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Debutants Ahaan and Aneet Become Global Superstars in Surprise Blockbuster
10 Oct
Summary
- Saiyaara, a film starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, became a global box office hit
- The film earned ₹580 crore worldwide, making it the highest-grossing love story in Indian cinema
- Industry leaders Mohit Suri and Akshaye Widhani call Saiyaara's success an "industry win"

In a remarkable turn of events, the film Saiyaara, starring two debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has become a global box office sensation. Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by YRF's CEO Akshaye Widhani, the film has earned an astounding ₹580 crore at the worldwide box office, making it the highest-grossing love story in Indian cinema history.
Both Mohit Suri and Akshaye Widhani have hailed Saiyaara's success as an "industry win," as it has helped introduce new talent to the film industry. Akshaye Widhani noted that the industry was flooded with messages and calls expressing genuine happiness over the film's triumph, as it signifies the arrival of two new stars that audiences have been eagerly awaiting.
Mohit Suri, who has been making films for over 20 years, revealed that he has never experienced such an outpouring of love and support from the industry, including his competitors and those who did not believe in him. He believes that the film's success was not the result of any grand design, but rather a testament to the honesty and purity with which it was made and promoted.
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With Saiyaara's unprecedented success, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have become the new Gen Z stars that this generation has been waiting to cheer for, much like how Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel became overnight superstars 25 years ago with Kaho Na Pyaar Hai.