaan Panday recalls how Shraddha Kapoor made him 'feel seen' as an AD on Rock On 2, reacts to her praise for Saiyaara |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ahaan-panday-reacts-to-shraddha-kapoors-praise-for-saiyaara-recalls-how-she-made-him-feel-seen-rock-on-2-shoot-101753179775163.html |access-date=2026-05-29 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2019
|''[[Mardaani 2]]''
|<ref name="M2">{{cite web |author=<!-- not stated --> |date=26 March 2019 |title=Chunky Panday's nephew Ahaan Panday to kickstart Bollywood journey with Mardaani 2? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/star-kids/story/chunky-panday-s-nephew-ahaan-panday-to-kickstart-bollywood-journey-with-mardaani-2-1486743-2019-03-26 |website=indiatoday.in |location=India |publisher=India Today |access-date=7 June 2026}}</ref>
|-
| 2025
|''[[Saiyaara (film)|Saiyaara]]''
|Krish Kapoor
|Acting debut
| <ref>{{Cite web |title=Ahaan Panday ends shoot of his debut with a banger |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/mohit-suri-recreates-music-festival-1000-people-for-ahaan-panday-debut-23492199 |access-date=2026-05-29 |website=Mid-day}}</ref>
|-
|{{TBA}}
|{{Pending film|Untitled Ali Abbas Zafar action-romance}}
|{{TableTBA}}
|Filming
|<ref name="P79">{{cite web |author=<!-- not stated --> |date=4 April 2026 |title=Ahaan Panday Begins Filming Ali Abbas Zafar's Next |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/insight/ahaan-panday-begins-filming-ali-abbas-zafars-next |website=hollywoodreporterindia.com |location=India |publisher=Hollywood Reporter India |access-date=9 June 2026}}</ref>
|}


The film’s soundtrack also achieved significant popularity on music chart.
=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
! class="unsortable" |Ref.
|-
| 2023
|''[[The Railway Men]]''
|{{n/a}}
|Assistant Director
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-11-29 |title=Ahaan Panday reflects on his journey as AD on Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon-starrer 'The Railway Men' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/ahaan-panday-reflects-on-his-journey-as-ad-on-madhavan-kay-kay-menon-starrer-the-railway-men/articleshow/105596034.cms |access-date=2026-05-29 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|}


===Post-''Saiyaara'' and upcoming projects (2026–present)===
==Awards and nominations==
Following the success of ''Saiyaara'', Panday signed a multi-film association with Yash Raj Films. 
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
 
! scope="col" |Year
In 2026, he began shooting for an untitled action–romance film directed by [[Ali Abbas Zafar]]. The project marks his transition into action-oriented roles and features a different screen persona compared to his debut.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ahaan Panday begins filming Ali Abbas Zafar's action-romance|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ahaan-pandays-first-glimpse-from-ali-abbas-zafars-romantic-action-movie-is-out-actor-looks-intense-as-filming-begins/articleshow/129996328.cms}}</ref> 
! scope="col" |Award
 
! scope="col" |Category
Reports also indicated that he was approached for projects by filmmakers such as Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Anand L. Rai following his debut success.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ahaan Panday offered films after Saiyaara success|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/after-saiyaara-ahaan-panday-offered-rakeysh-omprakash-mehras-epic-karna-and-anand-l-rais-project-reports/articleshow/129507947.cms}}</ref> 
! scope="col" |Work
 
! scope="col" |Result
During this period, Panday underwent a physical transformation for his upcoming role after recovering from a shoulder surgery sustained after his debut film.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ahaan Panday reveals shoulder surgery after Saiyaara|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ahaan-panday-opens-up-about-secret-shoulder-surgery-after-saiyaara-says-doctor-warned-his-body-would-go-back-to-zero/articleshow/128949971.cms}}</ref> 
! scope="col" |Notes
 
