Aneet Padda’s journey: From fake auditions to blockbuster fame

Actor Aneet Padda, who rose to fame with Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara, opened up in a recent interview about her early struggles in the film industry.

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00:00In a recent interview, Anit Padda, who shot to fame with Mohit Suri Sayara,

00:04opened up about her journey in the entertainment industry.

00:06Her fascination with acting began at the age of 10 after performing in a school play.

00:11At the time, I felt acting was an interesting way of being weird and one that was applauded,

00:15she said.

00:16However, encouragement from friends and family was limited.

00:19Her father didn't support her and after a long time, she doubted herself.

00:23For a time, she doubted herself so much that she gave up on her dreams,

00:26thinking it was silly to even try.

00:28Determined to pursue acting, 17-year-old Anit began searching for auditions online.

00:33That's when she encountered scams, fraudulent websites pretending to offer work.

00:37Untethered, she sent nearly 50 to 70 cold emails to production companies,

00:42hoping to find credible opportunities.

00:43She now laughs, remembering how almost every production house had her terrible bio data,

00:48audition tapes and even Snapchat filtered photos.

00:51Her persistence eventually paid off.

00:53Anit made her debut in Revati Salaam Venki alongside Kajol and Vishal Jetwa,

00:57followed by her acclaimed performance in the prime video series, Big Girls Don't Cry.

01:01But it was Sayara that truly brought her into the spotlight.

01:04The romantic drama starring Ahan Pandey alongside Anit became one of the biggest hits of 2025,

01:10grossing over 5.69 crore worldwide and cementing her status as a household name.

01:14From scam auditions and cold emails to blockbuster success,

01:17Anit Padda's journey is a testament to perseverance, courage and the power of believing in your dreams.