Ahaan Panday called himself delusional

How did Ahaan Panday turn the disappointments he faced before Saiyaara into strength and achieve success?

First step amidst broken hopes

When 27-year-old Ahaan Panday decided to enter the world of acting,

Many of his projects were limited to papers.

Every time after passing the audition, his dream of going on the set would be shattered—because the production was closed.

Still, he did not give up and maintained a strange sparkle in his eyes.

Blind trust or ‘delusion’?

Ahaan said that for the first four to five years, he remained “completely delusional.”

His friends and family said, “It is not right to speculate so far.”

But Ahaan converted every small turn into a big role—by turning his slipping hopes into acting fuel.

Deceptions brought to the screen

When some people even criticized him,

Instead of giving up, he brought out the texture from it. “Sometimes that hurt inside is what gives strength to the character,” Ahaan said.

He channeled his anger into acting—he lit a strong candle wherever he saw a flaw.

Relief on set

Aditya Chopra, the director of Yash Raj Films, called his parents and offered Saiyaara.

At this opportunity, Ahaan said to himself,
“It would have been someone’s luck to learn this on set for millions.”

Every day before facing the camera, he would remind himself—“This opportunity itself is a reward.”

Saiyaara’s golden journey

Directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara was a box office hit—becoming the biggest love story of the year with a collection of ₹563 crore.

The new pair—Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda—brought back old memories.

Not just the earnings, but the impression was made on the hearts of the audience.

New journey ahead

‘The series of dreams does not stop there’— With this thought in mind, Ahaan is working on his next roles.

His intentions are no longer filled with ghosts, but with experiences.

Only the hunger to learn and the passion to feel the camera on his chest remain.

The real jewel of life

Ahaan Panday’s story teaches that by caressing disappointment, A person can create his best layer.

No matter how many times in life one has to wait, the lesson learnt shines like a rare gem.