Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, who became overnight stars with Saiyaara last year, had decidedly kept a low media profile before and for months after the film’s release, which worked in their favour. In a recent interview, Ahaan Panday addressed the subject, recalling their state of mind around the film’s release, and more.

Speaking to Filmfare, Ahaan said, “We weren’t very confident honestly. As newcomers Aneet and I kept thinking there’s a good chance no one will even watch it. That’s often the reality with new faces. It never felt like we were making a film, it felt like home. If you watch the BTS, it probably won’t match the seriousness of what it became, because we were just having fun on the set. 

Ahaan also recalled being shocked by the audience reception. He added, “On the morning of release, someone from direction team sent us a video of people waiting outside a theatre. I couldn’t believe it. I said, “This can’t be for our film.” He said, “Bro, it is.” I called Mohit sir, asking, “Is this real?” And he said, “Yeah, it’s happening. People are actually watching the film.” After that, it was just two months of pure shock.”

Speaking about his co-star Aneet, Ahaan noted, “She was incredibly passionate. I learnt so much from her. I used to call her “senior” because she was just that good on the set, always hitting her mark, completely aware of her lighting. I genuinely picked up a lot from her.”

Ahaan is currently busy shooting for his film with Ali Abbas Zafar, which is being mounted as a big-scale actioner. He also has in pipeline another romance with his Saiyaara team Mohit Suri and Aneet Padda.