Ahaan Panday’s Heartfelt Tribute to Shraddha Kapoor “You made me feel seen…”: How ‘Rock On 2’ Inspired Bollywood’s Newest Star

Ahaan Panday has truly arrived in Bollywood with a spectacular debut in the film Sayara, directed by Mohit Suri. With raving reviews pouring in and industry heavyweights applauding his performance, one special connection shines through: Ahaan’s emotional gratitude for actress Shraddha Kapoor.

From Assistant to Leading Man: Ahaan’s Journey

Long before he was hailed as Bollywood’s next big thing, Ahaan Panday got his first taste of the industry while assisting on the sets of Rock On 2, where Shraddha Kapoor played the lead. The experience clearly left a lasting impact—so much so that, as the buzz around Sayara exploded, Ahaan penned a moving Instagram post dedicated to Shraddha.

An Emotional Thank You

“Working under you on Rock On 2, being assigned to fix your piano, and assisting on a rock music film to now being a part of one myself… I remember you taking out time to speak to me for just a few seconds, but your words weighed heavily on me,” Ahaan wrote. “You made me feel seen at a time when very few did, even in such a small, short conversation. That’s why you are magic. Maybe a little glimmer of that magic spilled onto me, and that’s why the universe allowed me to have this moment.”

His candid tribute highlights the quiet acts of kindness that can shape a newcomer’s confidence—proof that Shraddha’s encouragement helped plant the seeds for Ahaan’s own breakthrough.

Shraddha’s ‘Sayara’ Obsession—And the Internet’s Too!

Shraddha Kapoor herself couldn’t hide her excitement over Sayara. She shared clips on social media from a theater screening, capturing the electric audience reaction—the cheers, the whistles, and the pure euphoria as Ahaan lit up the screen. In her own words, “I have fallen in love with Sayara… Pure cinema, pure drama, pure magic. Haven’t felt this emotional in a long, long time!”

Tagging Ahaan Panday, Mohit Suri, and Anik Pradda, Shraddha joined the flood of Bollywood celebs openly championing the film as a blockbuster moment.

Bollywood’s History Repeating Itself?

Fans are feeling déjà vu. It was Shraddha Kapoor whose stardom shot sky-high overnight with Mohit Suri’s 2013 romantic hit Aashiqui 2. Now, under Suri’s direction once again, Ahaan Panday is enjoying his own meteoric rise—and the audience is loving every second.

Family Pride, Industry Cheers

The Panday family—Chunky, Bhavana, and Ananya—are beaming as Ahaan claims his place in the limelight. As industry icons and devoted fans alike rally around this fresh face, it’s clear that Bollywood has found its newest sensation.

Is history repeating in Bollywood? Will Ahaan Panday follow in the legendary footsteps of those before him? L