Ahaan Panday, who rose to overnight fame with his acting debut Saiyaara, continues to enjoy widespread admiration from audiences across age groups. The romantic drama emerged as one of the highest-grossing films of 2025, with viewers praising Ahaan&rsquo;s performance and his on-screen chemistry with co-star Aneet Padda. However, along with success, the actor has also encountered the darker side of stardom.
In a recent interaction, Ahaan&rsquo;s mother, Deanne Panday, spoke candidly about the intense fan attention her son has received since the film&rsquo;s release. She described the emotional connection fans feel towards him, noting that his admirers span generations. According to her, Ahaan&rsquo;s oldest fan is in his eighties, while his youngest is a two-and-a-half-year-old child whose parents sent a video of her dancing to Saiyaara from Abu Dhabi.
Deanne shared that Ahaan deeply values the affection he receives and often refers to his fans as his &ldquo;army&rdquo;. She said many letters express how his work has positively impacted lives, while others are light-hearted and affectionate, with young fans expressing admiration or playful romantic interest. She described these gestures as sweet and endearing, adding that witnessing such admiration fills her with pride and emotion.
However, not all fan interactions have been easy to process. Deanne revealed that a few months ago, the family received a disturbing letter written in blood. Recalling the incident, she said they chose to respond calmly, urging the sender not to harm themselves and emphasising that such actions were neither healthy nor something Ahaan would ever want for his fans.
Despite such unsettling experiences, Ahaan&rsquo;s professional journey continues to gain momentum. He has already received multiple awards for his debut performance, and Saiyaara remains one of the biggest Indian box office successes of the year. The actor is now gearing up for his next projects, including another film under the YRF banner. He is also preparing for an upcoming action romance directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, which will feature Sharvari and see Aaishvary Thackeray in the role of the antagonist.
As Ahaan Panday navigates early stardom, his family remains supportive while acknowledging both the overwhelming love and the unexpected challenges that come with widespread fame.

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December 25, 2025 | 24:25 IST