! scope="col" class="unsortable" |Ref.
He has been described in media reports as part of a new generation of Bollywood actors gaining prominence after successful debuts.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emerging Bollywood talents of 2026|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/aneet-padda-ahaan-panday-to-pratibha-ranta-bollywoods-emerging-talent-lines-up-for-a-breakthrough-in-2026/photostory/126394432.cms}}</ref>
|-
 
| rowspan="2" |2025
==Awards and recognition==
|[[CNN-News18 Indian of the Year]]
Panday received recognition for his debut performance in ''Saiyaara''. 
|GenZ Icon Award
 
|{{n/a}}
* Best Debut Actor – Male, Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards (2026)<ref>{{cite web|title=Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards 2026 winners|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/cinema/pinkvilla-screen-style-icons-awards-2026-ahaan-panday-and-aneet-padda-win-best-debut-actor-male-and-female-for-saiyaara-1401740}}</ref> 
|{{won}}
* Honours at award ceremonies for his performance in ''Saiyaara'' alongside co-star [[Aneet Padda]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Saiyaara actors win honours at awards ceremony|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/saiyaara-duo-aneet-padda-and-ahaan-pandays-sweet-selfie-at-award-show-captures-their-celebratory-moment-after-big-honours/articleshow/129258612.cms}}</ref>
| Along with Aneet Padda
 
|<ref>{{cite web |last=Vij |first=Palak |date=28 November 2025 |title=Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda win GenZ Icon Awards at CNN-News18 IOTY 2025; latter calls Ahaan 'One of the best men in the world' |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bollywood/ahaan-panday-and-aneet-padda-win-genz-icon-awards-at-cnn-news18-ioty-2025-latter-calls-ahaan-one-of-the-best-men-in-the-world-article-13702220.html |website=moneycontrol.com |location=India |publisher=Money Control |access-date=7 June 2026}}</ref>
He has also been listed among emerging and next-generation actors in Indian cinema following his debut success.
 
==Personal life==
Panday resides in Mumbai. He maintains a relatively private personal life but frequently appears at industry events with his family. 
 
In 2026, he revealed that he underwent shoulder surgery following ''Saiyaara'', which required extensive recovery and fitness rebuilding.
 
==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Note
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''Freaky Ali'' || — || Assistant director
|[[NDTV Indian of the Year]]
|Debutant Actor of the Year
|{{n/a}}
|{{Won}}
|
|<ref>{{cite web |last=Bhattacharya |first=Tanisha |date=19 December 2025|title=NDTV Indian Of The Year 2025: Ahaan Panday Is Debutant Actor Of The Year |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/ndtv-indian-of-the-year-2025-ahaan-panday-is-debutant-actor-of-the-year-9849073 |website=ndtv.com |location=India |publisher=NDTV |access-date=7 June 2026}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''Rock On 2'' || — || Assistant director
|rowspan="4" |2026
|[[Zee Cine Awards]]
|[[Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut|Best Debut (Male)]]
|rowspan="4" |''[[Saiyaara (film)|Saiyaara]]''
|{{Won}}
|
|<ref>{{cite web |author=<!-- not stated --> |date=2 March 2026 |title=Saiyaara's Aneet Padda Wins Big At ZEE Cine Awards |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/saiyaara-aneet-padda-wins-big-at-zee-cine-awards/20260302.htm |website=rediff.com |location=India |publisher=Rediff |access-date=7 June 2026}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2017 || ''Fifty'' || Lead role || Short film
|[[News18 Reel Awards|News18 Showsha Reel Awards]]
|Star of the Year (Male)
|{{Won}}
|
|<ref>{{cite web |last=Cyril |first=Grace |date=7 March 2026 |title=News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2026 Full Winners List (Popular Choice): Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda And Others Win Big |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/news18-showsha-reel-awards-2026-full-winners-list-popular-choice-ahaan-panday-aneet-padda-and-others-win-big-ws-l-9946714.html |website=news18.com |location=India |publisher=News18 |access-date=7 June 2026}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2018 || ''Jollywood'' || Lead role || Short film
|[[Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Awards]]
|Best Debut (Male)
|{{Won}}
|
|<ref>{{cite web|last=Jogani|first=Rishil |date=25 March 2026 |title=Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards 2026: Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda win Best Debut Actor Male and Female for Saiyaara|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/cinema/pinkvilla-screen-style-icons-awards-2026-ahaan-panday-and-aneet-padda-win-best-debut-actor-male-and-female-for-saiyaara-1401740 |website=pinkvilla.com |location=India |publisher=Pinkvilla |access-date=14 June 2026}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2025 || ''[[Saiyaara]]'' || Krish Kapoor || Debut film
|[[Screen Awards]]
|Breakthrough New Actor (Male)
|{{Won}}
|
|<ref>{{cite web |author=<!-- not stated --> |date=5 April 2026 |title=Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Ahaan Panday wins Breakthrough New Actor (Male) award for Saiyaara |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/chetak-screen-awards-2026-ahaan-panday-wins-breakthrough-new-actor-male-award-for-saiyaara-10616886/lite/ |website=indianexpress.com |location=India |publisher=Indian Express |access-date=7 June 2026}}</ref>
|}
|}
== See also ==
{{Portal|Bollywood}}
*[[List of Indian film actors]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8077625/ Ahaan Panday] on IMDb 
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* [https://www.instagram.com/ahaanpandayy/ Ahaan Panday] on Instagram 
* {{Instagram|ahaanpandayy}}


