After opening up about his recovery journey post-Saiyaara, Ahaan Panday has now shared details of the demanding physical transformation he is currently undergoing for his next film. In an interview with Esquire India, the actor spoke about the rigorous preparation required for the upcoming project. “There’s a certain physical requirement for my next film and I’m half-way there,” he said, outlining a daily routine that stretches to nearly seven hours of physical activity.
According to Panday, his schedule includes three hours dedicated to action training, followed by two-and-a-half hours of strength training in the gym. “It’s way more than people usually do,” he noted. However, the process does not end there. Acknowledging the toll heavy lifting can take on the body, he sets aside an additional 30 minutes purely for mobility work to maintain flexibility.
“When you’re lifting, it makes you stiffer, so I need 30 minutes just to focus on mobility, feel a bit flexible,” he explained. To aid recovery, he has also incorporated ice baths into his routine. “Your body is hurting so much. It kind of rejuvenates you,” he said, adding with a grin, “I promise you, it’s a lot of fun.”
During the same conversation, Panday also revisited one of his earliest public appearances — walking the ramp for close family friend and designer Nandita Mahtani in 2016. Recalling the experience, he said, “I remember that moment as clear as day. I wasn’t nervous but you know that feeling when your heart rate elevates because something so new is happening to you?”
He admitted he was unsure of runway etiquette at the time. “I remember looking at the models to my left and right and asking, ‘So what do I do now?’ I had no idea.” In a spontaneous move, he unbuttoned his jacket mid-walk — a decision he still laughs about. “I don’t know why, but I went out there and unbuttoned my jacket. I still don’t understand why I did that!”
Panday will next be seen in an untitled film directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and backed by Yash Raj Films. The project marks a significant step in his career, with shooting already underway.
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