From classroom to camera: What Ahaan Panday studied before his Bollywood debut

Before his 2025 debut in Saiyaara, Ahaan Panday laid the groundwork for his acting career through formal education in filmmaking. From Oberoi International School’s IB curriculum to a Cinematic Arts degree at the University of Mumbai, he combined classroom learning with hands-on experience as an assistant director. His path reflects a growing trend of aspiring actors prioritising film education before fame.