Saiyaara star Ahaan Pandey seen with 2000s wired earphones; netizens gush: 'So humble'

A video of ‘ Saiyaara’ star Ahaan Pandey has gone viral on the Internet. The actor was seen dressed in casual clothes as he descended from his car. He looked dapper in a military jacket, black shirt, and slacks. In the clip, which was shared by the pop culture handle Instant Bollywood, the actor greets the paparazzi briefly and then heads off to a restaurant.

Dropping the clip, the handle praised the actor for using wired earphones instead of Bluetooth buds in 2025.

Netizens React

Wired earphones went out of fashion after the 2000s. Netizens were pleasantly surprised to see a Gen Z star flaunt them. One Instagram user wrote, “He is so humble...” Another commented, “Like his simplicity.” Another said he was “much better” than Saif Ali Khan’s son Ibrahim Ali Khan. For the unversed, Ibrahim made his debut earlier this year in the Netflix rom-com ‘Naadaniyan’ opposite Sridevi’s daughter Khushi Kapoor.

Saiyaara continues to demolish the box-office. The Mohit Suri directorial has earned a whopping Rs 153 crore so far.

Ahaan Pandey is the nephew of Bollywood actor Chunky Pandey. His father, Chikki, is a Mumbai-based businessman, and his mother, Deanne, is a renowned fitness trainer and author. His sister Alanna is a YouTuber, while his cousin Ananya is an actress known for movies such as ‘Pati Patney Aur Woh,’ ‘Dream Girl 2’ etc.

Amid his successful debut, the actor has already been linked to model-influencer Shruti Chauhan.

Speculation surrounding a potential romance between Ahaan Panday and Shruti Chauhan began making rounds a few days back, originating from a discussion on the Reddit forum ‘BollyBlindsNGossip.’ These murmurs gained further traction after Shruti shared her thoughts on the song Saiyaara, a move that many online users interpreted as a subtle hint at her alleged connection with Ahaan.

Taking to Instagram, she wrote, “To the boy who dreamed of this his entire life, to the boy who believed in it when no one else did, to the one who gave his all for this moment. To the one who deserves this more than anyone! This stage is yours, @ahaanpandayy. I love you, I’m proud of you, I’m crying, I’m screaming, and I’m only wishing and praying that there is more and more to come for you! The world will finally know you and what you can do! Forever (sic)."

Shruti Chauhan, known for her work in both acting and modeling, has made notable appearances in Indian cinema. One of her most recognized performances was in Zoya Akhtar’s widely acclaimed film Gully Boy, where she portrayed the character Maya. According to online sources, she is originally from Jaipur and holds a degree in the arts from Jyoti Vidyapeeth College.

More recently, Shruti featured in the music video Hadh Se, which also starred popular singer Jubin Nautiyal. While social media is abuzz with conjecture linking her to Ahaan, individuals familiar with the actress insist that her post about Saiyaara was purely an expression of artistic admiration and support, not a romantic message.

A source close to Ahaan rubbished the speculation. They told India Today, “There is absolutely no truth to these reports.”