'Saiyaara’: Aneet Padda on their emotional last day of shoot: We both were crying

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have quickly become two of the most talked-about newcomers in the film industry. Their first-ever movie, ‘Saiyaara’, has broken numerous records and won hearts everywhere. The musical drama has been praised far and wide. Recently, Aneet opened up about feeling emotional as the shooting wrapped up, marking the end of an unforgettable journey.Emotional goodbye on the last day of shootTalking to The Hollywood Reporter, Aneet recalled the final day of shooting ‘Saiyaara’ and said that she and Ahaan both were crying. She shared that even though everyone kept saying things like, “There’s so much more to do, you guys are going to have cover shoots and things to do after this, you will meet,” the reality was that everything they had been working on for the entire year had come to an end.Aneet’s journey from auditions to stardomThe actress opened up about her journey with auditions during the conversation. She shared that acting was always her dream. She revealed that she used to record her auditions privately by locking her door and telling her parents she was doing homework. She knew she had to manage on her own since her parents couldn’t afford to take her to Mumbai for auditions.Plot overview: A tale of music and romanceThe movie is about Krrish Kapoor, a struggling musician, and Vaani Batra, an aspiring journalist and poet. Krrish uses Vaani’s poems from her diary to create songs and makes her his lyricist. Their working relationship slowly turns into a gentle love story, but fate causes problems for them. The film was praised for its strong emotions, excellent acting, and memorable music, becoming the second highest-earning film of 2025 after ‘Chhaava’.Next project: Aneet joins Maneesh Sharma’s new filmOn the work front, the buzz in the industry is that Aneet has landed a significant role in director Maneesh Sharma’s upcoming film produced by Yash Raj Films. According to a Mid-day report, producer Aditya Chopra is closely monitoring the careers of these promising young actors. Following her breakout success with 'Saiyaara', Aneet has become the new romantic icon for Gen Z audiences. Aditya feels she is the perfect choice for Maneesh’s next love story. The untitled project is already in pre-production, and Maneesh, known for his hit films like ‘Band Baaja Baaraat’, is making a comeback with this fresh Punjabi-based romantic drama, with shooting scheduled to begin in mid-2026.