Saiyaara star Ahaan Panday is winning hearts — not just for his big Bollywood debut, but also for an adorable video with his baby nephew River. The heartwarming clip, shared on social media, shows the young actor sharing a peaceful puja moment with little River, and fans can’t stop gushing over how cute the duo is.
A Special Bond: Uncle and Nephew at a Puja
The video, posted by Ahaan’s sister Alanna Panday on Instagram, shows the actor holding her son River during a puja ceremony. River, the youngest member of the Panday family, sat cuddled up in his uncle’s lap as the family prayed for the success of Ahaan’s first movie, Saiyaara.
In one sweet moment, Ahaan kisses River gently on the forehead while chanting mantras, showing his love and affection for the little one. Alanna captioned the video, “River praying for his mama (uncle)’s first movie #Saiyaara.” The pure and peaceful vibe of the video quickly made it go viral.
Fans Can’t Stop Gushing
As soon as the video hit Instagram, fans started showering love in the comments. One user wrote, “Ahaan and River, my heart!” while another said, “Cutest duo ever.” Someone even joked, “This level of adorableness should be illegal!”
Fans also asked for more clips of the two, with one saying, “Want more videos of Ahaan and River together.” Another wrote, “River has the coolest uncle ever.” Comments kept pouring in with messages like “Star in the making” and “River is the cutest baby!”
People even asked Alanna to share Ahaan’s first reaction when he met River. Clearly, the bond between the new actor and his tiny nephew has left fans wanting more.
Ahaan’s Grand Bollywood Debut
Ahaan Panday, who is actor Ananya Panday’s cousin, has made his big-screen debut with the romantic film Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri. In the film, Ahaan plays Krish Kapur, a hot-headed musician, opposite Aneet Padda, who plays Vaani, a shy journalist.
The movie hit theatres on July 18 and has been receiving positive reviews for its fresh chemistry, emotional storyline, and memorable songs. The music, especially, has become a huge hit on social media and music platforms.
A Record-Breaking Start
Despite being a debut film for both Ahaan and Aneet, Saiyaara has taken the box office by storm. It earned a massive ₹21 crore on the first day, and ₹24 crore on the second, bringing the total to ₹45 crore in just two days. That’s a record-breaking start for a film featuring newcomers.
Fans and industry experts are praising Ahaan for his performance, and it looks like the young star has a bright future ahead. With his natural charm, acting skills, and now this sweet moment with baby River, Ahaan Panday is quickly becoming a favourite both on-screen and off.
