Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara, featuring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in the lead, has captured hearts and the box office, crossing the ₹500 crore mark worldwide — and still counting.
Curiosity about the newcomers’ earnings is high. The exact figures haven’t been officially disclosed, but reports suggest an approximate idea of what the lead pair took home.
Fresh off the massive success of their debut film, Saiyaara, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are basking in their newfound stardom. Alongside the ongoing buzz around the film, speculation is rife about their remuneration and upcoming projects. As per a report, the duo was paid between ₹15–20 lakh for Saiyaara. Earlier it was reported that they are paid around Rs 3 – Rs 5 Crores. However, with the film’s phenomenal run, industry chatter suggests that their asking price has now increased, with current figures reportedly in the ₹35–50 lakh range for future projects.
Ahaan Panday, son of Chikki Panday (Chunky Panday’s brother) and celebrity fitness expert Deanne Panday, comes from a family well connected in the industry. He has an elder sister, Alanna Panday, a popular social media influencer and vlogger. Ahaan is also the first cousin of actress Ananya Panday and her sister Rysa.
The young actor made his Bollywood debut opposite fellow newcomer Aneet Padda in Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara — a film that turned into a runaway hit, raking in over ₹130 crore within just five days. Ahaan resides in a lavish mansion in Mumbai, which he shares with his parents and sister. In 2023, Alanna offered fans a glimpse inside their opulent family home through a YouTube tour video.
Aneet Padda, who stepped into Bollywood alongside Ahaan Panday in Saiyaara, has earned glowing praise from both critics and audiences. Her stellar performance has been widely appreciated, and she is now reveling in the success of her debut film.
Born in Amritsar, Punjab, Aneet completed her schooling at Spring Dale Senior School before moving to Delhi for higher studies. While pursuing her bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in English at Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University, she was introduced to the world of modelling — a path that eventually led her towards acting.
Her acting journey began in 2022 with a brief cameo in Salaam Venky. Two years later, she landed the lead role in Amazon Prime Video’s coming-of-age drama Big Girls Don’t Cry (2024). Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri, became a box-office sensation, cementing her position as one of the most promising new talents in the industry.
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