Who is Vani Batra as Actress of Saiyaara Movie Aneet Padda
Early Life and Education of Aneet Padda
Aneet Padda was born on 14 October 2002 in Amritsar, Punjab, India into a middle class Sikh Jatt family. She completed school at Spring Dale Senior School, Amritsar, where she engaged in academics and extracurricular activities
She then moved to New Delhi and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (sometimes reported as Political Science or Humanities) from Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi. During college she balanced studies with modeling and acting auditions, managing to clear her university exams while pursuing opportunities
Family Background
Her parents are both part of the Bollywood industry officially as trailer editors. Despite this connection, Aneet is not a “nepo baby” and has stated that she came into the industry through her own efforts. Rumours linking her to filmmaker Nitya Mehra have no verified basis.
Career
Modelling and Commercial Work
Aneet began her journey as a model and commercial actor. She featured in ads for brands such as Nescafé, Paytm, Cadbury Dairy Milk, and Amazon. These projects helped her build camera presence and industry experience early on .
Film Debut: Salaam Venky (2022)
At age 20, she appeared in Salaam Venky (2022), directed by Revathi, in a small role as Nandini alongside Kajol, Vishal Jethwa, and Rahul Bose. Though brief, this marked her official entry into Hindi cinema
Breakthrough in Web Series: Big Girls Don’t Cry (2024)
The Amazon Prime Video series Big Girls Don’t Cry (2024) cast her as Roohi Ahuja in a coming-of-age boarding school story. She shared screen space with Pooja Bhatt, Raima Sen, and Zoya Hussain. The series brought her critical acclaim and wider visibility; she also showcased her singing skills during the production
Breakthrough Film Lead: Saiyaara (2025)
Her defining breakout came with Saiyaara, a Yash Raj Films production directed by Mohit Suri. Released on 18 July 2025, she stars opposite debut actor Ahaan Panday as Vaani Batra, an idealistic songwriter who falls in love with a musician. The film earned strong box office early on, collecting about ₹45 crore in two days, and her performance was widely praised
Director Mohit Suri publicly praised her dedication, noting that she cleared her Delhi University exams while auditioning and filming Saiyaara.
Industry reviewers called Aneet a revelation—highlighting her emotional weight in the role and her strong chemistry with her co‑star Filmfare. She has reportedly signed a three‑film deal with Yash Raj Films.
Other Talents and Personal Interests of Aneet Padda
Aneet is a trained singer. She released her debut track Masoom in 2024. She also plays the guitar, enjoys traveling, and is a pet lover who shares about her dog and cat on social media
A childhood photo of her wearing fairy wings went viral online in July 2025, drawing admiration for how far she has come