Did You Know Priyanka Chopra Once Encouraged Ahaan Panday To Pursue His Dream? So Sweet!

Ahaan Panday won everyone’s hearts after starring in the Saiyaara film.

Ahaan Panday had the kind of debut that all aspiring actors dream of. Not just that, but his talent spoke volumes to why he deserved to star in Saiyaara. The reception this film got from the audience should go down in the history of pop culture. It’s given that to star in such a huge project, one should be motivated to the core, and it seems that for Ahaan, Priyanka Chopra’s words of encouragement may have been a contributing factor behind his hard work. Know how the desi girl motivated him in the past!

Ahaan Panday Recalls Priyanka Chopra’s Encouraging Words

Ahaan Panday recently conversed with GQ magazine and reflected on the time when Priyanka Chopra encouraged him, which was way before he acted in Saiyaara. The actor revealed that during Salman Khan’s sister Arpita’s wedding, he gave a dance performance. But wait, it was not planned. Ahaan was actually a last-minute fill-in for an individual who dropped out of the performance during the function. He learned the steps within 2 hours and performed in front of mega Bollywood stars. We understand the pressure he must have gone through! Well, one of the B-town stars among the audience was none other than Priyanka Chopra. 

The actor revealed Priyanka telling him that he had the “X factor.” Further, the Citadel star told Ahaan that he should treat his dreams like skydiving, where once a person jumps, there is no looking back. After knowing about her encouraging words, we are motivated as well!  Ahaan went on to share that Priyanka probably doesn’t even know that he is the same person who ended up in Saiyaara, adding that the particular moment stayed with him.

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More on Ahaan Panday

Ahaan Panday proved his acting chops with Mohit Suri’s directorial Saiyaara. His chemistry alongside co-star Aneet Padda in the film was relatable to many people, and most of them even cried while watching the movie in theatres. As far as his upcoming project goes, Ahaan will be seen in Ali Abbas Zafar’s directorial film. But this time, we may witness a new on-screen avatar of the actor, as it will be an action thriller. The movie will also feature Munjya actress Sharvari. We can’t wait until his next project is released. Are you excited as well? Let us know.

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First Published: December 08, 2025 3:34 PM