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{{SHORTDESC:Indian actor and model (born 1997)}}
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Born'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |23 December 1997<br>Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Nationality'''
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| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |University of Mumbai (BFA, Cinematic Arts)
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| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |Actor, Model, Assistant Director
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'''Ahaan Panday''' (born 23 December 1997) is an Indian film actor, fashion model, and assistant director. He made his acting debut in 2025 with Yash Raj Films' romantic drama '''''Saiyaara''''', playing the lead role of Krish Kapoor. Coming from a well-known Bollywood family, he is the son of businessman '''Chikki Panday''' and wellness expert '''Deanne Panday''', and cousin of actress '''Ananya Panday'''.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/hrithik-roshan-to-ahaan-panday-and-aneet-padda-best-celebrity-debut-hits-in-bollywood/photostory/122932515.cms</ref><ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/meet-ahaan-panday-dad-chikki-panday-bailed-shah-rukh-khan-out-of-jail-saiyaara-deanne-panday-salman-khan-fight-101753099791404.html</ref>

== Early Life and Education ==

Born and raised in Mumbai, Ahaan comes from a family with strong ties to entertainment and business. His father, '''Aloke "Chikki" Panday''', is a businessman and philanthropist, and his mother, '''Deanne Panday''', is a prominent wellness coach and author. He studied at Oberoi International School before graduating with a degree in Cinematic Arts and Production from the University of Mumbai.<ref>https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/ahaan-panday-is-team-blackpink-lisa-saiyaara-star-reveals-his-favourite-k-pop-idol-article-152348664</ref><ref>https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/ahaan-panday-acting-criticism-viral-video-2025-07-24-1000417</ref><ref>https://zeenews.india.com/photos/entertainment/saiyaara-star-ahaan-pandays-dating-history-relationships-tara-sutaria-to-suhana-khan-heres-what-his-link-up-rumours-look-like-2936309</ref>

== Career ==

=== Assistant Direction (2016–2023) ===

Before stepping into the limelight, Ahaan built a solid foundation behind the scenes. He worked as an assistant director on several major Bollywood productions, including '''Freaky Ali''' and '''Rock On 2''' in 2016, '''Mardaani 2''' in 2019, and the Netflix series '''The Railway Men''' in 2023, where he gained insight into both creative and production processes.

=== Modelling and Social Media ===

Parallel to his film work, Ahaan gained visibility in the fashion circuit. He walked for designers like Nandita Mehtani and featured in campaigns for KOOVS. He also cultivated a strong presence on social media, amassing over 1 million followers on Instagram by 2025, where he shares lifestyle content, fitness routines, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of his work.

=== Acting Debut: ''Saiyaara'' (2025) ===

Ahaan's breakout came with '''''Saiyaara''''' (2025), a musical romantic drama directed by '''Mohit Suri''' and produced by Yash Raj Films. Starring opposite '''Aneet Padda''', Ahaan portrayed Krish Kapoor, a passionate singer navigating fame and love. The film was both a commercial and critical success, opening to ₹20 crore on Day 1 and crossing ₹80 crore by the first weekend. His performance was praised for its sincerity and screen presence, earning public support from cousin Ananya Panday and industry figures.

== Filmography<ref>https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8077625/</ref> ==
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! Year !! Title !! Role
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| 2016 || Freaky Ali || Assistant Director
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| 2016 || Rock On 2 || Assistant Director
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| 2019 || Mardaani 2 || Assistant Director
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| 2023 || The Railway Men || Assistant Director
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| 2025 || Saiyaara || Krish Kapoor
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== Personal Life ==

Apart from acting, '''Ahaan Panday''' is a trained dancer and self-taught musician. He also shows interest in fashion, composing music, and esports. Though private about his relationships, he is often spotted with close friends from the film and fashion industries.

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[[Category:1997 births]]
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[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Indian male models]]
[[Category:Indian assistant directors]]
[[Category:People from Mumbai]]
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