Actor Harshvardhan Rane has requested fans to stop comparing his performance in Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat with Ahaan Panday’s portrayal of Krish Kapoor in Saiyaara. The actor addressed the ongoing discussion on social media, where users have been debating whose on-screen character was more impactful.
Harshvardhan Rane Reacts to Online Comparisons
Taking to Instagram, Harshvardhan shared a Story that featured a post comparing the two roles. The viral post read, “The internet has declared the Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat hero miles better than Saiyaara’s male lead.”
Responding to it, Harshvardhan wrote, “Guys I beg you please stop!” along with a folded hands emoji. He also left a similar comment under the same post, praising Ahaan Panday for his sincerity and talent.
“Guys please stop, why are you even comparing two people and two movie characters? Ahaan is very sincere and talented. I love his work and am a fan of his style,” he wrote.
Harshvardhan Appreciates Ahaan Panday’s Talent
The plea from Harshvardhan came shortly after a viral reel compared his character with Ahaan’s Krish Kapoor from Saiyaara. The user had described Harshvardhan’s role as “perfect,” while calling Ahaan’s character a “womaniser.”
Replying to the reel, Harshvardhan humorously commented, “Ma’am, aapki kismat mein bhi ek aisa ladka likha hai” (Ma’am, a guy like that is written in your destiny too).
About Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat
Directed by Milap Zaveri, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat is a romantic drama produced under Desi Movies Factory. The film stars Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam in the lead, with Shaad Randhawa, Sachin Khedekar, Ananth Narayan, and Rajesh Khera in pivotal roles.
The movie opened to mixed reviews but has shown steady box office performance, collecting ₹55 crore so far. It has also surpassed the lifetime earnings of Metro In Dino.
About Saiyaara
Ahaan Panday’s debut film Saiyaara became a massive box office success, grossing ₹570 crore worldwide. The film, which also starred Aneet Padda in her first lead role, is now the highest-grossing love story in Indian cinema history.
The Takeaway
Harshvardhan Rane’s response highlights his humility and respect for fellow actors. While fan debates are inevitable in the age of social media, his gesture serves as a reminder that art should unite rather than compare.

























