Mumbai:IMDb on Wednesday announced its list of the most popular Indian stars and directors of 2025, with Saiyaara actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda topping the annual ranking based on page views from more than 250 million monthly visitors to the platform.

Panday secured the No 1 position among actors, followed by co-star Aneet Padda, while filmmaker Mohit Suri, who directed Saiyaara, led the inaugural Most Popular Indian Directors list, the company said in a press release.

Panday said he is deeply humbled by the recognition for his first film as an actor."(It) is nothing short of a dream come true and a full circle Paulo Coelho moment. But truly, if anything, this recognition makes me a little more aware of the responsibility I have towards my craft, and at the same time, it excites me for what's to come," the actor said in a statement.

He credited Suri for his guidance and thanked producers Aditya Chopra and Akshaye Widhani, as well as casting director Shanoo Sharma, for their support.

"I look forward to returning soon with my second film, and this honour is motivation enough to try and deliver a performance that will resonate deeply.

Source:Ndtv