Ahaan Panday has taken the industry by storm with his debut in Saiyaara, a film that shattered box office records and stunned critics alike.
For a newcomer, especially one without massive pre-release hype, such a historic debut is not just rare and it’s almost unfathomable.
Many are now wondering: Was this lightning in a bottle or the start of something bigger?
Comparisons have already begun. Hrithik Roshan had his iconic launch with Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, leveraging his physique and dance to dominate early 2000s stardom.
Can that lover boy to top star take off possible for every one?
Does Ahaan have the “It” factor, charisma, versatility, star power to sustain this level of success?
Some believe he’ll need powerful directors like Sandeep Reddy Vanga to do a make shift and to guide him to the next level.
Whether Saiyaara was beginner’s luck or the arrival of Bollywood’s next superstar, only time and his next few films will tell.
