
Aneet Padda calls Alia Bhatt her ‘Forever Hero'; 'Saiyaara's rising star touched by warm words from Bollywood icon
Aneet Padda
, who is winning hearts with her role in 'Saiyaara', couldn't hold back her emotions after receiving praise from one of her idols—Alia Bhatt. The young actress took to Instagram to share her heartfelt response to Alia's warm words.
Reposting Alia's story on her own, Aneet wrote a note filled with awe and admiration:
'I wish I could gather every moment of inspiration, love, awe, possibility, wonder and imagination that I've experienced because of you; put it in a box and give it to you.
Alia Bhatt
, my hero. Forever and ever and ever.'
For Aneet, who is just beginning her journey in the world of cinema, this moment felt nothing short of a dream come true. Her sincerity, paired with the rawness of her message, struck a chord with fans—many of whom called it the 'sweetest moment' since the film's release.
Saiyaara's Box Office Buzz And Organic Rise
Mohit Suri
's film has been steadily winning hearts from day one onwards. As reported by the Sacnilk website, on its second day, the film recorded an impressive 44.74% occupancy across Hindi theatres—with evening shows peaking at over 55%.
On Saturday, director
Anurag Basu
, deeply moved by the film, praised Mohit Suri's work, calling Saiyaara his 'best yet.' Basu's emotional response added yet another feather to the film's cap.
The Fresh Pair That's Capturing Hearts
At the center of Saiyaara are two debutants—Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda—who've become the talk of the town. ETimes review for the film reads, "Aneet Padda is impressive in romantic and emotional scenes, and has a dainty yet commanding screen presence. The actress shines in a recording studio scene early on, when she talks about the enduring nature of emotions in music versus fleeting trends."
With their natural chemistry and heartfelt performances, audiences are already rooting for them both onscreen and off.
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