Ahaan Panday, cousin of actress Ananya Panday, recently shared a rather startling anecdote from his childhood involving his sister. According to Ahaan, Ananya was responsible for an injury that led to him being rushed to the hospital.

Ahaan revealed this memory when asked about his "fondest memory" with Ananya. He stated, "Fondest memory of Ananya is when she hit me with the door. I was bleeding, I was rushed to the hospital". Alanna Panday, Ahaan's sister, expressed shock and wondered if she was the one who caused the injury. Ahaan clarified that Ananya, Alanna, and their cousin Rysa were all involved. He explained that Alanna had come running into his room, urging him to join them for "magic tricks". Ahaan ran to join them, and that's when the incident occurred.

This story resurfaced amidst the buzz surrounding Ahaan Panday's Bollywood debut in the romantic drama Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films. The film premiered on July 18, 2025, and stars Ahaan alongside Aneet Padda.

Ananya Panday has been supportive of her cousin's foray into Bollywood. She took to social media to express her pride and admiration for Ahaan's performance in Saiyaara, calling him "magic". She also praised Mohit Suri's direction and Aneet Padda's captivating presence and voice.

The film Saiyaara has received positive reviews, with many praising the performances of the debutants, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The movie has also had a successful opening at the box office. The film begins with Vaani (played by Aneet Padda) being heartbroken after her boyfriend leaves her right before their wedding. Six months later, she starts working as a journalist and meets Krish (Ahaan Panday), an aspiring singer. They bond over their past heartbreaks and eventually fall in love.

Interestingly, Ahaan's sister, Alanna Panday, recently shared details about Ahaan's birth. Ahaan was born 42 days premature, and his mother, Deanne Panday, had to undergo an emergency C-section. Alanna revealed that Ahaan was transported to the NICU in a thermocol box, which she described as something out of a movie. Deanne also mentioned that Ahaan suffered a hairline fracture during birth.

Despite his family's connections to the film industry, Ahaan had a humble upbringing. He revealed that he lived in a room built in a corridor for seven years of his life. He shared that he was the least pampered and that everyone would see him in his towel every day.

Ahaan Panday's journey to Bollywood has been filled with interesting anecdotes, from a childhood injury involving Ananya Panday to a dramatic birth story and a humble upbringing. With his debut film Saiyaara receiving positive attention, it remains to be seen what the future holds for this young actor.