Updated On: 19 January, 2026 06:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ahan Shetty said there is “no competition, only love and respect” between him and Ahaan Panday, amid social media comparisons. He criticised snap judgments based on short viral clips

Ahan Shetty and Ahaan Panday
Actor Ahan Shetty is all set to return to the big screen with Border 2. The film marks his second outing after making his debut in 2021 with Tadap. The actor’s journey in the industry, however, has not been an easy one. In a recent interview, Ahan spoke about how social media often pits actors against each other, with judgments being formed based on clips lasting just a few seconds.
In an interview with Bombay Times, Ahan said, “Today, people just react to what they see in a two-to-three-second clip. That’s what’s happening in my generation. We’re constantly being put up against each other. I know there are comparisons between Ahaan Panday and me. I know that guy, and I know how hard he’s worked for his film and everything he’s done to prepare for it.”