The Saiyaara stars win GenZ Icon Awards, but it’s Aneet’s heartfelt confession that sparks social media meltdown and fresh dating rumours.
The 2025 edition of the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year ceremony had glamour, power-packed speeches, and major celebrity moments—but the night truly belonged to Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the rising stars of Saiyaara, who won the GenZ Icon Awards.
But more than the trophy, it was Aneet Padda’s emotional, unexpectedly intimate tribute to Ahaan Panday that set the internet ablaze, turning the formal award show into one of the most talked-about moments of the year.
Note: For optimal viewing on mobile devices, rotate the screen.
Aneet’s Speech That Froze the Entire Room
When Aneet stepped on stage to receive her award, no one expected what came next. She delivered a speech filled with raw gratitude and affection—so genuine that even the front-row Bollywood veterans were visibly moved.
After thanking her family, teachers, and the Saiyaara team, Aneet’s tone shifted. The hall quieted. Cameras zoomed in.
And then she said the line that has now taken over social media:
“I was chasing a feeling since I was 10, and I can safely say that he’s given me my forever and ever. And so has Ahaan.”
A gasp rolled through the hall. People sat up straighter. Even Ahaan, seated in the audience, looked stunned — the soft kind of stunned.
Aneet continued, her voice steady and full of truth:
“If it wasn’t for him, I don’t think the film would have happened, and I don’t think I would have felt all that I did.”
She spoke about the emotional storms she went through during filming — the breakdowns, the pressure, the intense shooting schedule — and how Ahaan became her anchor.
“You guys don’t realise the amount of times it’s been really difficult on set, and he always had my back.”
The audience applauded, moved by her honesty. But then came the sentence that sealed the night and sent fan pages into an absolute frenzy:
“It’s the best feeling in the world to be on the stage with one of the best men in the world. So thank you.”
The hall erupted. The internet erupted. And within minutes, the moment was everywhere.
Note: For optimal viewing on mobile devices, rotate the screen.
Fans Call It ‘The Softest Confession of 2025’
X (formerly Twitter) users labelled the moment:
- “Pure magic.”
- “A core memory for Bollywood GenZ.”
- “This is chemistry you cannot manufacture.”
- “They’re not dating? They’re soulmates pretending.”
Many even compared it to classic Bollywood award-show milestones — calling this speech the “new Shahid-Kareena era moment.”
But What About Those Dating Rumours?
Rumours about Ahaan and Aneet have been swirling for months. From viral fan edits to comments made on chat shows, their bond has been under constant watch.
And yes—Karan Johar did tease them on Sania Mirza’s talk show.
But Ahaan has consistently maintained:
“Aneet is my best friend. The whole internet thinks we’re together, but we’re not.”
In an interview with GQ India, he explained their chemistry in a surprisingly mature way:
“Chemistry isn’t always romantic — it’s about comfort, safety, and being seen.”
He further added that both of them were driven by the same dreams, even before Saiyaara happened. They bonded early on over a Paulo Coelho quote:
“It’s the possibility of a dream coming true that makes life interesting.”
Fans, however, are not convinced — especially after the Indian of the Year moment.
Ahaan’s Surprisingly Honest Take on Love
In the same interview, Ahaan also opened up about his personal life, confirming that he is currently single — but self-aware:
“From what my past girlfriends have told me, my love language is acts of service and grand gestures.”
This revelation instantly went viral, with fans joking that Ahaan “loves like a Karan Johar hero but denies like a Zoya Akhtar character.”
Also Read: https://ultapaltakhabar.com/shah-rukh-khans-red-chillies-vs-sameer-wankhede/
The Saiyaara Effect: Bollywood’s New GenZ It Couple?
Even though they insist they are just friends, Ahaan and Aneet have undeniably become one of the most shipped on-screen duos of 2025.
Their chemistry in Saiyaara, coupled with their off-screen comfort, emotional transparency, and shared creative journey, has created a storm that Bollywood hasn’t seen in a long time.
And if award shows are any indicator, their names together are going to be echoing for years.
Note: For optimal viewing on mobile devices, rotate the screen.
You May Like:
- ultapaltakhabar.com/waves-film-bazaar-2025-ends-with-big-wins-bigger-money-a-bold-ai-revolution/
- ultapaltakhabar.com/george-clooney-to-receive-chaplin-award-hollywoods-eternal-charmer-bags-one-of-cinemas-biggest-honours/
- ultapaltakhabar.com/hugh-jackman-drops-bomb-on-wolverine-future-im-never-saying-never-again/
- ultapaltakhabar.com/dharmendra-passes-away-at-89-bollywoods-he-man-leaves-behind-an-irreplaceable-legacy/
