Ahaan Panday debuts intense look for new YRF film; fans say, ‘Heart has stopped beating’

After the success of his debut Saiyaara, Ahaan Panday is set for his next film, and it is with none other than Ali Abbas Zafar, who is known for helming hit projects like Sultan (2016) and Tiger Zinda Hai (2017). The actor recently took to Instagram to share a brand-new look for his upcoming film, which will be produced by Yash Raj Films.

Ahaan set social media abuzz by dropping his new rugged look. It shows him letting go of his long hair, beard, and lover-boy look that he showed off in Saiyaara, and sporting a clean, sharp appearance with short hair and a trimmed beard. He looked dashing in a black shirt paired with a black leather jacket. In the caption, he wrote, “And that’s a cut.” The action-romance film will also star Sharvari, who made her debut with Yash Raj Films’ Bunty Aur Babli 2 and has since starred in projects like Munjya, Vedaa and more.

 

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Fans were in awe of Ahaan’s new look. One fan wrote, “How to say in words like my heart is not beating now.” Another comment read, “Ahaan boy stop making my heart flutter, I’m still dealing with Krish K!!”

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Ahaan recently made headlines as rumours of him dating his Saiyaara co-star Aneet Padda gained traction. The two were seen celebrating Aneet’s birthday, and photos of them at her birthday party also went viral on social media. Along with that, Ahaan had also shared videos and photos with Aneet at a Coldplay concert.

Saiyaara, which was directed by Mohit Suri, became the surprise hit of the year as it starred two newcomers. The film became the second highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025, crossing Rs 500 crore worldwide. The film’s success made both Aneet and Ahaan overnight stars.