Saiyaara actress Aneet Padda’s journey from extra to leading lady

Saiyaara actress Aneet Padda’s journey from extra to leading lady

By Entertainment Desk |  July  21, 2025

Aneet Padda was born in October 2002 in Amritsar to a middle-class working family and grew up far from the glitz and glamour of Bollywood.

Small-town roots

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As a teenager, Aneet started modelling for advertisements, slowly gaining experience in front of the camera. She juggled her modelling career with her studies.

Modeling

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Aneet finally received an opportunity in the films and starred as an extra in the 2022 Kajol-starrer Salaam Venky. Her brief appearance solidified her desire to pursue acting full-time.

The extra

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Her major breakthrough came in 2023 with Big Girls Don’t Cry on Amazon Prime Video. She shared the screen with stalwarts like Pooja Bhatt, Raima Sen, and Zoya Hussain.

Breakthrough on OTT

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Aneet fondly refers to the show’s directors, Nitya Mehra and Karan Kapadia, as her “Bombay parents” for guiding her in the industry and shaping her performance during the show.

Mentored by the best

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Not just an actor, Aneet is also a passionate singer. In 2024, she recorded and released her first song titled Masoom, adding another creative feather to her cap.

Passionate singer

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The same year, she appeared in a supporting role in the television drama Yuva Sapno Ka Safar. Credited as Aneet Kaur, this role marked her growing visibility across platforms.

TV Recognition

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Director Mohit Suri cast Aneet opposite Ahaan Panday in his ambitious romantic drama, Saiyaara. The director was looking for new faces, and Aneet’s audition stood out among hundreds.

Saiyaara blockbuster

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Aneet’s performance in Saiyaara turned heads and won hearts. She has eventually become one of Bollywood’s brightest young stars to watch in 2025.

Bollywood’s rising star

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