A new face is creating quite a buzz in Bollywood these days — Aneet Padda. This 22-year-old actress, originally is riding high on success after the release of her romantic film, Saiyaara opposite Ahaan Panday. While the chemistry of this fresh pair is already capturing fans’ attention, a section of users have been wondering about who this new gorgeous girl is.
So, for the unversed, Aneet Padda hails from Amritsar, Punjab, and has connections to Delhi. She is being hailed as a national crush for her striking beauty. She pursued her degree in Humanities at the prestigious Jesus and Mary College (JMC), Delhi University, as confirmed by various reports and her LinkedIn profile. Prior to college, she studied at Spring Dale Senior School.
Throughout her time at JMC, she juggled her academic commitments with attending auditions, steadily nurturing her ambition to act. Her Instagram account, which follows the JMC Students Council, reflects her enduring connection to her alma mater. It was here that Aneet Padda’s dreams of a career in acting began to take root. Born in October 2002 in Amritsar, Punjab, Aneet Padda comes from a humble family and has harboured a passion for acting since childhood. This fervour eventually led her to Mumbai, where she launched her career through television advertisements. Her captivating presence and beauty quickly caught the eye of casting directors, opening doors to bigger opportunities. According to the Yash Raj Films (YRF) website, her early experience in the advertising world taught her valuable lessons about the entertainment industry, but it was her educational journey that truly shaped her.
Aneet Padda made her Bollywood debut in 2022 with the film Salaam Venky, directed by Revathi and starring Kajol. Though her role was relatively small, it earned her critical recognition. She then went on to play Roohi Ahuja in the 2024 Amazon Prime web series Big Girls Don’t Cry, acting alongside established names such as Pooja Bhatt and Raima Sen. Her natural style of acting resonated particularly well with the Gen Z audience. However, her real breakthrough came when her audition for Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara left a lasting impression.
