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Ali Abbas Zafar-Ahaan Panday’s film to go on floors on THIS date; director decodes his actor’s greatest strength

Ali Abbas Zafar has decoded why he decided to work with Saiyaara famed actor Ahaan Pandday in their action-romance film - Find Out

Shaheen Irani
Feb 26, 2026
Ali Abbas Zafar-Ahaan Panday’s film to go on floors on THIS date; director decodes his actor’s greatest strength
Ahaan Panday, Ali Abbas Zafar

Ali Abbas Zafar and Saiyaara actor Ahaan Panday’s movie has been in news for a while now. The shoot schedule for the film has been unveiled. The exact details of which phase the movie is in has been revealed, with the director also speaking about his actor’s greatest strength. Here’s everything you need to know…

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What is the current update on Ali Abbas Zafar-Ahaan Panday’s film?

Ali Abbas Zafar and Ahaan Panday’s yet-untitled film is currently in the pre-production stage. The actors are prepping for the movie at this point of time. The film’s schedule till May has been revealed to Hindustan Times. “Shoot begins on March 30 in Mumbai’s YRF Studios for a 27-day schedule. Then, the team will travel to UK for a 60-day shoot in May. All the actors are currently in action training, and will be till end of March,” a source shared. Variety India had previously reported that Ahaan will commence the London schedule with a massive action sequence that will be shot within five days. It would include hand-to-hand combat and weapon training. The film is expected to wrap up by July 2026 and release in theatres in early 2027.

What did Ali Abbas Zafar state about Ahaan Panday?

Further when the portal contacted director Ali Abbas Zafar for a confirmation, he spoke about his lead actor and what he sees as Ahaan’s greatest strength. It is the eyes emoting strongly. “He doesn’t perform emotions, he feels them. And as a director, that’s a rare quality to find. The camera has a way of catching the truth and with him, the truth is always there in his eyes,” Ali Abbas Zafar said. While excited to ‘work with raw, new talent,’ Ali feels his leading actor is at the top of the league from his generation.

More about Ali Abbas Zafar-Ahaan Panday’s film

Ali Abbas Zafar and Ahaan Panday’s movie is an action-romance genre, much like Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara. Sharvari is reportedly roped in for the female lead, with Nishaanchi actor Aaishvary Thackeray as the antagonist.

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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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