'Saiyaara': Aneet Padda proves director Mohit Suri wrong by clearing DU exams while pursuing auditions

Director Mohit Suri recently lauded newcomer Aneet Padda, highlighting her impressive journey to fame with 'Saiyaara'. He praised her unique ability to seamlessly manage rigorous school commitments alongside demanding auditions. In a candid interview, Suri recounted his initial casting calls for the film, expressing admiration for Padda's effortless confidence and natural talent, which immediately set her apart.In a conversation with Bollywood Bubbles, Suri mentioned that Aneet Padda’s initial audition was just a mobile phone self-tape. She was later invited for a formal audition. Suri shared that Aneet would attend her auditions and then return to complete her exams. What surprised him most was her composed attitude—when he asked if she had failed any exams, she calmly answered, “No, I passed.”Aneet was born in Amritsar, Punjab, completed her education at Spring Dale Senior School, and earned a humanities degree from Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University. Her first foray into the entertainment industry was through advertising commercials in Mumbai, which Yash Raj Films credits as the starting point of her career in showbiz.See More: Saiyaara box office collection Day 5: Mohit Suri directorial headed for Rs 150 crore mark; Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda starrer among top 5 highest-earning films of 2025Before her breakthrough in 'Saiyaara', Aneet had already started making a name for herself in the entertainment world. She debuted in Bollywood with a small role in the 2022 film 'Salaam Venky', featuring Kajol. In 2024, she attracted more attention for playing Roohi in the Amazon Prime Video series 'Big Girls Don’t Cry', alongside Pooja Bhatt and Raima Sen.Aneet Padda made her big-screen debut in 'Saiyaara' alongside new actor Ahaan Pandey. The romantic drama surprised everyone with its touching story and became a huge hit. Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films, the film did much better at the box office than expected.Also See: ‘Saiyaara’ box office collection day 6 (LIVE): The Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda movie directed by Mohit Suri inches towards Rs 150 crore after seeing growth on Tuesday