Ahaan Panday recalls Priyanka Chopra telling him “You have the X factor” at Arpita Khan’s wedding—a moment that inspired his acting journey and Saiyaara debut.

Before his film career took off, Ahaan Panday, who recently made his acting debut in the musical drama Saiyaara, shared an inspiring experience from his past. With viewers applauding for newcomers Ahaan and Aneet Padda, the Mohit Suri-directed movie became an immediate smash. Its song also generated a lot of discussion on social media.

Priyanka Chopra once gave him words of support that he has kept with him ever since, Ahaan revealed in a recent interview with GQ.
Ahaan Panday Remembers the Inspiring Words of Priyanka Chopra

Ahaan disclosed that the incident began at the wedding of Salman Khan’s sister Arpita Khan, where he filled in at the last minute for a dancer who had to withdraw. He danced in front of a star-studded audience after learning the routine in just two hours.

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He was contacted by Priyanka Chopra, who was at the event, who stated, “You have the X factor.” Consider your dreams as if they were skydiving: once you take off, there’s no turning back.

“She probably doesn’t even know I’m the same guy who ended up doing Saiyaara, but that moment stayed with me,” Ahaan said, describing the profound effect the incident had on him.

About Saiyaara

In Saiyaara, a romance develops between a meek aspiring journalist named Vaani (Aneet Padda) and a short-tempered musician named Krish Kapur (Ahaan Panday). The film received praise for the stars’ easy chemistry and its popular soundtrack, which fans responded to right away.

Saiyaara, which was produced by YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani, made over ₹500 crore at the movie office and is now available on Netflix.

What Ahaan Panday Will Do Next

Ahaan’s upcoming film is an action thriller helmed by Ali Abbas Zafar, in which Sharvari also stars.