If you’ve already watched Saiyaara (and fallen for its soulful songs and sweet romance), you know Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are the new Bollywood crushes in town. But here’s something that might just blow your mind — they were never the original plan for the film!
Yep, turns out the makers first wanted a super-famous Bollywood couple to headline this love story. And honestly? It would have been a very different vibe.
The Original Saiyaara Pair
So, who were these mystery stars? None other than Siddharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani! The same adorable couple that gave us Shershaah — and gave each other real-life couple goals in the process.
The buzz is that the makers thought, why not recreate that magical on-screen chemistry? So, they approached Sidharth and Kiara for Saiyaara. Makes sense, right? Fans already love them together, and their love story off-screen only adds to the charm.
But Bollywood deals aren’t always that simple. For whatever reason — clashing dates, budgets, or maybe just gut feeling — the plan didn’t click. And so, the makers were left hunting for a plan B.
Saiyaara Landed Up With Fresh Faces
This is where it gets interesting. In an interview, director Mohit Suri shared how he was still keen on getting big names. Because let’s be real, big stars = big box office safety net.
But producer Aditya Chopra stepped in with a completely different take. He said, “Look, this is a story about young love — it needs young faces. Big stars won’t work here.”
Mohit, like most of us, was hesitant. Who risks crores of rupees on two newcomers when the industry is so star-driven? But Aditya just said, “Don’t worry, I will.” And that was that.
Ahaan Panday – Aneet Padda: The New Favourites
And now look where we are! Ahaan Panday, who people mostly knew as that cousin from that famous family, is suddenly Bollywood’s new poster boy for sweet, earnest romance.
Aneet Padda, who was a complete unknown for most, has turned into a social media sweetheart overnight. Fan pages, edits, viral clips — you name it, she’s got it.
Together, they gave Saiyaara the fresh, believable spark that made so many people say, “Hey, this feels like my story too.”
Why This Saiyaara Casting Gamble Paid Off
In Bollywood, playing it safe with big stars is usually the rule, not the exception. But sometimes, all it takes is one gut call to change everything.
Aditya Chopra’s risk and Mohit Suri’s faith in the story made Saiyaara special. Instead of packaging the same old pairing, they gave us two fresh faces with zero baggage — just raw, real emotion. And audiences loved them for it.
What’s Next For This Saiyaara Pair?
So now everyone’s wondering — what’s next for Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda? Another love story? A thriller? A cute web series? Whatever they pick, one thing’s certain: Bollywood’s newest duo isn’t fading anytime soon.
And who knows — maybe one day we’ll still see Sid and Kiara in a love story like this. But for now, Saiyaara belongs to Ahaan and Aneet, and honestly, we’re not complaining.
Lesson? Sometimes, risks make the best love stories. So the next time someone says Bollywood doesn’t take risks, tell them about Saiyaara. Sometimes, stepping away from safe bets gives us exactly the fresh vibe we crave.
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