Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda celebrate Saiyaara's six-monthsary by unveiling unseen pics

Six months after its theatrical release, Saiyaara continues to hold a special place in the hearts of audiences. To mark the milestone, debut stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda shared a striking still from the film on Instagram, reminding fans how a romantic musical drama with two newcomers went on to become one of Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters of 2025.

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A Post That Sparked Nostalgia

Aneet and Ahaan marked six months of Saiyaara with an unseen picture from the film, captioned simply, “18.07.25 → 18.01.26.” The image shows Ahaan seated on a motorcycle, reaching out to Aneet as she walks ahead, their hands gently clasped. More than just a celebratory post, the picture reflected the emotional core of the film and the journey of two fresh faces who became overnight sensations. The post quickly resonated with fans who had fallen in love with their on-screen chemistry.

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From Modest Expectations to Massive Success

Directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara released in theatres on July 18, 2025. Despite featuring two debutants, expectations were modest. However, audiences were drawn to its heartfelt narrative, soulful music, and the palpable chemistry between its leads. The film soon turned into a cultural talking point, with word-of-mouth driving its phenomenal box office performance. Within weeks, Saiyaara crossed Rs 300 crore domestically and went on to gross around Rs 570 crore worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of the year.

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A Love Story That Struck a Chord

Produced by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara is loosely inspired by the 2004 Korean film A Moment to Remember. It tells the story of Krish Kapoor, a troubled musician, and Vaani Batra, a reserved poet, as they navigate love, vulnerability, and destiny. Following its successful theatrical run, the film is now streaming on Netflix, allowing new audiences to discover the love story that launched two new stars in Bollywood.