On October 13, 2025, actress Aneet Padda celebrated her 23rd birthday, receiving warm wishes from friends, family, and colleagues. Among the heartfelt messages, a particularly sweet birthday wish came from Mohit Suri, the director of the romantic drama Saiyaara, which starred Padda in a lead role.
Suri shared a photo on Instagram, capturing a tender moment where he is planting a kiss on Padda's forehead. Along with the photo, he wrote, "Love you forever and ever," expressing his affection for the actress.
Aneet Padda was born on October 13, 2002, in Amritsar, Punjab. She completed her schooling at Spring Dale Senior School in Amritsar. Padda holds a degree in Political Science from Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University. Before venturing into acting, she also worked as a model.
Padda's career began with a brief role in the 2022 drama Salaam Venky, where she played the love interest of Vishal Jethwa's character. In 2024, she had her first lead role in the Amazon Prime Video series Big Girls Don't Cry, playing Roohi, a student grappling with her parents' strained relationship. She also wrote, composed, and sang an original track, "Masoom," for the series.
Her breakthrough came in 2025 with Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, where she starred opposite Ahaan Panday. She portrayed Vaani Batra, an aspiring lyricist diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, earning her widespread recognition. Reportedly, Suri was not initially impressed with Padda's first audition but gave her a second chance after Panday advocated for her. The film became a major success, grossing over ₹570.3 crore and becoming the third-highest-grossing Indian film of 2025. Her chemistry with Ahaan Panday was particularly praised, and she became a "national crush" overnight.
In addition to acting, Padda is also a singer. Currently, she is working on a courtroom drama titled Nyay with director Nitya Mehra, reuniting after Big Girls Don't Cry. The film also stars Fatima Sana Shaikh.
Padda celebrated her birthday with close friends, including Ahaan Panday, in London. The heartfelt birthday wish from Mohit Suri underscores the strong bond formed during the making of Saiyaara and highlights Padda's rising prominence in the Indian film industry.
