Saiyaara Casting Director’s Birthday Note For Ahaan Panday: ‘You Make Me Proud’

Ahaan Panday, who shot to fame with his debut film Saiyaara, turned a year older today, December 23. As the actor celebrates his 28th birthday, social media has been flooded with warm wishes from actors,

filmmakers, family and friends. Among the many heartfelt messages, Saiyaara casting director Shanoo Sharma penned a special note for the birthday boy.

Sharing a collage of cheerful pictures with Ahaan, Shanoo wrote, “Happy Solar return … I like you as much as you like you! Go get ‘Em ! It’s magic out there! The thing about magic is – it’s the Shadow you cast when you Shine Bright! You make me proud! 8 birthdays later… Here we are! Blessed I say. I love you.”

Ahaan Panday’s Reply

Responding to the affectionate post, Ahaan expressed his gratitude and wrote, “It’s all you, always.”

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Aneet Padda’s Birthday Note For Ahaan Panday

Saiyaara co-star Aneet Padda also shared an emotional birthday tribute for Ahaan. Posting unseen pictures and videos, the actress penned a long note praising his kindness, creativity, and the impact he has on people around him.

Describing Ahaan as someone who was “always a star,” Aneet wrote, “I’ve seen the future. I’ve seen passersby smile when you laugh out loud, they can’t help it. I’ve seen colours change in the world around me, when your eyes are lost in thought, admiring an old woman, watering her plants, unaware. I’ve seen the scribbles in your notepad, holding the musings of an unusual mind, rare and magical. The change of your camera lens, stubborn in its search for beauty in the mundane. I’ve seen you be so selfless.”

Aneet further wrote, “I’ve seen my mom and dad trusting you deeply, beaming with love when they ask “ahaan kiven ae? theek hai na?” every video call. I’ve seen Deanne aunty cry every time she sees your face on that poster. Pride mixed with disbelief at her son’s kindness, his soul—at the man she raised. I’ve seen a stranger having a better day, after talking to you. I’ve seen the security guard waiting for his daily chat with you at 2 pm sharp. I’ve seen the world stop and stare at you before it knew why.”

“Before it met its Saiyaara on a movie screen. You were always a star, Dadi was always proud. I saw the future then and I see it now. It’s all set to come true. Happy birthday Ahaana. I will always be proud of the person you are. Thank you for giving the world the gift of you,” she added.

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What’s Next For Ahaan Panday?

Looking ahead, Ahaan Panday is gearing up to impress audiences in an action film. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the upcoming film also stars Sharvari. Speaking at NDTV’s Indian of the Year event, the actor revealed that the shoot is expected to begin in a couple of months.

“I will begin shooting very soon, in a couple of months. It is an action film and it’s being led by three people who are under the age of 30. It’s something that has not been done for a very long time. Audience will have to wait for it,” Ahaan said.