Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda may have entered Bollywood only this year, but the frenzy around their pairing has rivalled that of long-established stars. Their debut film Saiyaara sparked an instant cultural moment — fan edits went viral overnight, gossip pages declared them the industry’s next “it" couple, and social media practically willed a romance into existence. The speculation gained further fuel when Karan Johar publicly hinted that the two newcomers might blossom into Bollywood’s most celebrated pairing in the coming years. But Ahaan Panday has now put all rumours to rest.

In a recent interview with GQ India, Ahaan addressed the relationship chatter directly. He made it clear that while the bond between him and Aneet is unusually deep, it is not romantic. “Aneet is my best friend.

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