'Saiyaara’ star Aneet Padda’s childhood photo goes viral: from fairy wings to film success, fans call it magical— Read more

Aneet Padda, the lead actress of the film ‘Saiyaara,’ is winning hearts with both her performance and a cute childhood photo that recently went viral. Her journey from a little girl with dreams to a successful actress has touched many people, and her role in ‘Saiyaara’ has made her one of the most talked-about newcomers in the film industry.

A childhood photo of Aneet Padda went viral

A childhood photo of actress Aneet Padda, the star of the film 'Saiyaara,' recently went viral and caught the attention of fans and social media users. The photo was shared by her close friend Pranati Peshawaria through her Instagram story, and it shows young Aneet dressed like a fairy, wearing a tiara and fairy wings and holding a wand, standing in front of a mic. The picture beautifully reflects her childhood dreams and hints at the magical journey she would take in the future.

Pranati wrote, “This little fairytale girl just grew up and made her own magic,” to which Aneet responded with love. The emotional post struck a chord with fans, who praised her for living her childhood dream and turning it into reality.Aneet Padda is currently receiving a lot of attention for her performance in the film ‘Saiyaara,’ directed by Mohit Suri. She plays the role of Vaani, a talented lyricist who forms a deep emotional connection with Krish, a singer who is played by Ahaan Panday, and the chemistry between the lead pair and Aneet’s expressive and natural acting have been appreciated by both critics and audiences.

Many people called her a fresh face with a strong screen presence, and her emotional depth in the film added to its success.

About the film

The film ‘Saiyaara’ was released on July 18, 2025, across around 8,000 screens in India. Despite being led by two debut actors, Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday, the movie broke box office records. It earned ₹83 crore in its opening weekend, making it the biggest debut for a film with newcomers and also the best-ever opening for a Mohit Suri film.

Several celebrities praised ‘Saiyaara.’

Several celebrities from the film industry also praised ‘Saiyaara’ and its lead actors. Alia Bhatt called Aneet and Ahaan “magical stars.” Actors like Sharvari, Arjun Kapoor, Salman Khan, and Mahesh Babu also appreciated the film and encouraged the new talents.

About Aneet Padda’s journey

Aneet Padda’s journey to fame is inspiring. She comes from Amritsar, Punjab. Before acting in movies, she appeared in ads and small roles. She first acted in 'Salaam Venky,' followed by a web series, 'Big Girls Don’t Cry,' and her role in the film is her big break, and many people now call her the “national crush” of India.