In an age of spectacle-heavy debuts, Saiyaara surprises with a refreshingly emotional core — a poetic tale of love, loss, and healing that introduces Ahaan Panday not just as a star-in-the-making but as an actor with remarkable emotional depth.
Directed by debutante filmmaker Aarav Kashyap, Saiyaara doesn’t try to reinvent the romantic drama but leans into its genre tropes with sincerity and style. The film tells the story of Veer (Ahaan Panday), a gifted photographer haunted by the tragic death of his first love, and Meera (Aneet Kaur), a compassionate counselor carrying invisible wounds of her own. Their worlds collide in the serene valleys of Himachal, where healing isn’t instant, but it’s inevitable.
Ahaan Panday is the soul of Saiyaara. His performance is filled with raw vulnerability — equal parts aching and restrained. While his screen presence benefits from his striking looks and natural charm, it is his ability to convey pain through silences that impresses the most. This is a performance that speaks to anyone who’s ever been broken by love and rebuilt themselves, piece by piece.
Aneet Kaur, in her breakout role, brings grace and gravitas to Meera. Together, the duo crafts a slow-burning chemistry that doesn’t erupt in grand gestures but builds through meaningful glances, shared grief, and hesitant smiles. The film’s writing — while simple — finds strength in its moments of stillness. Dialogues like “some love stories are meant to be remembered, not relived” linger long after the credits roll.
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Visually, Saiyaara is stunning. Cinematographer Priya Seth captures the Himalayan landscapes with the reverence they deserve, often turning nature into a metaphor for the characters’ inner journeys. The music by Mithoon is hauntingly melodic, with the title track “Saiyaara” already becoming an anthem for lovers of classic Bollywood romance.
Though the second half slows down and some narrative choices feel predictable, the emotional payoff is worth it. Saiyaara is less about plot and more about feeling — the kind that sits with you long after the lights come on.
For fans of poetic heartbreak and soulful healing, Saiyaara is a beautiful beginning — not just for its characters, but for Ahaan Panday himself. This is a debut that doesn’t scream for attention, it earns it — one heartfelt frame at a time.
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Verdict: Ahaan Panday arrives with a whisper, not a roar — and it’s the kind of cinematic whisper you won’t forget.
