Aneet Padda won hearts in Saiyaara but she is now 'scared' of what is next. Her emotional note goes viral

Time of India

2 days ago

Aneet Padda, fresh off the success of 'Saiyaara,' shared a vulnerable Instagram post expressing gratitude and uncertainty about her future. The film's massive success has established her as a prominent Gen Z star. Fans admire her grounded background, from being an HR intern to her academic achievements, and eagerly await her upcoming streaming project, 'Nyaya.'
Tired of too many ads?
Remove Ads
A Star Made by Saiyaara
Tired of too many ads?
Remove Ads
A Humble Beginning That Fans Adore
Saiyaara paired Padda with debutant Ahaan Panday in a sweeping musical romance about a troubled musician and a shy poet
An Old Face from Your TV Screen
Long before cinema lights, Padda was a familiar face in ad campaigns
'Imperfect, But With Everything I've Got'
She may have just delivered one of the year's biggest romantic hits, but Saiyaara star Aneet Padda is proving she's not afraid to be vulnerable. Days after the film's blockbuster success , the 22-year-old actor took to Instagram with an emotional post that has struck a chord with fans across the country.In her note, Padda thanked audiences for the overwhelming love she has received, admitting she feels both grateful and uncertain about what the future holds. 'I'm scared of what's next, scared I won't be enough, but whatever I have, even the smallest piece of me, I'll put it out there,' she wrote.The message, accompanied by stills from Mohit Suri 's Saiyaara, has since gone viral, with fans praising her authenticity and humility.Released earlier this year, Saiyaara paired Padda with debutant Ahaan Panday in a sweeping musical romance about a troubled musician and a shy poet. The film has not only revived Suri's directorial momentum but has also established Padda as a Gen Z star with serious box-office pull.Trade sources told IANS that Saiyaara could be headed towards a ₹400 crore theatrical run, cementing Padda's status as 'a big screen heroine for YRF' with long-term plans to position her as the face of a generation.Padda's rise feels especially refreshing in a celebrity landscape often dominated by glossy public images. Earlier this year, her old LinkedIn profile resurfaced online, revealing her time as an HR intern for a major airline and her academic focus on political science at Delhi's Jesus and Mary College.Social media users, particularly on Reddit, celebrated her grounded persona. Comments ranged from 'She feels like one of us' to admiration for her top scores in school board exams. Many have compared her to other academically accomplished stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Sushant Singh Rajput, who balanced intellect with performance.Long before cinema lights, Padda was a familiar face in ad campaigns for brands like Cadbury , Nescafe and Paytm . One Cadbury spot from 2021, featuring Munjya actor Abhay Verma, has resurfaced, showcasing the same warmth and charm that won audiences over in Saiyaara.Since the film's release, her Instagram following has more than tripled, crossing 1.1 million. Fans are now eagerly anticipating her upcoming streaming project Nyaya , directed by Nitya Mehra and Karan Kapadia.In her viral post, Padda summed up her artistic philosophy in one simple promise: 'If it makes you laugh, or cry, or remember something you thought you'd forgotten… then maybe that's what I'm here for. And I'll keep trying. Imperfect, but with everything I've got. Because I love you.'For an actor whose journey has taken her from Punjab to primetime commercials, from college classrooms to red carpets, the honesty is as captivating as her screen presence. And if Saiyaara is any indication, audiences are ready to see where her courage, and her fear take her next.