Saiyaara has turned out to be a classic film, given its success at the box office. Along with the film, the film`s lead pair, debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, also became household names. Recently, reports claim that the two actors fell in love during the filming and are in a committed relationship.
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are committed: Report
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have struck a fairly good chemistry onscreen in Saiyaara. Their chemistry is equally great off the screen, according to reports. With the rumours of a secret relationship regularly doing the rounds, a new report now claims they are committed.
A source close to Saiyaara producer Aditya Chopra reportedly told Deccan Chronicle that Ahaan and Aneet are, in fact, secretly dating in real life, and are intentionally keeping the relationship under wraps: “Theirs is one of the most beautiful love stories in the entertainment industry. It happened organically while they were shooting together for Saiyaara. She was innocent and vulnerable. He looked after her during the shooting. They drew close as they worked. Eventually, friendship turned into a deep love. Aneet and Ahaan are in a committed relationship”, claims the source.
Aditya Chopra wants to keep Ahaan and Aneet`s relationship private
However, the source suggests that the duo has been asked to keep their romance private due to the dynamics of the film industry. Aditya Chopra is of the opinion that their status as a committed couple could possibly affect their popularity. Notably, Ahaan and Aneet have signed individual three-film contracts with the producer.
Earlier, during an interview, Aneet shared how Ahaan took her to church, prayed for her to land a lead role in Saiyaara.In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Aneet opened up about a sweet moment she and Ahaan shared before she signed Saiyaara. She revealed, “When I was auditioning for Saiyaara, Ahaan had taken me to Mount Mary Church and we’d lit a candle and sat in the car. I asked him, ‘What did you wish for?’ He looked at me and asked, ‘What did you wish for?’ A week later, I got the call that I’d gotten the role, and he said, ‘Of course, I’d wished that you’d get the role!`”