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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Aneet Padda? Meet the actress going viral for her role opposite Ahaan Panday in Saiyaara
Aneet Padda is making waves in Bollywood with her debut opposite Ahaan Panday in the romantic film Saiyaara. Her compelling performance and on-screen charm have sparked conversations online and in the industry. Whether you've seen the film or are simply intrigued by the buzz around her, here's a look at who Aneet Padda is and a look at the work she's done before. Who is Aneet Padda, Ahaan Panday's co-star in Saiyaara? Aneet Padda's background Aneet Padda was born in October 2002 in Amritsar, Punjab, into a modest, middle-class family with no background in the entertainment industry. Her early years were rooted in a simple and grounded upbringing. As a teenager, she developed an interest in modeling and began appearing in advertisements. Her expressive features and ease in front of the camera helped her land more assignments, gradually building her presence in the industry. While pursuing her growing interest in modelling, Aneet also remained focused on her studies. She enrolled at Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi, where she worked toward a Bachelor's degree. Throughout her college years, she managed to strike a balance between academics and modeling, gaining valuable experience and exposure that would later support her transition into acting Aneet Padda's work in the industry Aneet Padda began her career in 2022 with a small appearance as an extra in Salaam Venky, starring Kajol. Though the role was minor, it marked her first step into the world of acting. Her real breakthrough came in 2024 with the Amazon Prime Video series Big Girls Don't Cry, where she starred alongside seasoned actors like Pooja Bhatt, Raima Sen, and Zoya Hussain. The show brought her into the spotlight and established her as a promising new talent. Apart from acting, Aneet is also a trained singer. In 2024, she released her debut track titled Masoom, highlighting her musical side. That same year, she played a supporting role in the TV series Yuva: Sapno Ka Safar, where she was credited under the name Aneet Kaur. In 2025, director Mohit Suri chose her to play the lead opposite Ahaan Panday in his romantic drama, which was later titled Saiyaara. The film marked a major turning point in her career and introduced her to a much wider audience. What is Saiyaara about? In the film, Ahaan Panday plays Krish Kapoor, an emerging musician whose drive and unrefined talent push him headfirst into the harsh truths of the contemporary music scene. His world shifts when he meets Vaani Batra (played by Aneet Padda), a talented and idealistic songwriter. What begins as a creative collaboration soon evolves into a romantic relationship, marked by intense passion and emotional complexity. Saiyaara box office collection The romantic drama, directed by Mohit Suri and produced by YRF, has received praise from both critics and audiences. Released on July 18, 2025, the film witnessed a notable rise in box office earnings on Saturday, collecting approximately Rs 24 crore, according to early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk. This brings its two-day net total in India to Rs 45 crore.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ajay Devgn's Son of Sardaar 2 release gets postponed; netizens call it 'Saiyaara effect'
The release of Ajay Devgn's Son of Sardaar 2 has been delayed by a week, now slated for August 1st, due to the unexpected success of Saiyaara at the box office. This strategic move aims to allow both films to maximize their box office potential, as Saiyaara continues its record-breaking run with strong reviews and audience reception. Ajay Devgn 's much-awaited Son of Sardaar 2 has hit pause—but not without reason. With Saiyaara creating unexpected waves at the box office, the makers of the action-comedy sequel have pushed the release date by a week, sparking chatter online. Fans are calling it the 'Saiyaara effect,' as the musical romance continues to dominate screens and social media alike. Strategic Move by the Makers The makers of Son of Sardaar 2, starring Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur , have decided to delay the film's release by a week, pushing it from July 25 to August 1. The move comes in response to the unexpected success of Saiyaara, featuring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, which has been performing strongly at the box office. The report suggests the decision is a calculated one, aimed at ensuring both films get ample space to perform and maximize their box office potential. The new release date is expected to be officially announced soon. Netizens React to the Postponement As soon as the news started doing rounds on social media, netizens were quick to react. While one user called it, 'Saiyaara effect', another one wrote, 'Saiyaara ka itna khauf ki movie he postponed kr di'. A user also added, 'Good decision saiyaara toda kama legi'. The original Son of Sardaar, directed by Ashwni Dhir, featured Ajay Devgn alongside Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha , and the late Mukul Dev. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo The story followed Jaswinder 'Jassi' Singh Randhawa (played by Devgn), who returns to his village in Punjab after years in London to sell his ancestral property. However, his seemingly simple visit spirals into chaos as unexpected twists await him back home. Saiyaara's Record-Breaking Run Meanwhile, Saiyaara, a romantic drama directed by Mohit Suri and produced by YRF, has received strong reviews from both critics and audiences. Also starring Aneet Padda—known for Big Girls Don't Cry and Salaam Venky—the film released on 8,000 screens and set records for the biggest debut-led opening, Suri's career-best, and the top opening for a love story. Notably, it achieved this success without any traditional promotions—no interviews, city tours, or social media campaigns—relying solely on strong content and nationwide marketing.
