Prem Keetanu Debutante Aafiya Sayed Gets Emotional at Music Celebration: ‘This Is Unbelievable’

For debutante Aafiya Sayed, the Prem Keetanu Music Celebration was much more than a promotional event—it was a special first step into the world of cinema. The actress attended the grand album launch at Infiniti Mall, Malad, Mumbai, on September 30 alongside co-stars Veer Pahariya and Aparshakti Khurana. As the film’s music took centre stage, Aafiya found herself surrounded by huge posters of the film and an enthusiastic crowd, making the moment all the more memorable for someone beginning her Bollywood journey.

Speaking at the event, Aafiya opened up about experiencing her first stage appearance and seeing herself featured prominently at the venue. She said, “This is my First stage appearance, it’s unbelievable, watching myself on these big posters, its little too much to take in, and the way you all have showered so much love, this is beautiful and soulful album and there is a song for everyone in this album. Veer has been an amazing co-star, this is my first film with an incredible, I hope when our movie releases on 2nd October, you all show us the same kind of love we have put in making this film.”

The young actress also highlighted the emotional quality of the film’s music, describing the album as beautiful and soulful while pointing out that it has something for every kind of listener. Her excitement was evident as she spoke about receiving so much love even before the film’s theatrical release. For a newcomer experiencing her first major public appearance, the evening offered Aafiya a chance to share the spotlight with the film’s team while getting a taste of the response that awaits her once Prem Keetanu reaches cinemas.

The music celebration itself brought together the film’s cast, playback singers and composers for an evening filled with performances and fan interaction. Armaan Malik and the popular composer-singer duo Sachet–Parampara took to the stage to perform their tracks from the album, adding to the energy at the venue. The Prem Keetanu soundtrack features seven songs, with voices including Armaan Malik, Sachet Tandon, Parampara Tandon, Jubin Nautiyal, B Praak, Sukriti Kakar, Madhur Sharma and Papon, among others.

Directed by Apoorv Singh Karki and written by Deepak Kingrani, Prem Keetanu is a youthful comedy-drama revolving around a group of underachieving college friends. The story explores heartbreak, career struggles, friendships and family pressures as the characters navigate life across Uttar Pradesh and the Delhi-NCR region. With Veer Pahariya, Aafiya Sayed and Aparshakti Khurana leading the cast, the film aims to blend youthful humour with emotional moments and relationship drama.

Prem Keetanu is scheduled to release in cinemas on October 2, 2026. For Aafiya Sayed, the release will mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter as she makes her acting debut on the big screen. After experiencing the thrill of her first stage appearance and receiving love for the film’s music, the debutante is now looking forward to audiences experiencing the complete story—and hoping they give the film the same warmth and affection that the team has poured into making it.