Ahaan Panday has started shooting for his next film with director Ali Abbas Zafar. The update was shared on Friday through social media, where the director posted two pictures from the film set. The first picture showed a close up of Ahaan Panday. Only his eyes were visible, and his expression looked serious and focused. The second picture showed a clapboard with basic details about the film. It read “Production No 79. Director: Ali Abbas Zafar.” The title of the film has not been announced yet.
In the caption, the director wrote, “And it BEGINS” along with a camera and fire emoji. He also tagged Ahaan Panday and Yash Raj Films in the post.
Earlier, Ahaan had spoken about the project in an interview. He confirmed that the film is an action entertainer and will also feature Sharvari. He said, “It is an Ali Abbaz Zafar film. I don’t know if I should say too much. All I can say is I will begin shooting very soon. It is an action film and it’s being led by three people who are under the age of 30. It’s something that has not been done for a very long time. Audience will have to wait for it.”
Ali Abbas Zafar also spoke about working with Ahaan and praised his approach. He said, “What I love about Ahaan is his sincerity. In today’s time, when everything can feel performative and an act, he brings a kind of old-school honesty to his performances, like the romantic heroes we have grown up watching and loving. The camera picks up on that. You can’t act vulnerable on screen, it doesn’t land and he isn’t afraid to be vulnerable which is incredible.”
Ahaan Panday was last seen in Saiyaara, which released on July 18, 2025. The film received positive feedback from both critics and audiences. It told the story of Krish Kapoor, a musician, and Vaani Batra, a poet, played by Aneet Padda. Their story focused on creativity, emotional struggles, and love, while also showing the impact of early onset Alzheimer’s on their lives.
The film was directed by Mohit Suri and produced by YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani. It marked the debut of both actors and helped them gain attention in the industry.