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Ali Abbas Zafar's film with Ahaan Panday goes on floors, director shares first glimpse

Updated on: 03 April,2026 12:33 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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Ali Abbas Zafar shared an exciting first glimpse from his upcoming YRF project with Ahaan Panday as shooting commenced. The photo captures Ahaan's smouldering intensity

Ali Abbas Zafar's film with Ahaan Panday goes on floors, director shares first glimpse

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Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar recently took to social media to share an exciting first glimpse from his upcoming untitled YRF project, starring Ahaan Panday.  

Ahaan Panday's first glimpse from YRF project


The image Ali shared offers audiences a peek at Ahaan Panday's smouldering intensity. It captures Ahaan's piercing eyes paired with a classic clapboard, teasing his romantic leading man charm ahead of high-stakes action sequences.



Ali captioned the post: "And it BEGINS (fire emoji)". 

 
 
 
 
 
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A post shared by Ali Abbas Zafar (@aliabbaszafar)

Many celebrities reacted to the post and sent their good wishes. Arjun Kapoor hyped him up, writing, "Mass (fire emoji)". TV actor Hiten Tejwani commented, "Congratulations Ali sir." Reality TV star Rajat Bedi wrote, "Congratulations Ali bhai & god bless."

The YRF project has already started generating buzz with a stellar star cast including Sharvari, Aaishvary Thackeray and Bobby Deol. Known for delivering stylish, large-scale entertainers, Ali Abbas Zafar is expected to bring his signature flair to this ambitious venture, positioning it as a compelling addition to the action romance genre.

While details about the storyline remain tightly under wraps, this early preview has successfully heightened anticipation.

Ali Abbas Zafar praises Ahaan's performance

Ali feels Ahaan has an old-school romantic hero charm that no one else has from his generation of actors. He says, “What I love about Ahaan is his sincerity. In today’s time, when everything can feel performative and an act, he brings a kind of old-school honesty to his performances, like the romantic heroes we have grown up watching and loving. The camera picks up on that. You can’t act vulnerable on screen, it doesn’t land, and he isn’t afraid to be vulnerable, which is incredible." 

Ali adds, “Audiences have connected with Ahaan because he’s not trying to impress them. He’s simply present in the moment. There’s a softness to him but also strength. That balance is what makes people root for him, especially in love stories. I genuinely believe he has the potential to become one of those rare romantic heroes who make you feel something long after the film ends.”

The Saiyaara star began shooting for Ali’s film on March 30th in Mumbai and will later head to the UK to shoot for about 60 days.

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