Aneet Padda (also credited as Aneet Kaur; born 14 October 2002 in Amritsar, Punjab) is an Indian actress, singer, and model. She rose to recognition through her roles in Bollywood films, web series, and fashion campaigns, and gained mainstream attention as the female lead in Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara, produced by Yash Raj Films.
Early Life and Education
Aneet was born into a middle-class family in Amritsar, Punjab, and later moved to Mumbai to pursue her acting career (Hindustan Times). She completed her schooling at Spring Dale Senior School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi (The Economic Times).
Career
Early Work and Debut (2022–2024)
- Made her on-screen debut as an extra in Salaam Venky (2022), a film directed by Revathy featuring Kajol (Hindustan Times).
- Gained prominence starring as Roohi in the Amazon Prime series Big Girls Don’t Cry (2024), alongside Pooja Bhatt, Raima Sen, and Zoya Hussain (Hindustan Times).
- Also credited as Aneet Kaur in the TV series Yuva Sapno Ka Safar (2024) (Hindustan Times). Additionally, she recorded her first song “Masoom” in 2024, highlighting her musical talents (Hindustan Times).
Breakthrough with Saiyaara (2025–present)
- In 2025, Aneet was selected through auditions by Mohit Suri to star opposite newcomer Ahaan Panday in the romantic drama Saiyaara, produced by Yash Raj Films (Hindustan Times).
- The film, released on 18 July 2025, has been well-received and propelled Aneet to national attention, earning her the title of “national crush” in media (The Economic Times).
Personal Life and Public Image
Aneet is known for her grounded demeanor and is often described as an earnest and determined newcomer. She maintains an active presence on Instagram with over 194K followers, sharing glimpses of her life and upcoming projects . Despite speculations about industry connections, she has clarified that directors like Nitya Mehra and Karan Kapadia were mentors rather than family (Reddit).
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2022 | Salaam Venky | Extra | Feature film debut |
2024 | Big Girls Don’t Cry | Roohi | Amazon Prime series |
2024 | Yuva Sapno Ka Safar | (credited as A. Kaur) | TV series |
2025 | Saiyaara | Lead Actress | Bollywood debut as lead |
Public & Media Recognition
Aneet Padda has swiftly emerged as a promising talent, receiving praise for her emotional depth and versatility. Major publications such as The Economic Times and Times of India report on her rise as the female lead in Saiyaara and her schooling background (The Economic Times, Reddit, Hindustan Times).
See Also
- Bollywood debutants of 2025
- Yash Raj Films talents
- Mohit Suri directorial works
References
- The Economic Times – “From DU graduate to new ‘national crush’: Who is Saiyaara actress Aneet Padda?” (18 July 2025) (Yash Raj Films, The Economic Times)
- Times of India – “Who is Aneet Padda … debuted with Kajol” (12 July 2025) (Hindustan Times)
- Hindustan Times – profile on Padda’s journey and Saiyaara role (Hindustan Times)
- Yash Raj Films – official profile detail (Yash Raj Films)
- IMDb – biography and film credits
Last Updated on Friday, July 18, 2025 3:30 pm by Admin