Can Ahaan Panday & Aryan Khan break ‘Nepo Baby’ stereotype?

Bollywood has found its newest sensation in Ahaan Panday, cousin of Ananya Panday, whose debut film Saiyaara has turned him into an overnight star. Directed by Mohit Suri, the film continues to dominate the box office weeks after release, with audiences and critics praising Ahaan’s powerful performance. His natural screen presence has made many believe that he is more than just another 'star kid.'

Aryan Khan’s Big Directorial Debut

While Ahaan rules the silver screen, his close friend Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar and King Khan Shah Rukh Khan, is making waves in the OTT world. Aryan is all set to step into direction with his much-anticipated Netflix series The Ba**ds of Bollywood. The announcement teaser recently went viral, creating massive buzz across social media.

Breaking the ‘Nepo Babies’ Stereotype

The rise of Ahaan and Aryan has sparked conversations online about whether these two star kids can finally break the 'nepo babies stereotype.' Often criticized as entitled and privileged, celebrity children are rarely judged purely on talent. But netizens feel Ahaan’s acting and Aryan’s promising directorial vision prove they deserve their place in the industry. A viral Reddit thread even suggests that the duo could be the “future of Bollywood.”

The New Ranbir–Ayan Duo?

Fans are already comparing the two to the iconic Ranbir Kapoor–Ayan Mukerji partnership, manifesting a future actor–director collaboration. While Ahaan is yet to reveal his next project, Aryan is gearing up to unveil the first preview of The Ba**ds of Bollywood on August 20.