Composer Tanishk Bagchi recently shared his positive experience working with debutant stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda for the hit film Saiyaara, praising their humble nature and talent.
Behind the Saiyaara Title Track
Tanishk Bagchi, the mind behind Saiyaara’s popular title track, recalls meeting Ahaan Panday for the first time during the song’s recording at Yash Raj Films. He was immediately struck by Ahaan’s humble demeanor.
Bagchi noted that Ahaan lacked the typical “tantrums or attitude” often associated with actors. He also sensed Ahaan’s strong energy and presence, even before witnessing his full acting skills.
A Hunch for Stardom
Bagchi shared that he had a strong intuition about Ahaan and Aneet’s future success. He told them he believed they would become “very big stars.”
He also offered them a crucial piece of advice: to remain grounded and remember their origins once they achieve fame. Bagchi emphasized seeing many individuals rise quickly only to fall due to changing attitudes.
Mohit Suri’s Guidance and Ahaan’s Performance
After watching Saiyaara, Bagchi was impressed by Ahaan’s performance, noting how he perfectly followed director Mohit Suri’s guidance. He believes both Ahaan and Aneet possess a natural talent, calling them “innocent kids.”
Bagchi advised them to maintain their innocence and continue working hard, acknowledging their luck in having Mohit Suri as a mentor for their debut film.
A New Romantic Hero Emerges
Bagchi was particularly pleased with how the music fit Ahaan Panday’s on-screen presence. He observed Ahaan seamlessly performing musical sequences, comparing his natural ability to the late Rishi Kapoor.
Bagchi praised Ahaan’s conviction in portraying his character, predicting he will be the “next big star.” He found it refreshing to compose fresh sounds for fresh faces like Ahaan.
- Tanishk Bagchi found Ahaan Panday humble and free of “tantrums.”
- He predicted Ahaan and Aneet Padda would become major stars.
- Bagchi advised them to stay grounded despite success.
- He praised Ahaan’s acting, particularly his ability to follow Mohit Suri’s direction.
- Bagchi compared Ahaan’s musical performance to legendary actor Rishi Kapoor.
Saiyaara, produced by Aditya Chopra’s Yash Raj Films, has achieved remarkable success. The film recently crossed the Rs 300 crore mark at the worldwide box office. The movie also features strong performances from Geeta Agarwal, Rajesh Kumar, Varun Badola, and Shaad Randhawa in supporting roles.
