Aneet Padda navigates newfound fame with humility
After her breakout role in the 2025 blockbuster Saiyaara, actress Aneet Padda is navigating newfound fame with humility, balancing the intense pressure of stardom with her grounded, emotional, and musical persona. She is embracing the spotlight, sharing her journey, and using music as a personal “escape”.
Aneet Padda shared her personal, eclectic playlist, revealing a soundtrack that ranges from high-energy glam to introspective tunes. She revealed she uses ‘Om Mangalam’ for energy, Ben Howard’s ‘Black Flies’ for focus, and the cult hit ‘It’s My Life’ for fun, highlighting her diverse musical taste for different moods.
The 2025 hit solidified her as a major Gen Z star, with her role as Vaani Batra earning her immense popularity.
While not pursuing it as a career, Padda has shared a “soulful” cover of the Saiyaara title track and previously composed the track “Masoom” for Big Girls Don’t Cry.
Regardless her rapid success, she maintains a close connect to her roots, often sharing how she stays centered amidst the spotlight.
Aneet is set to headline Shakti Shalini in the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe, with a release date set for late 2026.
Padda’s journey from a, at times, reluctant star to a, at times, adored artist highlights her as a “rising star”.
Everything transformed with Saiyaara. “More than anything, it’s the privilege of waking up every day and doing what she loves. That’s what keeps her grounded.
News Edit KV Raman