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Latest revision as of 23:54, 15 June 2026


Ahaan Panday
Panday in 2017
Born23 December 1997[1]
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Alma materUniversity of Mumbai (BFA)
OccupationActor
Years active2025–present
Known forSaiyaara
Parent(s)Chikki Panday (Father)
Deanne Panday (Mother)
RelativesPanday family

Ahaan Panday (hns) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films. He made his debut in the 2025 romantic drama Saiyaara.[2]

Early life and background[edit | edit source]

Panday was born on 23 December 1997 in Mumbai, to Aloke “Chikki” Panday, a businessman, and Deanne Panday, a former model and wellness coach.[1][3][4][5][6] He is also the nephew of actor Chunky Panday[7] and cousin to actress Ananya Panday.[8] Panday attended Oberoi International School and later pursued a bachelor of fine arts in cinematic arts and production from University of Mumbai.[9][10]

Career[edit | edit source]

Panday began his career as an assistant director, making his debut in Sohail Khan's Freaky Ali (2016), followed by Rock On 2 (2016) and Mardaani 2 (2019).[11][12] In 2023, he served as an assistant director on the Netflix miniseries The Railway Men: The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984.[13]

He made his acting debut in 2025 with Saiyaara opposite Aneet Padda.[14]

In the media[edit | edit source]

Following the recognition he gained from his 2025 film Saiyaara, Panday was announced as a celebrity ambassador for several brands, including Harley-Davidson India, Tira, Pepsi India (along with Aneet Padda), Davidoff Parfums and Philips OneBlade.[15][16][17][18][19]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released

Films[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Freaky Ali N/A Assistant Director [20]
Rock On 2 [11]
2019 Mardaani 2 [12]
2025 Saiyaara Krish Kapoor Acting debut [21]
TBA
Untitled Ali Abbas Zafar action-romance Not yet released Template:TableTBA Filming [22]

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023 The Railway Men N/A Assistant Director [23]

