Aneet Padda
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    • Birthday: 2002-10-14
    • Born Place: Punjab, India

Aneet Padda

Aneet Padda is a rising Indian actress who has swiftly captured attention in the Hindi film and television industry, culminating in her highly successful lead debut in the 2025 romantic drama "Saiyaara." Born in Amritsar in October 2002, Aneet is an "outsider" to the Bollywood industry, hailing from a middle-class working family, with her father running a retail shop and her mother working as a schoolteacher. She balanced her early career with her education, graduating from Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi, while simultaneously pursuing modeling assignments for various brands like Amazon, Nescafe, Cadbury, and Paytm.Aneet's journey into acting began with smaller roles. She made an uncredited appearance as an extra in Kajol's 2022 film Salaam Venky. Her "big break" and a significant turning point in her career came in 2024 with the Amazon Prime Video web series Big Girls Don't Cry, where her portrayal of Roohi earned her recognition and praise from both viewers and critics. This role showcased her acting abilities and helped her build a fan base, particularly among younger audiences. Beyond acting, Aneet is also a talented singer and songwriter; she even lent her voice to one of the songs in the Big Girls Don't Cry soundtrack ("Masoom") and has been writing poetry since the age of 13, with some of her original verses reportedly used as reference lyrics for the Saiyaara soundtrack.Her most significant role to date is her lead debut as Vaani in Mohit Suri's 2025 film Saiyaara, where she stars opposite fellow debutant Ahaan Panday. Reports indicate that her performance in auditions stood out, leading to her being chosen from hundreds of aspiring actresses. Following her impressive work, Yash Raj Films (YRF) has reportedly signed Aneet for a three-film deal and will also manage her talent, signaling the industry's confidence in her potential. With the release of "Saiyaara" on July 18, 2025, Aneet Padda has been lauded for her fresh chemistry with Ahaan Panday, her impressive performance in romantic and emotional scenes, and her commanding screen presence, contributing significantly to the film's unexpected box office success and critical acclaim. Her journey from small roles and modeling to a major lead in a big banner film highlights her dedication, talent, and growing impact in Hindi cinema.

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