The rumour mill surrounding Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda has spun back into motion yet again, thanks to a brief but very noticeable appearance at the Mumbai airport on Friday morning.
The two were seen exiting the terminal only minutes apart, and although there was no open display of togetherness, the timing alone was enough to stir curiosity — especially because they had been spotted at a restaurant just the night before.
Paparazzi stationed outside the airport quickly captured the moment, and the clip — shared by Viral Bhayani — reignited the conversation almost instantly.
Social media, unsurprisingly, had plenty to say. Some fans couldn’t help calling them “a great-looking pair,” while others reminded everyone of Ahaan’s earlier comments insisting they are only friends.
A few even shifted focus entirely, remarking on his new haircut and how different it looked from the rugged style he carried in Saiyaara.
Ever since Saiyaara hit the screens, both actors have found themselves in the middle of more off-screen discussions than they probably anticipated.
Their chemistry in the film resonated strongly with viewers, and before long, speculation about a real-life romance began to take shape.
These whispers grew louder after a report in the Free Press Journal suggested that the pair were being encouraged to keep a low profile, apparently because early attention might interfere with how Yash Raj Films plans to position them as fresh faces in the industry.
Ahaan has tried putting the rumours to rest before. When he appeared on Sania Mirza’s talk show — where Karan Johar playfully hinted they “might be the next big Bollywood couple” — he kept things modest. He later clarified in a GQ interview, describing Aneet as his “best friend,” hoping the statement would calm the speculation.
But the gossip shows no sign of slowing down. On Thursday evening, the pair were spotted stepping out for dinner in Mumbai. Although they left the restaurant separately, fans were quick to analyse every detail, with many suggesting the separate exits were an attempt to keep things discreet.
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