Actor Ahaan Panday turned 28 on Tuesday, December 23. His birthday soon became a big topic of discussion online. This time, it was not about a party or a grand celebration. The buzz started after his Saiyaara co-star and close friend Aneet Padda shared a personal birthday post for him.
What began as a sweet moment later turned into a debate. Fans praised their bond, while trolls called it a PR move. Read on to know what happened!
Aneet Padda’s Birthday Wish For Ahaan Panday Called ‘Publicity’
Ahaan rose to fame earlier this year after the release of Saiyaara. The film made him an overnight star. Even with just one film, he has gained a loyal fan base. On his birthday, Aneet posted a carousel on Instagram just after midnight. It included photos and videos of Ahaan. Some pictures showed him as a child. Others featured his grandmother and his pet dog. There were also several behind-the-scenes moments from the Saiyaara sets and promotions.
Along with the pictures, Aneet shared a long and emotional note. Many fans found it honest and heartfelt. She 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, 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…” Her words spoke about Ahaan’s kindness, his bond with people and the pride his family feels for him.
She ended the post with a touching birthday wish. Aneet wrote, “Happy birthday Ahaana, I will always be proud of the person you are. Thank you for giving the world the gift of you.”
The post quickly went viral on social media. Fans flooded the comments with love and support. Many praised Aneet for writing something so warm and real. One fan wrote, “Haven’t seen a Bollywood person make such warm birthday posts in a long time…. jo bhi hai bahut cute hai yaar.” Another commented, “The cutest post I’ve read by anyone ever.” One more added, “Crying. nazar na lage.”
Still, a few users had a different view. Some trolls accused the actors of using the post for publicity. One comment read, “Quite obviously a PR couple for publicity reasons. Adi is 100% gonna cast them together again.” Another asked, “Are they dating or baiting?” A third wrote, “Totally the drama, huh.”
Their fans did not stay silent. Many came out in defence of Ahaan and Aneet. One user wrote, “Ahaan Aneet saans bhi lenge toh bhi tum log bologe pr hai.” Another user added, “Shut up everything is not pr.”
Dating rumours around the Saiyaara co-stars have been doing the rounds for months. However, both actors have made it clear that they are just very good friends. They have said they share a strong bond and mutual respect.
Ahaan And Aneet’s Professional Front
On the career front, Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri, was the first big film for both Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The romantic drama earned Rs 570 crore worldwide. It became the highest-grossing romantic film in Indian cinema history.
Ahaan will next appear in an action thriller by Ali Abbas Zafar. The film also stars Aaishvary Thackeray and Sharvari. Aneet will be seen in Maddock Films’ horror comedy Shakti Shalini. Both films are set to release in 2026.
