Saiyaara star Aneet Padda's 'national crush' journey started from a yellow dress blunder at the movie's audition
Aneet Padda's debut in Saiyaara began with a memorable first meeting with director Mohit Suri, highlighted by her bold yellow dress choice. Despite Suri's initial surprise, Padda's performance has garnered admiration. Co-star Ahaan Panday praised her talent and mentorship in a heartfelt Instagram post, celebrating their film's success after its release on July 18.
Saiyaara actress Aneet Padda's first meeting with director Mohit Suri was 'disastrous'. (Instagram/ Screenshot from YouTube) Related A yellow dress and a whole lot of heart—that's how Aneet Padda walked into her first meeting with Saiyaara director Mohit Suri, unknowingly setting the tone for a debut that would capture both attention and admiration. In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, Suri candidly recalled their first encounter, calling it 'disastrous.' He shared that Aneet Padda actually walked into his office in a yellow costume because someone told her this is how the character was. The director's instant reaction was, 'What the hell are you wearing?' The remark, coming from a senior filmmaker, understandably startled the newcomer, admitted Mohit Suri, but it was only the beginning of what would turn into a breakthrough moment for Aneet.That same yellow dress found its way into co-star Ahaan Panday's heartfelt tribute on Instagram. In a touching appreciation post, Ahaan reflected on his journey with Aneet during the filming of Saiyaara, crediting her with quietly mentoring him along the way.Ahaan Panday began his heartfelt tribute by referring to Aneet Padda as the girl in the yellow dress with the universe in her eyes, conveying his deep admiration for her talent, dedication, and the pride she brought to her family through her achievements. He acknowledged that she had carved her path on her own and thanked her for the quiet mentorship and lessons she offered him throughout their journey together, even if she wasn't aware she was doing it.
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A post shared by Ahaan Panday (@ahaanpandayy) Ahaan accompanied the message with a candid photo of Aneet smiling beside a poster of their film—a snapshot that captures not just the joy of debut success, but the genuine camaraderie between two rising stars.Released on July 18 across 8,000 screens, Saiyaara is produced by Yash Raj Films and directed by Mohit Suri. The film not only marks the big-screen debut of both Ahaan and Aneet, but has also positioned them as promising new voices in Bollywood's next generation. The movie has collected Rs 83 crore on its third day 3 at the box office.
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