Director Madhur Bhandarkar praised Ahaan and Aneet-starrer 'Saiyaara' for its "fearless storytelling". He said, "'Saiyaara' has shattered every myth about launching newcomers...In industry obsessed with stars, 'Saiyaara' proved audiences are ready for unpredictable." He further added hashtags 'game changer', 'new wave' and 'break the myth'.