Ahaan Panday on breaking down for Virat Kohli tribute in Saiyaara, 'I just let go of everything'

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have struck gold with their stellar performances in Saiyaara. The Mohit Suri-directed romantic drama, backed by Yash Raj Films, has already completed over 50 successful days in theatres. From the very first day, the film has been winning hearts, breaking box office records, and now, with its Netflix release, fans are flooding social media with love for the debutants.

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A Tribute to Virat Kohli

Among the many emotional moments in the film, one scene stands out- Ahaan Panday’s tribute to ace cricketer Virat Kohli. Speaking about the experience in a recent interview, the actor revealed how difficult it was to break down on the cricket pitch while staying true to his character.

"I Just Let Go of Everything"

When asked how he managed to pull it off, Ahaan shared with The Hollywood Reporter India that there was no heavy preparation. Instead, he allowed his emotions to guide him.

He said, “For the character, I had to tap into things before. During the auditioning process, we'd always create the scenes; (so when I was on set) I just let go of everything. I had to let go of the habit of directing myself. I completely surrendered and submitted to sir.”

Raw, Real and Unplanned

Further explaining his approach, Ahaan added, “I didn't plan anything: we'd just learn the lines on the way because we wanted to be raw and real. We'd learn 80 per cent of the lines, because we didn't want it to be very mechanical. There were a couple of days where I was like, 'I have to go back to that; I have to rehearse,' but the greatest thing was Mohit sir trusted us so much. There were times we went completely off-key, and he worked his magic; but other times he just believed that these two kids would pull it off.”

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Saiyaara Continues to Win Hearts

The much-anticipated romantic film not only brought YRF and Mohit Suri together for the first time but also introduced fresh faces who have already made their mark. With audiences rewatching the film on OTT and celebrating the performances online, Saiyaara proves that Ahaan Panday’s heartfelt tribute and his chemistry with Aneet Padda have created something truly memorable.