Ahaan Pandey feels shocked to receive praise from filmmaker Karan Johar

Karan Johar praised Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda, and director Mohit Suri for Saiyaara’s success.

Saiyaara has been ruling the box office since its release just a few days ago on July 18. Fans, critics, and industry professionals have all been hailing the film, especially for its huge success, despite featuring two newcomers as lead actors. Filmmaker Karan Johar too praised the team for the film’s massive success.

Karan Johar praises team Saiyaara.

Karan Johar shared a glowing review of Saiyaara and said that Ahaan Pandey is ‘spectacular’ in the film. It marks the debut of Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda as leads in the film, backed by YRF and directed by Mohit Suri. Ahaan has now reacted to the praise by Karan Johar. He shared he is ‘truly shell-shocked’ after hearing these words from the filmmaker.

Ahaan Pandey’s reaction to Karan Johar’s appreciation.

On Monday, Ahaan took to Instagram Stories and reposted Karan Johar’s post where he had reviewed Saiyaara. He wrote, “I grew up watching KKHH, I grew up to your school of cinema, and to hear this from you, I am truly shell-shocked. Thank you sir, from the bottom of my heart for this and for everything you’ve given us, thank you a thousand times over.”

What did Karan Johar write about Saiyaara?

Karan reviewed Saiyaara and called it the best film of director Mohit Suri’s career. He added, “What a debut @ahaanpandayy !!!! You broke my heart and yet energised me as a filmmaker… your eyes spoke volumes and I can’t wait to see your journey ahead…. You are spectacular!!!! Welcome to the movies !!! @aneetpadda_ you gorgeous girl… how lovely and amazing are you!!! Your silences spoke volumes and your vulnerability and strength moved me to tears…. Both Ahaan and you were beyond magical! My congratulations to the entire music and technical team of #saiyaara .. ( special mention to the brilliant editing team) and a special shout out to the casting queen @shanoosharmarahihai ! Love you Shanoo!!!”