Ahaan Panday to flaunt completely different avatar from Saiyaara in Ali Abbas Zafar’s action-romance - All you need to know

Ahaan Panday became an overnight star with his debut film, Saiyaara, and now he is preparing for Ali Abbas Zafar’s action-romance. The actor is to begin shooting by the end of March.

Ahaan Panday

After stealing hearts with his debut film, Saiyaara, Ahaan Panday is all set to be seen in Ali Abbas Zafar's action-romantic film, co-starring Sharvari. Variety India reported that Ahaan will begin shooting for the film in the last week of March in Mumbai.

What's the shooting update on Ahaan Panday's next film?

The portal reported that Ahaan Panday and Sharvari will begin shooting for the YRF film with a 24-27-day first schedule in Mumbai. The team will then head to the UK for the second phase of shooting.

“Ahan will kick off the London schedule in May 2026 with a massive action sequence that will be shot over five days. He has been vigorously preparing for the role and has undergone intense hand-to-hand combat and weapon training. This film will present him in a completely different avatar from ‘Saiyaara,’” said the source.

The untitled project, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, is expected to wrap by July 2026, and the makers are trying for a theatrical release targeted for early 2027. Ahaan and Sharvari are set as the romantic leads, while Aaishvary Thackeray, who made a striking Bollywood debut with Anurag Kashyap's Nishaanchi, will reportedly play the antagonist.

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Ahaan Panday in Saiyaara

With his debut in Saiyaara, Ahaan has already made a mark and become one of the most talked-about names in the industry. In this romantic musical, aspiring musician Krish (Ahaan Panday) and lyricist Vaani (Aneet Padda) discover love and healing through their shared passion for music.

Their journey, however, takes a heartrending turn when Vaani is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. Directed by Mohit Suri, the film deals with themes of love, recovery, and the painful effects of memory loss, all set to a vibrant backdrop of music.

Meanwhile, Saiyaara collected Rs. 329.2 crore in the domestic box office while it minted Rs. 569.75 crore worldwide. The film is now streaming on Netflix.

Ahaan Panday FAQs

Q: Who are the lead actors in Ali Abbas Zafar's new YRF film?

A: The film will star Sharvari Wagh as the female lead and Ahaan Panday as the male lead. This marks their first on-screen pairing.

Q: What is the genre of the upcoming Sharvari Wagh and Ahaan Panday movie?

A: The untitled film is described as a high-profile action romance that will blend director Ali Abbas Zafar’s signature dynamic action sequences with a strong romantic core.

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