Ahaan Panday (born 23 December 1997) is an Indian Bollywood actor, model, assistant director, and social media star. Ahaan was born on December 23, 1997. In the love drama Saiyaara (Yash Raj Films) from 2025, he made his Bollywood debut as up-and-coming singer Krish Kapoor. He is the nephew of actor Chunky Panday, the cousin of actress Ananya Panday, and the son of businessman Chikki Panday and wellness specialist Deanne Panday. He is a member of the well-known Panday family.
Early Life & Education
The well-known parents of Ahaan were Deanne Panday, a health coach and author, and Aloke Chikki Panday, a businessman and charity founder. Ahaan was born and reared in Mumbai. He went to the Oberoi International School in Mumbai before attending the University of Mumbai to earn a BFA in cinematic arts and production.
Career Of Panday
Assistant Director (2016–2023)
As an assistant director, Panday started his career behind the camera on Bollywood productions including Freaky Ali (2016), Rock On 2 (2016), Mardaani 2 (2019), and the Netflix miniseries The Railway Men (2023), which starred R. Madhavan and Kay Kay Menon. During the development of The Railway Men, he considered the personal and professional difficulties encountered.
Modelling & Social Media
Panday made appearances on the runway for designer Nandita Mehtani and in fashion events for KOOVS.com prior to his acting debut. By providing behind-the-scenes and fitness-related videos, he amassed a sizable Instagram following of one million.
Acting Debut: Saiyaara (2025)
In the Mohit Suri-directed and Yash Raj Films-produced Saiyaara, he made his acting debut alongside Aneet Padda as promising singer Krish Kapoor. The movie made 20 cr on its first day, 80 cr on its first weekend, and both critics and the box office praised the new lead duo. Notably, Ananya Panday publicly supported him.
Ahaan Personal Life
Ahaan is also a musician and composer, with interests in dancing, fashion, and esports.
