Actress Aneet Padda has praised her Saiyaara co-star Ahaan Panday for his generosity, emotional understanding and support on set. Reflecting on their experience working together, Padda recalled how Panday would perform emotional moments even when the camera was focused on her, helping her understand the scene and deliver her best performance.
The actors, who won over audiences with their performances as Vaani and Krish in Mohit Suri’s romantic drama Saiyaara, are preparing to reunite with the filmmaker for another project. Padda has now shared insights into their friendship and the creative connection that made their first collaboration special.
Aneet Padda Praises Ahaan Panday’s Acting Approach
Speaking about their time on the sets of Saiyaara, Padda described Panday as one of the most supportive actors she has worked with. She explained that whenever a scene demanded strong emotions, he would fully immerse himself in the moment, even when the camera was focused on her.
According to Padda, Panday’s approach helped her understand the emotional intensity required for a scene and gave her the confidence to deliver her own performance. She praised his willingness to contribute beyond his immediate role, calling him an exceptionally giving co-star.
Padda also highlighted his playful personality, describing him as one of the funniest people she knows. She said their friendship makes working together enjoyable and creates a comfortable atmosphere on set.
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda Set to Reunite With Mohit Suri
Padda expressed excitement about working with Panday and director Mohit Suri again. She believes their familiarity with one another will help them understand each other’s creative instincts and emotional approach more effectively.
The actress said that sharing the screen with her best friend would make the experience enjoyable. Having already worked together on Saiyaara, the trio has developed a shared understanding that could help them approach their next project with greater confidence.
Their upcoming collaboration is reportedly an unconventional love story, although further details about the untitled film have not yet been announced.
Aneet Padda Credits Mohit Suri for Creative Freedom
Padda also praised Suri for the trust he placed in the young actors during the making of Saiyaara. She recalled that the filmmaker encouraged them to explore their characters and bring their own instincts to their performances rather than forcing them to follow a rigid approach.
According to the actress, this creative freedom allowed her and Panday to express themselves more naturally. She added that a director’s confidence in the cast can make a significant difference to the final performance.
As the team prepares to work together again, Padda hopes to carry the same trust, emotional understanding and creative openness into their next film.
