Actress Sharvari Wagh has been finalized to star opposite Ahaan Panday in an upcoming romantic action film directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. The film, which is being backed by Yash Raj Films (YRF), is currently untitled and marks the fifth collaboration between Ali Abbas Zafar and producer Aditya Chopra.
A source close to IANS confirmed the news, stating, “With Saiyaara creating history at the box office, Ahaan Panday is today the biggest Gen Z male actor of our country. Sharvari was also a part of a Rs. 100 crore blockbuster, Munjya.”
Both stars are riding high on recent box office success, with Saiyaara emerging as a surprise mega-hit and Munjya reinforcing Sharvari’s rising popularity. “You have two fantastic actors who have proved that sheer acting talent can pull people to theatres,” the source added.
“This excites big filmmakers like Ali Abbas Zafar to make a young film that has romance at its core but is also an action entertainer. After decades, you have debutants and young actors with box office credibility.”
The upcoming film is said to be a fresh, youthful narrative that blends intense emotion with high-octane action, promising to reflect the evolving taste of younger audiences. “It is fresh, it is new, and it is really exciting to see youngsters on screen today. Ali has two of the best actors with him now for his vision to create a young action romance that is rooted in its emotions,” the source noted.
Another industry insider pointed out that Saiyaara has been a turning point for Bollywood’s approach to youth-driven cinema, “Ahaan’s debut film Saiyaara has dispelled all doubts that Gen Z has stopped coming to theatres. In fact, they came out in hoards to support Saiyaara — a film that spoke to them in their language and emotions.”
According to the source, the film has sparked a shift in thinking across the industry, with top directors now more willing to bet on young actors. “Every top director is excited to make films with young actors and take the punt because the reward can be huge.”
“Look at Saiyaara — who thought it would be the all-time highest-grossing love story in the history of Indian cinema? No one thought it was possible pre-release.”
This emerging wave of talent — including Ahaan Panday, Sharvari Wagh, and Aneet Padda — is now shaping the future of Bollywood. The film also marks the first on-screen pairing of Ahaan and Sharvari, something that has generated buzz even before any official promotional material has been released.
“In a love story, it is important that both the boy and the girl stand out, and they both look incredibly good on screen. Ali has Ahaan and Sharvari — a pairing that no one has seen in any photo or video, which will add to the curiosity of the audience.”
“Knowing Ali’s mind, you can expect him to create two fantastic characters who will be delightful to watch on screen together as a pair.”
With a strong creative team, a fresh cast, and industry momentum behind it, the yet-to-be-titled film is already one of the most anticipated projects in development. It will also mark the next chapter in the creative partnership between Ali Abbas Zafar and YRF, following their work on Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Gunday, Sultan, and Tiger Zinda Hai.
