This actor made her debut with Kajol, composed and sang a track for Masoom series, and now enjoying a blockbuster success
This female actor had a debut with Kajol in Salaam Venky but played a small role. She recently made numerous headlines as her film broke several records at the box office. Guess her name!
This actor made her debut with Kajol, now enjoying a blockbuster success
Last Updated: 05.14 PM, Aug 07, 2025
In the film industry, we see several aspiring actors trying their hardest to secure their permanent place. Some get overnight success, while some struggle a bit to reach the top. Once they get fame, there's no stopping, as fans expect them to deliver stronger performances. This article will narrate the story of one such female actor, who had a small role in Kajol's Salaam Venky, and is now enjoying a blockbuster success on her own.
She is none other than Aneet Padda. The actress made her big screen debut with Mohit Suri's Saiyaara in 2025. The film is a blockbuster and has surpassed several films' records at the box office.
Aneet Padda's journey of becoming an actor
Aneet Padda hails from Amritsar, Punjab. As her recent LinkedIn profile went viral, we got to know that she studied at the Spring Dale Senior School in Amritsar. Aneet has also done modelling in advertisements and completed her bachelor's degree, majoring in political science with a minor in English from the Jesus and Mary College of Delhi University.
Aneet began her acting career with a small role in Salaam Venky (2022), alongside Kajol, where she played the love interest of Vishal Jethwa's character. Padda gained fame from the Amazon Prime Video series Big Girls Don't Cry. In this coming-of-age drama, she played the role of Roohi, a member of the gang struggling to cope with the strained relationship between her parents.
Aneet is talented in various sections. She is also a singer and a songwriter, and composed and sang an original track for the series, titled Masoom. In 2025, she first appeared alongside Dalai Mulchandani in Nitya Mehra's segment of the anthology series Yuva Sapno Ka Safar, which was released on Waves.
Saiyaara becomes the stepping stone for Aneet Padda
Aneet Padda has become a household name with her big-screen debut movie, Saiyaara. The movie stars another debutant, Ahaan Panday. Directed by Mohit Suri, the movie broke several box office records and has become the biggest Hindi film of 2025.
Produced by Yash Raj Films, the film stars Aneet as Vaani Batra, an aspiring poet and lyricist. On the other hand, Ahaan plays Krish Kapoor, an aspiring singer. They fall in love and go through an emotional journey as Vaani is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. Their acting performances as debutants were more than impressive. Fans, critics, and several celebrities praised their acting along with the heartwarming love story.
FAQs
Q: Is Aneet Padda a nepo kid?
A: Following a Reddit post claiming Saiyaara actress Aneet Padda is a nepo kid and the daughter of filmmakers Nitya Mehra and Karan Kapadia, reports confirmed the rumor is false. Aneet, born in 2002, is from a middle-class family in Amritsar with no Bollywood connections.
Q: What is the background of Aneet Padda?
A: She studied at the Spring Dale Senior School in Amritsar. Whilst modelling in advertisements, Padda simultaneously completed her bachelor's degree, majoring in political science with a minor in English from the Jesus and Mary College of Delhi University.
Q: Which was the first film of Aneet Padda?
A: Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri, is the big-screen debut for Aneet Padda as well as Ahaan Panday.