Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda shined at the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2025 Awards, winning the GenZ Icon titles for their film 'Saiyaara'. In an emotional speech, Ahaan thanked his parents, mentors and fans, calling the award a dream come true, while Aneet called him her “best friend and one of the best men in the world,” sealing it with a sweet peck.