Before ‘Siaara’ fame, Ahan Panday wins hearts with Shah Rukh tribute

Mumbai (Web Desk): Before his official Bollywood debut in the film Siaara, actor Ahan Panday had already won hearts — not through a movie, but with a humorous tribute to his idol, superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Now, as the video resurfaces online, fans are calling Ahan the "next King Khan."

According to Indian media, Ahan Panday — cousin of actress Ananya Panday and nephew of veteran actor Chunky Panday — is being hailed as the new rising star of 2025. His debut performance as rockstar Krish Kapoor in Siaara, along with his on-screen chemistry with co-star Anit Padda and his expressive eyes, quickly gained him a huge fan following.

What’s won people over even more is Ahan’s grounded personality and friendly interactions with fans, solidifying his image as a relatable and humble celebrity.

Recently, director Mohit Suri shared an old video of Ahan Panday on social media. The video, from before Ahan’s acting debut, shows him lip-syncing to Shah Rukh Khan’s 1994 film Anjaam song “Badi Mushkil Hai.” The tribute, done in a light-hearted and shirtless performance, showcases Ahan mimicking SRK’s signature expressions with impressive accuracy.

Fans have flooded the comment section with praise, calling Ahan a “natural-born star,” “expression king,” and even labeling him as the “next Shah Rukh Khan.”

As the video continues to trend online, Ahan Panday’s popularity is rapidly soaring — and he may very well be the next big thing in Bollywood.