‘Saiyaara’ duo Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday’s sweet selfie at award show captures their celebratory moment after big honours

The evening turned extra special for the team of ‘Saiyaara’ as its lead actors Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday celebrated a memorable night filled with recognition and applause. Amid the celebrations, the two young stars captured a cheerful selfie together, a candid moment that quickly caught the attention of fans and guests at the event.

The selfie came after both actors' major wins during the ceremony, marking an important career milestone after their 2025 film's success.

Aneet Padda celebrates a dream debut year

Aneet Padda had a particularly memorable night as she was honoured with the Star of the Year (Female) award. The recognition followed her widely appreciated performance in ‘Saiyaara’, where she impressed audiences with her emotionally layered portrayal. Looking radiant while receiving the honour, Aneet spoke about her journey and expressed gratitude for the opportunity that changed her career. She also shared a warm moment with filmmaker Mohit Suri, crediting his guidance for shaping the film and her performance.

Her win is widely viewed as a major step for the young actor, signalling the arrival of a promising new face in Hindi cinema.

Ahaan Panday wins big for his intense role

Ahaan Panday, who starred opposite Aneet in ‘Saiyaara’, also took home the Star of the Year (Male) award. In the film, he portrayed a conflicted and passionate rock musician, a role requiring him to explore an artist's emotional struggles and ambition. The performance received praise for its intensity and depth, with many describing it as one of the year’s most notable debuts.

When Ahaan walked up to the stage to receive his award, the auditorium erupted in cheers, reflecting the strong response he has been receiving from audiences.

A big night for the ‘Saiyaara’ team

The celebrations extended beyond the actors as director Mohit Suri also had reason to rejoice. He was honoured with the Best Director (Popular Choice) award for ‘Saiyaara’, adding another highlight to the film’s successful run during the awards season.During his emotional speech at the News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2026, he revealed that the honour marked the first time in his 20-year career that he had received a directorial award. The revelation was met with loud applause, while Aneet and Ahaan were seen enthusiastically cheering him from the front row. With its lead stars winning top acting honours and the director receiving recognition for his work, the night ultimately belonged to the team of ‘Saiyaara’, making it a celebration the young cast and crew are unlikely to forget anytime soon.