Bollywood diva Ananya Panday's cousin Ahaan Panday is all set to make his Bollywood debut with the film 'Saiyaara', but unfortunately, it created a nepotism debate.
Social media users are expressing their disappointment and frustration, as well as giving sharp reactions and making memes.
Ahaan is going to enter the industry with Yash Raj Films' (YRF) upcoming romantic drama 'Saiyaara', directed by Mohit Suri.
Here are the reactions:
One X user wondered, “Another nepo kid?”, with another writing sarcastically, “YRF put a higher bid in recently conducted Nepo Auction beating Dharma in its own game”.
“Another Starkid launched ffs. Bullywood never learnt,” one comment read on a post on Reddit, with another reading, “Yet another nepo launch?”
“Presented By Aditya Chopra, Flopped By Audiences worldwide,” shared one social media user. One comment read, “Another nepo launch vehicle”.
“YRF getting nepos who can't even speak Hindi,” one wondered, with another sharing, “NEPO THIS .. NEPO THAT”.
Amidst this wave of reactions, Yash Raj Films officially announced 'Saiyaara', confirming Ahaan Panday’s debut alongside actress Aneet Padda, known for Big Girls Don’t Cry. The film is scheduled to hit theatres worldwide on July 18, 2025.
Some social media users were wondering why they are not launching a new face with no strings attached from the industry. “Just when I thought Bollywood had hit its lowest and there’s only going up from here they be pulling this type of s**t. Bollywood keeps digging the bar lower and lower in ways I can’t imagine. Remember when you had to be an actual good looking dude to be hero now every Tom dick and harry guy will play lead no wonder my female classmates don’t watch Bollywood,” read one comment, with another reading, “Get ready for some Overacting”.
“Man, even Ahaan is gonna debut before Shanaya,” one joked.
Another comment read, "Do you guys even make movies for the audience? Or do you make movies just to launch another star kid????"