The remarkable success of Saiyaara has captivated the nation, transforming debutant Ahaan Panday into an instant celebrity. During a recent interview, the film's casting director, Shanoo Sharma, opened up about how Ahaan Panday was cast and recalled an interesting story about his initial reluctance to meet her at the age of nineteen. Shanoo Sharma shared that she has known Ahaan Panday for nearly nine years. She said, "When I met him, he was a 19-year-old child who looked like he was 15! I saw a post of him doing something, found him interesting, and asked to bring him in.