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Ahaan Panday has officially arrived in Bollywood with Saiyaara. With big names like Chunky Panday as his uncle and Ananya Panday as his cousin hes no stranger to attention. The film has gained strong buzz and now fans are revisiting something he once said—sparking fresh curiosity. What did Ahaan say in that Instagram Live? Back in 2019 during an Instagram Live session when Ahaan was just 19 someone asked about his relation to Chunky Panday. He reportedly replied “It’s funny that my surname is Panday but I’m nowhere connected to him. My dad is Aloke Sharad Panday and that’s the only Panday connection I have. I have established myself in B‑town through my popularity.” This unexpected statement stunned many since Ahaan is in fact Chunky Panday’s nephew through his father Chikki Panday Chunkys younger brother. Was it a misunderstanding or a statement of independence? Its unclear whether this was Ahaan asserting independence or just youthful frustration. There’s no public evidence of a feud and the wider Panday family has publicly supported his debut. So today the family appears unified—despite what Ahaan once said. Did Chunky Panday attend Saiyaaras premiere? Yes—Chunky Panday appeared at Saiyaara’s premiere alongside his wife Bhavana Panday. Asked about the film he described it as “Very good best. Blockbuster.” That public endorsement suggests no awkward tension on his end. With his debut film receiving attention Ahaan has stepped into an intense spotlight. Whether his past comment continues to circulate or fades away Ahaan now has an opportunity: either define his identity on his terms or keep explaining what he’s already said. Only time will tell which path he chooses.