Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, lead actors of ‘Saiyaara,’ were recently left speechless after fans dedicated a star to their film. The gesture was made public by a fan club on social media and quickly caught the attention of the duo.
The post included a picture showing the named star’s position in the sky. It also explained the sentiment behind the choice.
The caption read, “Some love stories deserve to be remembered forever, not just on screen but in the universe itself. That’s why, as a gift for our fandom, I’ve named a star Saiyaara – so #Ahneet shines endlessly in the sky forever. All thanks to my friends who gave me this idea and this is the best thing I could do for all our ‘Saiyaara’ paglus. We got our Saiyaara star now. (sic)”
Both Ahaan and Aneet were visibly overwhelmed at the gesture and expressed their gratitude in the comment section of the post.
Ahaan expressed his gratitude, saying, “The real star is you. Thank you for shining so brightly. I remember the day ‘Saiyaara’ left theatres, everything had happened, and I hadn’t let any of it sink in. Seeing this now feels like the film found its place in the universe, somewhere in the galaxy where beautiful things go after they leave.”
He also called it a magical feeling and added, “My words don’t quite hold what I feel, because what I feel is too beautiful to be put into words, but this is magical beyond measure, thank you truly.”
Aneet also shared her appreciation, stating, “Sometimes I think the film ended. Then you do something like this and I realise stories don’t end. They just find new skies :heartpulse: one star may be named ‘Saiyaara’, but the real galaxy has always been you all. Thank you for making our story feel infinite.”
This act is part of a popular trend in which fans can purchase the naming rights to a star for a fee via online platforms. Such gestures have become a creative way for admirers to express their affection for public figures and cultural icons.
Directed by Mohit Suri, ‘Saiyaara’ currently holds the record as the highest-grossing love story in Indian cinema. It earned over Rs 300 crore in India and Rs 500 crore worldwide.
The film is now available for streaming on Netflix.
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