Hindustan Times
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Amid love for Ahaan, Chunky Panday shares cheeky post on ‘Pandays coming out of syllabus in world of Khans and Kapoors'
No one is prouder than your family when you finally get successful in life. No one is more prideful either. On Saturday, soaking in the success of his nephew Ahaan Panday's debut vehicle, Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, Chunky Panday reshared a rather cheeky post, seemingly throwing shade at the Khans and the Kapoors, who are also his friends. Chunky Panday is feeling proud of his daughter Ananya and nephew Ahaan Panday. Cheeky Chacha Chunky Ahaan's first movie released on Friday and collected a massive ₹21 crore, a figure any debutant would be envious of, star kid or otherwise. The young actor is also earning praise for his performance in the movie. Naturally, Chunky was excited to flex the love his nephew is getting. Bollywood trade expert Joginder Tuteja posted a picture of Chunky, his daughter Ananya and Ahaan and wrote, 'In the world of Kapoors and Khans, Pandeys came out of syllabus. And I am not joooooking!!!!!' Chunky posted happy and heart emojis in the comments section and reposted the same on his Instagram Stories. How the did internet react? Reddit noticed this too and called Panday senior cheeky for it. Most agreed with the idea. 'I mean pandeys indeed came out of syllabus no one could've predict that Chunky pandey's daughter will have better career than SRK's daughter and Chunky pandey's nephew will have better first movie than Amitabh's grandson!' Another wrote, 'These nepo's should take out each other. That is the drama I am here for.' 'Aamir khan's son, bachhan grandson, Saif's son etc . So many big nepos , it's low-key funny that chikki panday son beat them all like who even cares for pandey family otherwise , they're probably like D tier stars in the industry,' commented another. Others defended 'nepobabies' too, 'Not defending suhana but she is yet to have a theatrical release vs ananya who has done a lot more. There is no comparison yet.' 'Pandey's did came out of syllabus . Even the one who is not in acting profession, alana managed to made her way through YouTube . I had no idea of ahaan acting debut till poster came out,' said another. Alanna is Ahaan's sister and a successful YouTube star herself. About Saiyaara The romantic drama, helmed by Mohit Suri and produced by YRF has garnered positive reviews from critics and audiences. It also stars Aneet Padda, who has acted in the web series Big Girls Don't Cr yand the Kajol-starrer film Salaam Venky. The film released in theatres on Friday.
News18
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Mohit Suri's Saiyaara earns Rs 21.25 crore at box office on opening day
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Mumbai, Jul 19 (PTI) 'Saiyaara", starring newcomer Ahaan Panday, has collected Rs 21.25 crore at the domestic box office on day one of it's theatrical release, the makers announced on Saturday. The romantic drama, helmed by Mohit Suri and produced by YRF has garnered positive reviews from critics and audiences. It also stars Aneet Padda, who has acted in the web series 'Big Girls Don't Cry" and the Kajol-starrer film 'Salaam Venky". The film released in theatres on Friday. 'YRF & Mohit Suri's Saiyaara has a historic opening for a debutant film with 21.25 crore in India on Day 1," the production banner said in a statement. The makers said 'Saiyaara", which was released in 8,000 screens, is the biggest opening day release ever for a debutant-led film, career-best opening for director Suri, and the highest opening day for a love story. 'Achieved all this without the actors being opened up to public gaze and without any traditional publicity and marketing approach – so zero interviews, zero city visits, no reels, no influencer content, no visibility. Just the power of strong content marketed to the entire nation," the statement read. PTI KKP ATR ATR Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Saiyaara' day one box office: Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda film off to a strong start in India
Saiyaara, starring newcomer Ahaan Panday, has collected Rs 21.25 crore at the domestic box office on day one of it's theatrical release, the makers announced on Saturday. The romantic drama, helmed by Mohit Suri and produced by YRF has garnered positive reviews from critics and audiences. It also stars Aneet Padda, who has acted in the web series Big Girls Don't Cry and the Kajol-starrer film Salaam Venky. The film released in theatres on Friday. 'YRF & Mohit Suri's Saiyaara has a historic opening for a debutant film with 21.25 crore in India on Day 1,' the production banner said in a statement. The makers said Saiyaara, which was released in 8,000 screens, is the biggest opening day release ever for a debutant-led film, career-best opening for director Suri, and the highest opening day for a love story. ALSO READ:'Saiyaara': Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta praises YRF's promotional strategy of Mohit Suri film "Achieved all this without the actors being opened up to public gaze and without any traditional publicity and marketing approach - so zero interviews, zero city visits, no reels, no influencer content, no visibility. Just the power of strong content marketed to the entire nation," the statement read.
