Ahaan Panday to undergo intense physical transformation for YRF movie
What's the story
Ahaan Panday, who recently played a passionate lover boy role in Saiyaara, is set to take on a new challenge. He will be undergoing a three-month-long physical transformation and intensive training for his upcoming film with director Ali Abbas Zafar. The movie, an action romance under the Yash Raj Films banner, will showcase Panday in an action-packed avatar.
Transformation details
'Zafar aims to present Ahaan as a young, macho hero'
A source told PeepingMoon, "Zafar, who returns to YRF with this project after directing Salman Khan's blockbusters Sultan and Tiger Zinda Hai, aims to present Ahaan as a young, macho, masala film hero." "To achieve this, Ahaan needs to build a distinct and powerful physique, different from his soft romantic character in Saiyaara. He has committed to this transformation and will begin his training in December."
Production timeline
Shooting to begin in March 2026
The shooting for this untitled film will start at the end of March 2026. Sharvari, known for her role in Munjya, has been confirmed as the leading lady. Aditya Chopra, head of YRF and Panday's mentor, has advised him to stay away from public appearances during his transformation period to keep his new look under wraps. Chopra sees great potential in Panday and wants to present him as an impressive, larger-than-life action hero while retaining his romantic charm from Saiyaara.