Saiyaara marks Mohit Suri’s comeback to the romantic drama space and introduces two fresh faces in the lead roles—Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda.
While Ahaan, who is Ananya Panday’s cousin and Chunky Panday’s nephew, has already been in the spotlight, let’s learn unknown facts about Aneet Padda.
Aneet Padda Early Life:
Born in October 2002, Aneet hails from a middle-class working family in Amritsar and grew up far removed from the glitz and glamour of Bollywood. As a teenager, she started her journey in the world of advertising as a model, which soon opened up more opportunities. She balanced her modelling career while earning a Bachelor’s degree from Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi.
Aneet’s Big Break:
Aneet made her first on-screen appearance in the 2022 Kajol-starrer Salaam Venky. Her breakthrough, however, came the following year with Amazon Prime Video’s Big Girls Don’t Cry, where she starred alongside Pooja Bhatt, Raima Sen, and Zoya Hussain. Aneet fondly refers to the show’s directors, Nitya Mehra and Karan Kapadia, as her “Bombay parents.”
Aneet Padda In Ads:
Before setting her footsteps in Bollywood, Aneet Padda has been a part of several ads for brands like Cadbury, Paytm, Nescafe and many more.
(Also read: Saiyaara Movie Review; Wonderful Music, Solid Chemistry & A Stellar Debut By Ahaan Panday & Aneet Padda)
Breakthrough With Saiyaara:
In 2025, Aneet landed the lead role opposite Ahaan Panday in director Mohit Suri’ Saiyaara, had been specifically searching for fresh talent for the film. According to reports, Aneet was one among hundreds who auditioned for Saiyaara, but her performance stood out so much that both Mohit and the YRF team were instantly convinced—fast-tracking her into the role.
After being jilted by her lover, Vaani Batra (Aneet Padda) decides to focus on her writing career. She crosses paths with the hot-headed musician Krish Kapoor (Ahaan Panday). Sparks fly as the two enter into a creative collab for a song.
Now, Krish has spent his entire life trying to escape poverty and the shadow of his alcoholic father. Music is his way out, and he’s almost at the edge of success when life throws a curveball. Will young love persevere or is this Saiyaara doomed to wander?
(Also read: “Give Her Another Chance” – How Ahaan Panday Convinced Mohit Suri To Cast Aneet Padda In Saiyaara)
