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Ahaan Panday: Debut Actor Shines at Indian Of The Year
19 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Ahaan Panday received the Debutant Actor Of The Year award.
- His film Saiyaara grossed over Rs 569 crore worldwide.
- Panday and co-star Aneet Padda topped IMDb's popular Indian stars list.
Emerging talent Ahaan Panday was celebrated at the NDTV Indian Of The Year 2025, receiving the Debutant Actor Of The Year award for his stellar performance. His breakthrough came with the release of Mohit Suri's film Saiyaara, which garnered widespread critical and audience appreciation.
Saiyaara, a Yash Raj Films production, achieved significant box office success, with worldwide collections reaching Rs 569.75 crore. The film, which also stars Aneet Padda, delves into a poignant love story complicated by Alzheimer's disease. Its emotional narrative and music propelled it to the top of IMDb's Most Popular Indian Movies of 2025 list.
Panday's success extended to IMDb's annual rankings, where he and co-star Aneet Padda were recognized as the most popular Indian stars of 2025. Director Mohit Suri also led the list of popular Indian directors, underscoring the collective achievement of the Saiyaara team.
