Ahaan Panday started his acting career with the musical drama Saiyaara. This film, directed by Mohit Suri, was a huge hit upon its release in India, with audiences cheering in cinemas and appreciating the performances of emerging talents Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The film generated a discussion among fans and on social media platforms. In a recent interview with GQ, Ahaan revealed that he had received some encouraging words much before the film, and these words came from Priyanka Chopra herself.