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Aneet Padda Birthday Photos Renew Ahaan Panday Speculation

Published 4 November 2026

Aneet Padda has shared photographs from her 24th birthday celebration, including one showing her with her arms around Saiyaara co-star Ahaan Panday. The image has prompted renewed fan speculation about their relationship, but it does not establish that the actors are dating. Padda celebrated her birthday on October 13, 2026, and posted the photographs on Instagram in early November. The birthday gathering had a fairytale theme. Other pictures in the post included Padda with actor Alia Bhatt and moments with friends and family. In the caption, Padda reflected on birthdays as a time when memories and feelings come to the surface. She wrote about missing her late grandfather and her pet Julie, as well as people she does not see often and moments she wishes she had appreciated more. She also expressed gratitude for her parents, sister, childhood friend and other friends. The photograph with Panday drew attention because audiences have followed the pair since they starred together in the 2025 romantic drama Saiyaara. Their on-screen chemistry and public appearances have previously prompted speculation about whether their relationship extends beyond friendship. Neither actor has...

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