Ahaan Panday, the new Bollywood actor who recently debuted in Yash Raj Films’ romantic drama Saiyaara, has surprised fans by naming BLACKPINK’s Lisa as his favorite K-pop star. The unexpected confession happened during a playful guessing game on his sister Alanna Panday’s YouTube channel, sparking excitement among Indian K-pop fans.
The video shows Ahaan and Alanna engaging in a lighthearted challenge where she had to guess his top K-pop pick. Alanna jokingly wrote “PINKBLACK” on a whiteboard, mixing up the name of the famous girl group. Ahaan laughed but confirmed that Lisa, the Thai rapper and dancer from BLACKPINK, is his ultimate favorite.
Fans quickly reacted on social media, with many expressing shock and delight. Some joked that they never expected this revelation in 2025.
“Ahaan Pandey being a Lisa stan was not on my 2025 bingo card but alr I’ll take my crumbs.”
“Did y’all know Ahaan Panday (Ananya Panday’s cousin) biases Lisa (BLACKPINK) dhfwjefjqkef.”
Ahaan Panday’s Bollywood Debut in Saiyaara
Ahaan made his acting debut in Saiyaara, a romantic drama directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films. The movie, co-starring newcomer Aneet Padda, is loosely inspired by the 2004 Korean film A Moment to Remember.
In the film, Ahaan plays Krish Kapoor, a troubled musician who falls in love with Vaani Batra, a quiet and thoughtful poet. The story explores themes of emotional healing and deep love.
Since its release, Saiyaara has performed well at the box office, earning over Rs 170 crores in its first week. The film opened with Rs 21.5 crores on its first day and saw strong weekend collections.
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Continues Her Global Domination
Meanwhile, Lisa is currently touring with BLACKPINK as part of their DEADLINE World Tour. The group recently performed in Toronto on July 22 and 23 and is set to perform in New York City on July 26 and 27.
Lisa, known for her powerful stage presence, has been gaining more international attention, including her recent acting debut in The White Lotus Season 3. Her global influence continues to grow, and now she has a new high-profile fan in Bollywood.
Fans Hope for a Future Collaboration
Some fans have started speculating about a possible collaboration between Ahaan Panday and Lisa, especially since Saiyaara’s title track and BLACKPINK’s latest song “JUMP” were trending together on music platforms.
While nothing has been confirmed, the idea has excited fans who love both Bollywood and K-pop.
Also read: Where to Watch A Moment to Remember and How It Compares to the New Film Saiyaara
Credits: Alanna Panday YouTube, Ahaan Panday Instagram, BLACKPINK Official
