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Mint
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Is Aneet Padda a Nepo Kid? Are both mother and father Bollywood filmmakers? Here's the truth
If you search 'Aneet Padda Nepo Kid' on Google, one of the first search results is a Reddit post that discusses the privileges of the Saiyaara actress. The post claims that she was 'already born with connections'. So, is Aneet Padda a Nepo Kid? Let's find out. The Reddit post is just a reflection of a wide curiosity about Aneet Padda, who stars opposite Ahaan Panday. The lead actor of the Mohit Suri directorial comes from a privileged background. He is Ananya Panday's cousin. His father is actor Chunky Panday's brother, Chikki Panday. Meanwhile, the Reddit post claims Aneet Padda has strong links to the film industry, with her parents being Nitya Mehra and Karan Kapadia. For the uninitiated, Nitya Mehra is the director of Baar Baar Dekho, starring Katrina Kaif and Sidharth Malhotra. Karan Kapadia is the director of Big Girls Don't Cry. The Amazon Prime Video web series stars Aneet Padda among others. The Reddit post claims the connection makes the 22-year-old actress a Nepo Kid, rather than an outsider. However, the fact is the entire post is based on false information. Nitya Mehra and Karan Kapadia became parents in 2019. They are not Aneet Padda's parents. The confusion probably stems from Aneet Padda calling them her 'Bombay parents' for their support during the OTT show. Nitya Mehra and Karan Kapadia mentored the young actress closely. Aneet Padda, born on October 14, 2002, comes from a middle-class family in Amritsar. While not much about Aneet Padda's mother and father is publicly available, it is reported that they prefer to remain private. Her mother reportedly supported her decision to choose acting as a profession. Aneet Padda studied at Spring Dale Senior School in Amritsar. She started her showbiz journey as a teenager, modelling during her college years at Jesus and Mary College, Delhi. Before her big break with Yash Raj Films in Saiyaara, she acted in a number of ad films for companies like Nescafé, Cadbury Dairy Milk and Paytm. Her Instagram posts from 2022 feature the ad films. Aneet Padda's first on-screen role was as an extra in Kajol's 2022 film Salaam Venky. Her real break came in 2024 with Big Girls Don't Cry on Amazon Prime. In this series, she acted with Pooja Bhatt, Raima Sen and Zoya Hussain. In simple words, Aneet Padda is NOT a Nepo Kid, a beneficiary of Bollywood nepotism. She is a complete outsider. Yes, on Instagram, she is followed by big Bollywood stars like Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh and Fatima Sana Shaikh. But, that's probably because of her rise to stardom with Saiyaara.
India Today
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Know more about the 'Saiyaara' lead actor, Aneet Padda
Know more about the 'Saiyaara' lead actor, Aneet Padda July 17, 2025 Aneet Padda is a rising star of Bollywood. She is going to play the lead role in Mohit Suri's romantic film, 'Saiyaara'. Here is all you need to know about her before watching the film. She is a 22 year old rising Indian actor. She was born in Amritsar, Punjab, and moved to Mumbai to follow her passion for acting. Background She did her schooling from Spring Dale Senior School and pursued a degree in humanities from Jesus and Mary College. Education She started her career with TV commercials, including popular brands like Nescafe and Cadbury. TV commercials She started her acting career with film 'Salaam Venky', in which she had a minor role, but then she gained recognition from the series 'Big Girls Don't Cry'. Acting career Besides acting, she has a keen interest in singing. She usually shares her singing videos on Instagram. She also gave her voice for the song 'Masoom' in 'Big Girls Don't Cry'. Singing She has a strong social media platform. She usually shares her photos, TV commercials, and her singing videos. Social media presence She is playing the lead actor opposite Ahaan Panday. The story shows their love story, connection, and hurdles. She plays the role of a songwriter, Vaani, in the film. It is releasing on July 18,2025 in theatres. Saiyaara Credit: IMDb
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Saiyaara star Aneet Padda juggled auditions and DU exams. Director was sure she will fail exams. But she proved him wrong
About Aneet's education About Saiyaara While Aneet Padda 's rise to stardom may seem like a dream run, director Mohit Suri recently revealed just how casually the young actor balanced auditions with academics—and still nailed both. Speaking to Bollywood Bubble, Suri recalled her effortless approach during her early auditions for Saiyaara He recalled that the first audition he saw of Aneet Padda was a self-tape on a mobile phone. Later, she was called for a proper audition. According to the director, Aneet used to visit, give her auditions and then go back to give her exams. What baffled Suri even more was her calmness. He even asked her once if she failed, but she replied casually, 'No, I passed.'Aneet's quiet confidence and grounded energy can be traced back to her roots. Born in Amritsar, Punjab, she completed her schooling at Spring Dale Senior School and later pursued a degree in humanities from Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University . Her early brush with the entertainment world came through advertisement commercials in Mumbai, which, as per Yash Raj Films, laid the foundation for her entry into making waves in Saiyaara, Aneet had already begun to carve a space for herself in the industry. She made her Bollywood debut with a minor role in Salaam Venky (2022), starring Kajol. In 2024, she gained further recognition with her portrayal of Roohi in Amazon Prime Video's Big Girls Don't Cry , where she starred alongside Pooja Bhatt and Raima Sen. Her performance resonated with Gen Z audiences and earned her critical praise, cementing her position as a promising new voice in the Padda's breakout moment couldn't have come with a bigger stage. Saiyaara, the romantic drama that marks her big-screen debut alongside fellow newcomer Ahaan Pandey, has emerged as one of the biggest surprises of the year, not just for its emotional storytelling, but for its historic box office numbers. Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films, the film has shattered expectations, collecting a massive ₹83 crore in India during its opening weekend makes Saiyaara's success truly remarkable is that it achieved these numbers without the pull of major stars or the boost of a holiday release. The film now holds the record for the biggest-ever opening day for a debutant-led movie, and it has also become Mohit Suri's most successful opener to date. In an era where romantic films often struggle to find their footing at the box office, Saiyaara has not only struck a chord with audiences but also redefined what a love story fronted by fresh faces can achieve. For Aneet, the film's soaring popularity has only amplified the buzz around her emotionally resonant performance as Vaani Batra, a young writer facing early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
