Actor Ahaan Panday has begun shooting for filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar’s next directorial, the latter announced on social media on Friday. Sharing a behind-the-scenes photo of Ahaan from the set of the upcoming yet-to-be-titled film, Zafar wrote on Instagram, “And it BEGINS @ahaanpandayy @yrf.”
Reacting to the post, Ahaan’s mother Deanne Panday wrote in the comments section, “All the best @aliabbaszafar & team.”
Actor Arjun Kapoor commented, “Mass.”
Ahaan, cousin of Ananya Panday, made his big screen debut with Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara.
He delivered a restrained performance as the brooding Krish Kapoor. He underplayed his emotions with intensity, avoiding theatrics and showing a commendable sense of control for a newcomer.
As a complete newcomer, Ahaan’s performance struck an immediate chord with audiences, resulting in a massive box office success. Ahaan did not even have a verified Instagram account until the film hit screens.
The film also earned Ahaan IMDb Breakout Star STARmeter Awards based on the platform’s Popular Indian Celebrities rankings.
Ahaan recently shared a photo of his new hairstyle, fuelling speculation surrounding his next project. With a cropped haircut, rugged look and a leather jacket, Ahaan instantly won over the internet.
Zafar is known for films like Sultan and Tiger Zinda Hai.
Produced under the Yash Raj Films banner, the upcoming film’s story and cast details are kept under wraps.