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

Year Award Category Work Result Notes Ref.
2025 CNN-News18 Indian of the Year GenZ Icon Award N/A Won Along with Aneet Padda [24]
NDTV Indian of the Year Debutant Actor of the Year N/A Won [25]
2026 Zee Cine Awards Best Debut (Male) Saiyaara Won [26]
News18 Showsha Reel Awards Star of the Year (Male) Won [27]
Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Awards Best Debut (Male) Won [28]
Screen Awards Breakthrough New Actor (Male) Won [29]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Rani, Gayatri (23 December 2025). "Saiyaara actor Ahaan Panday thanks fans for heartfelt birthday wishes: "All love here always"". moneycontrol.com. India: Money Control. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  2. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (2025-12-03). "'Saiyaara' Actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda Top IMDb's Most Popular Indian Stars of 2025 Chart (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  3. ↑ "Ahaan Panday to debut in YRF and Mohit Suri's romance". thestatesman.com. India: The Statesman. 7 February 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  4. ↑ Mathur, Abhimanyu (21 July 2025). "Meet Ahaan Panday's father Chikki Panday, once bailed Shah Rukh Khan out of prison, ended SRK-Salman's infamous fight". hindustantimes.com. India: Hindustan Times. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  5. ↑ "The Many Lives of Ahaan Panday". Grazia India. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
  6. ↑ "Meet Ahaan Panday's mother, Deanne Panday: Former model, Wellness Coach and Author who started her fitness journey at 11, to glowing in her 50s". TimesOfIndia. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  7. ↑ "Ahaan Panday or Ananya Panday: Whose success makes Chunky Panday happier?". The Times of India. 2025-09-19. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  8. ↑ "Ahaan Panday On People Not Realising How Young Cousin Ananya Panday Was When She Started: "Never Personally Gave Me Any Advice"". NDTV. Archived from the original on 2026-01-07. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  9. ↑ "Ahaan Panday Educational Qualification: Saiyaara Actor Studied Filmmaking At Mumbai University". News18. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  10. ↑ Tanwar, Apeksha (2025-07-18). "From classroom to camera: What Ahaan Panday studied before his Bollywood debut". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Das, Santanu (2025-07-22). "Ahaan Panday recalls how Shraddha Kapoor made him 'feel seen' as an AD on Rock On 2, reacts to her praise for Saiyaara". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Chunky Panday's nephew Ahaan Panday to kickstart Bollywood journey with Mardaani 2?". indiatoday.in. India: India Today. 26 March 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  13. ↑ "Ahaan Panday Was An AD For The Railway Men; He's A Beautiful Boy: Dibyendu Bhattacharya | Exclusive". News18. Archived from the original on 2025-07-29. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  14. ↑ Tartaglione, Nancy (2024-02-07). "Ahaan Panday To Star In Yash Raj Films' Upcoming Young Love Story From Director Mohit Suri". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  15. ↑ Rani, Gayatri (7 December 2025). "Ahaan Panday becomes brand ambassador for Harley-Davidson India, marks first major endorsement". moneycontrol.com. India: Money Control. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  16. ↑ "Ahaan Panday becomes the face of Tira". brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com. India: ETBrandEquity. 17 February 2026. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  17. ↑ "PepsiCo India ropes in Saiyaara star pair Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda as new brand face". economictimes.com. India: Economic Times. 15 March 2026. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  18. ↑ M, Snehanjali (14 April 2026). "Ahaan Panday becomes the first-ever Indian brand ambassador for Davidoff Parfums". moneycontrol.com. India: Money Control. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  19. ↑ "Philips onboards Gen Z icon Ahaan Panday as the OneBlade brand ambassador". brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com. India: ETBrandEquity. 17 April 2026. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  20. ↑ "'Saiyaara' is not Ahaan Panday's acting debut; here's where we have seen him before". Archived from the original on 2026-01-13. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  21. ↑ "Ahaan Panday ends shoot of his debut with a banger". Mid-day. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  22. ↑ "Ahaan Panday Begins Filming Ali Abbas Zafar's Next". hollywoodreporterindia.com. India: Hollywood Reporter India. 4 April 2026. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
  23. ↑ "Ahaan Panday reflects on his journey as AD on Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon-starrer 'The Railway Men'". The Times of India. 2023-11-29. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  24. ↑ Vij, Palak (28 November 2025). "Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda win GenZ Icon Awards at CNN-News18 IOTY 2025; latter calls Ahaan 'One of the best men in the world'". moneycontrol.com. India: Money Control. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  25. ↑ Bhattacharya, Tanisha (19 December 2025). "NDTV Indian Of The Year 2025: Ahaan Panday Is Debutant Actor Of The Year". ndtv.com. India: NDTV. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  26. ↑ "Saiyaara's Aneet Padda Wins Big At ZEE Cine Awards". rediff.com. India: Rediff. 2 March 2026. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  27. ↑ Cyril, Grace (7 March 2026). "News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2026 Full Winners List (Popular Choice): Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda And Others Win Big". news18.com. India: News18. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  28. ↑ Jogani, Rishil (25 March 2026). "Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards 2026: Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda win Best Debut Actor Male and Female for Saiyaara". pinkvilla.com. India: Pinkvilla. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  29. ↑ "Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Ahaan Panday wins Breakthrough New Actor (Male) award for Saiyaara". indianexpress.com. India: Indian Express. 5 April 2026. Retrieved 7 June 2026.

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