Bollywood actress Ananya Panday got emotional and broke down after watching her cousin Ahaan Panday's debut film Saiyaara after a screening in Mumbai. The touching moment was captured in a vlog shared by Alanna Panday and her husband Ivor McCray, where Ananya is seen walking out of the movie theatre with tears streaming down her face.
Ananya breaks down after Saiyaara screening
The Kho Gaye Hum Kahan actress was visibly moved by Ahaan's powerful performance in the film. Wiping her tears with a tissue, Ananya said, "I never cry," before giving Ahaan a warm hug.
Interestingly, Ananya also mentioned in the vlog that she hadn't cried even during Alanna and Ivor's wedding, as she opened up about how Saiyaara impacted her emotionally.
The vlog, which documented the family's day, showed Alanna and Ivor getting ready for the film's screening. Before heading out, the couple performed a special puja with their son River to wish Ahaan success for his big-screen debut.
Following the screening, emotions ran high among the Panday family. Alanna, Deanne Panday, and several others were seen teary-eyed, overwhelmed by Ahaan and co-star Aneet Padda's impressive performances. The vlog also featured Aneet's parents, who looked equally moved by the on-screen magic created by the two debutants.
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Saiyaara, which has already emerged as one of the biggest box office successes of 2025, appears to have struck an emotional chord not just with audiences but also with the families of those involved.
Within three days of its release, Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri, has earned Rs 83 crore at the box office.
About Saiyaara
Saiyaara is an emotional journey woven with love, heartbreak, and longing. The film follows Ahaan as Krish Kapoor, an aspiring singer chasing his dreams, and Aneet as Vaani Batra, a once-celebrated singer who has transitioned into a lyricist. Fate brings the two together for a musical collaboration, and what begins as a creative partnership soon blossoms into romance.
Alongside the lead pair, the film also features Rajesh Kumar, Varun Badola, Shaad Randhawa, and others in pivotal roles.
