Ahaan Panday’s Saiyaara has become one of the most talked-about films of the year. Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Akshaye Widhani under the YRF banner, the musical romance became one of the best debuts Bollywood has seen for a while now. The worldwide total for Saiyaara concludes at Rs. 570.67 crore gross, making it the second-highest-grossing Bollywood film this year, after Chhaava. The film’s lead pair, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, earned widespread praise for their performances, making the project an instant fan favourite.
Saiyaara is the first YRF film to stream on Netflix
YRF has collaborated with Netflix before on digital projects such as The Romantics, The Railway Men, Maharaj, Vijay 69, and Mandala Murders. However, Saiyaara is the first YRF feature film to premiere on the streaming platform. Traditionally, YRF’s theatrical films were licensed to Amazon Prime Video, but this marks a new expansion of its OTT strategy. The movie’s end credits even feature Netflix branding, cementing the collaboration.
By bringing Saiyaara to Netflix, Yash Raj Films has set a new precedent in the streaming space. The move reflects how even established production houses are adapting to changing audience preferences while maintaining their dominance in the theatrical market. As Saiyaara continues to break records, fans now can relive the emotional love story on the OTT giant.
Storyline and inspirations behind Saiyaara
The film follows the passionate love story of ‘Krish Kapoor’, a rebellious musician, and ‘Vaani’ a quiet, introverted writer. Their romance faces several hurdles, and in an emotional twist, it’s revealed that ‘Vaani’ has Alzheimer’s disease. Some viewers compared the film to the 2004 Korean hit, A Moment to Remember, but despite few similarities, Saiyaara maintains its originality with different narrative choices.
Saiyaara introduced Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda to the Bollywood industry
For both Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, Saiyaara marks a dream debut. The on-screen chemistry between the leads, coupled with Mohit Suri’s signature storytelling style and soulful music, resonated strongly with audiences. The film’s success at the box office and its release on Netflix ensured that the duo’s work reaches an even wider global audience.
More about Ahaan Panday
Ahaan Panday was born on December 23, 1997, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and comes from a well-known family. His father is Chikki Panday, a businessman, and his mother is Deanne Panday, a fitness expert and author. He also has a sister, Alanna Panday, who is a social media influencer and is cousin to Bollywood actress, Ananya Panday. From an early age, Ahaan has shown an interest in creative fields and has previously worked on short films, modelling, and was involved behind the scenes before making his acting debut with Saiyaara.
More about Aneet Padda
Aneet Padda was born on October 14 2002, in Amritsar, Punjab. She comes from a middle-class Punjabi family with no connections to the film industry. She completed her schooling at Spring Dale Senior School in Amritsar and went on to do a humanities degree at Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi. Before her lead role in Saiyaara, she acted in smaller parts, such as in Salaam Venky (2022), and gained wider recognition in 2024 through the web series, Big Girls Don’t Cry.
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