Aneet Padda
Aneet Padda | |
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| Born | October 14, 2002 Amritsar, Punjab, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | University of Delhi |
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| Years active | 2022–present |
| Known for | Lead role as Vaani in *Saiyaara* (2025) |
Aneet Padda (born 14 October 2002) is an Indian actress and singer best known for her breakout role in the 2025 romantic film Saiyaara.[1] She gained early recognition for her performance in the Amazon Prime series Big Girls Don’t Cry and continues to rise as one of Bollywood’s most promising young talents.[2][3]
Early life and education
Aneet was born and raised in Amritsar, Punjab. She attended Spring Dale Senior School and later pursued a bachelor's degree in humanities at Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi. From a young age, she showed a passion for performance and modeling, appearing in advertisements for brands such as Cadbury and Nescafe during her college years.[4]
Career
Padda made her acting debut with a small role in Salaam Venky (2022). She gained prominence through the web series Big Girls Don’t Cry (2024) and released her debut music single Masoom the same year.[5]
In 2025, she landed her first lead role as Vaani Batra in Saiyaara, a romantic drama directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films.[6] The film was a major commercial success and marked her official breakthrough into mainstream cinema.[7]
Notable works
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Salaam Venky | Nandini |
| 2024 | Big Girls Don't Cry | Roohi |
| 2024 | Masoom (Music Video) | Herself |
| 2025 | Saiyaara | Vaani Batra |
Personal life
Aneet Padda is known to keep her personal life private. She is a trained dancer and enjoys painting and poetry in her free time. Padda is also an advocate for mental wellness and youth empowerment, having partnered with organizations that promote creative expression among young girls.[8]
References
- ↑ "Saiyaara star Aneet Padda's childhood photo goes viral: From fairytale wings to making her own magic". The Economic Times. July 20, 2025. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ↑ "DU graduate to national crush: Who is Saiyaara actress Aneet Padda? Check her education and career journey". The Economic Times. July 18, 2025. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ↑ "Who is Aneet Padda? Saiyaara star was an extra in Kajol's Salaam Venky — how the outsider bagged Mohit Suri's YRF film". Hindustan Times. July 18, 2025. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ↑ "Saiyaara star Aneet Padda juggled auditions and DU exams; director was sure she would fail exams but she proved him wrong". The Economic Times. July 20, 2025. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ↑ "Saiyaara director Mohit Suri reveals why Aneet Padda was chosen: She was untouched by showbiz". News18. July 20, 2025. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ↑ "Aneet Padda spotted in Mumbai: First public appearance after Saiyaara success; keeps low profile before paps". Bollywood Life. July 19, 2025. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ↑ "Saiyaara actress Aneet Padda – media calls her a 'national crush' already". 123Telugu. July 19, 2025. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ↑ "How much were Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda paid for Saiyaara? Here's what we know". Hauterrfly. July 18, 2025. Retrieved July 21, 2025.