Who Is Ahaan Panday? Ananya Panday’s First Cousin Making His Debut With YRF!
Ahaan Panday is the first cousin of Bollywood star Ananya Panday!

After his cousin sister Ananya Panday, Ahaan Panday is all set to make his debut in Bollywood with a YRF film called Saiyaara. The film also features Aneet Padda, who is known for roles like Big Girls Don’t Cry and Salaam Venky. This new pair is all set to be cast in an intense love story. But if you’re wondering who the new hero in town is, well then, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s a brief about him!
Who Is Ahaan Panday?
Ahaan Panday was born on December 23, 1997, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He is the son of Deanne Panday and Chikki Panday. His sister’s name is Alanna Panday, who is a famous content creator and just got married to Ivor McCray. He is also Ananya Panday’s first cousin! The duo shares heartwarming pictures during every occasion.
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He studied at Oberoi International School in Mumbai and later graduated from the University of Mumbai. He quickly pursued a career in direction right after his graduation and worked as an assistant in films like Freaky Ali (2016), The Railway Men (2023), Rock On 2 (2016), and Mardaani 2. According to YRF, Panday is also a musician, director, composer, and dancer with a strong interest in fashion and esports. He is now debuting in Bollywood.
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About His Debut
Aditya Chopra will present the movie, which stars Ahaan Panday, and Akshaye Widhwani will produce it. This will be Mohit Suri’s first collaboration with Yash Raj Films on a project. The passionate romance drama will also include Aneet Padda in the key role. “Their love story is unlike any other.” “#Saiyaara, starring @ahaanpandayy and @aneetpadda_ _, opens in theatres worldwide on July 18, 2025!” said the caption on the announcement post.
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Are you excited for his debut?
First Published: April 22, 2025 5:18 PM