Ahaan Panday is riding high on the success of Saiyaara, but it’s not just the box office numbers making headlines. The debutant has unexpectedly become the centre of a viral meme storm, thanks to his uncanny resemblance to fellow rising star Vedang Raina.
Classic lookalike moment
The viral post compared Ahaan and Vedang, thanks to their striking resemblance—wavy hair, intense eyes, and charming smiles. The side-by-side visuals have even sparked comparisons to the iconic Raveena Tandon–Twinkle Khanna lookalike buzz from the past.The caption read: “Finally, we got the male counterpart of Raveena Tandon-Twinkle Khanna.”
Fans join the fun with memes and stills
Fans quickly jumped on the trend, sharing stills from Saiyaara and Vedang Raina’s past projects, pointing out how their on-screen vibe and presence appear uncannily similar.Memes and hashtags like #AhaanVedangTwins flooded X (formerly Twitter), with fans playfully suggesting twin-swap movie plots or calling for a future collaboration between the two lookalike actors.
Saiyaara sets a box office benchmark
Starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, Saiyaara has now become the highest-grossing Hindi film headlined by debutants, raking in ₹83 crore within just three days of release.What makes Saiyaara’s box office success even more impressive is that its lead pair didn’t take part in traditional pre-release promotions. Director Mohit Suri revealed this was a conscious decision, drawing parallels to his 2013 hit Aashiqui 2, which also launched fresh faces—Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor—without heavy publicity.While Saiyaara marks Ahaan Panday’s big-screen debut, it is Aneet Padda’s first feature film appearance. She previously caught attention for her performance in Prime Video India’s 2024 coming-of-age series Big Girls Don’t Cry.
