Ahaan Panday (born 23 December 1997, Mumbai) is a rising Bollywood actor, model, and social media star from the famed Panday film dynasty. Recently launched by Yash Raj Films in Saiyaara, he’s emerged as a compelling new talent backed by strong training, family roots, and social media clout.
Profession | Actor, Model, and Director |
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Born | 23 December 1997, Mumbai |
Family | Parents: Chikki & Deanne Panday; Sister: Alanna; Cousin: Ananya Panday |
Education | Oberoi International School → University of Mumbai (Film Studies) |
Pre-debut Career | Assistant Director, Modeling, Social Media Influencer |
Debut Film | Saiyaara (2025) as Krish Kapoor under Yash Raj Films |
Personal Traits | Fitness, Music, Fashion, Strong Family Ties, Modest Upbringing |
Ahaan Panday Early Life & Education
He born to Chikki “Aloke” Panday (businessman) and Deanne Panday (wellness author & coach), Ahaan grew up in a media-savvy and philanthropic family in Mumbai. He attended Oberoi International School, known for its IB curriculum, fostering creativity and performing arts exposure. Later, he studied cinematics and film production at the University of Mumbai and joined YRF’s training program to refine his skills before debuting on-screen.
Career
Between 2016 and 2023, Ahaan worked as an assistant director on major films including Freaky Ali, Rock On 2, and Mardaani 2, plus Netflix’s The Railway Men. These roles gave him hands-on experience in directing, screenplay, and production workflows.
He walked runways for designers like Nandita Mehtani and represented fashion brand KOOVS.com. Alongside modeling, his Instagram grew rapidly with fitness content, music, and behind-the-scenes life glimpses, building a solid fan base before his acting debut. Ahaan stars as Krish Kapoor in Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films. The film released on 18 July 2025 to major box office success and critical attention. Despite earlier social media trolling over a viral Shah Rukh Khan dialogue attempt, the debut has been widely celebrated as a poised, well-prepared introduction to stardom. His sister Alanna and mother shared heartfelt posts after premiere, reflecting on his journey and the family’s pride. He is known as director and actor for Saiyaara (2025), Freaky Ali (2016) and The Railway Men (2023).
Personal life
Ahaan shares a close sibling bond with elder sister Alanna Panday (influencer and content creator), and is a cousin of actress Ananya Panday and nephew of Chunky Panday.
He is known to be friends with Suhana and Aryan Khan, part of the Bollywood new generation circle. Interests include music (he plays guitar), dance, fashion, poetry, and e-sports. He even got a guitar autographed by Ed Sheeran and has tattoos signifying his connection to family, especially his sister’s birth year. Recent media buzz includes rumored relationship with actress Shruti Chauhan after her given emotional tribute to him post-Saiyaara release. He is also in social media Instagram, has more than 1.3M followers.
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