When 27-year-old Ahaan Panday walked into theatres with Saiyaara he wasn’t just carrying the hopes of a launch. He carried legacy expectations and a name quietly tied to some of Bollywood’s biggest moments. And on day one itself Ahaan delivered the Mohit Suri film opened to a stunning Rs 20 crore giving even seasoned stars a run for their money. The internet is already calling Saiyaara the next Aashiqui 2 a heartfelt romantic drama with soul style and breakout performances. Who is Ahaan Panday’s father? Ahaan Panday is the son of Chikki Panday an entrepreneur old-time industry insider and the elder brother of actor Chunky Panday. But what makes Chikki more interesting than his famous surname? His behind-the-scenes role in one of Bollywood’s most unforgettable patch-ups. Did he bring Shah Rukh and Salman back together? Chikki Panday is known to be one of Shah Rukh Khan’s oldest friends dating back to SRK’s struggling days in Mumbai. And it’s widely believed that he played a key role in orchestrating the surprise reunion of SRK and Salman Khan at Baba Siddique’s 2013 Iftar party. After a notorious fight at Katrina Kaif’s birthday bash in 2008 the two superstars didn’t speak for nearly five years. But it was at that carefully planned Iftar evening that they hugged it out and Bollywood witnessed a rare moment of truce. Insiders credit Chikki’s quiet diplomacy for bringing them together. The next-gen star and the quiet power behind the scenes With Saiyaara trending and praise pouring in for Ahaan and co-star Aniit Padda the Panday family has every reason to celebrate. And somewhere behind the curtain the man who once reunited Bollywood’s biggest rivals might just be watching his son create his cinematic legacy.