Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s on-screen chemistry in Saiyaara has long kept fans invested in their friendship, and fresh vacation photos have now reignited speculation about a possible romance between the two actors.
Aneet recently shared a series of pictures from an undisclosed getaway on Instagram. While the actor did not reveal where she was, fans quickly began comparing her photos with pictures previously posted by Ahaan’s mother, Deanne Panday, from her trip to Penrith, Cumbria, with Ahaan in July.
Fans spot similarities in vacation pictures
Aneet’s holiday photo dump featured the actor posing with a bouquet of flowers, enjoying the sunshine, dining at a restaurant and posing with cows in the background.
Fans soon noticed what they believed were similarities between the locations and details visible in Aneet’s photographs and Deanne’s earlier posts.
Among the observations were cows appearing to be in a similar setting, a bouquet that fans said looked identical to the one seen in Deanne’s photographs and what appeared to be the same restaurant.
Some fans even speculated that Ahaan may have been behind the camera while Aneet’s vacation pictures were taken.
The observations have triggered a fresh wave of discussion online, with some fans comparing the pair’s reportedly private equation to the relationship of Hollywood stars Tom Holland and Zendaya.
However, there is no confirmation from either Ahaan or Aneet that they went on the trip together.
Ahaan has denied dating rumours
Dating speculation surrounding the Saiyaara co-stars is not new. Their strong chemistry in the film and close friendship have repeatedly led fans to wonder whether their relationship extends beyond friendship.
Ahaan previously addressed the rumours and said that Aneet is his best friend while maintaining that he was single.
He also explained that chemistry between two people does not necessarily mean romance, describing their bond as one built on comfort, safety and mutual understanding.
Despite the actors’ comments, fans have continued to closely follow their interactions, particularly after the success of Saiyaara.
Ahaan and Aneet's next projects
Aneet is set to headline Maddock Films’ Shakti Shalini, alongside Vishal Jethwa and Viineet Kumar Singh. The horror-comedy is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar.
Ahaan, meanwhile, is set to star in YRF's upcoming action-romance film directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. The project also features Bobby Deol and Sharvari.
The Saiyaara actors are also expected to reunite with director Mohit Suri for another romantic drama. Their first collaboration became a major box-office success, making their next project one of the more anticipated reunions for fans of the pair.
For now, the latest vacation-photo comparisons remain fan speculation rather than confirmation of a relationship. Neither Ahaan nor Aneet has publicly said that they were together on the holiday.