Ahaan Panday says he is not a star kid, was 'never really in the film industry'

Ahaan Panday has addressed his privilege while denying being a star kid in a rare, new interview.

Ahaan Panday has had a debut in Bollywood that many dream of. His first film, Saiyaara, has been a resounding success, minting ₹ 580 crore and becoming the highest-grossing romantic film in Indian cinema. And while Ahaan has received praise from critics and fans alike, many have said that his privilege of being from a film family has made the journey easier for him. However, in a new interview, while acknowledging his privilege, Ahaan has shunned the tag of ‘star kid’.

Talking to GQ in a new interview , Ahaan responded to a question about how tough it can be for star kids to manage public perception, and said, “I can’t speak from experience because Chikki Pandey is not a star. But if I