Aneet Padda, the breakout star from the hit film ‘Saiyaara’, is enjoying her moment in the spotlight. Fans are buzzing, eagerly waiting to see what she does next. But before the red carpets and glowing reviews, Aneet faced some serious challenges. She recently shared stories from her early days, including a time she fell for online scams while trying to find auditions.
Newcomers to the acting world often face a steep climb. Aneet’s journey was no different. While everyone is talking about her current success, Aneet hasn’t forgotten the time she was searching for work. She remembers stumbling upon “scam” websites that promised auditions but delivered nothing but disappointment.
The Audition Hustle
Finding acting jobs meant constantly looking for opportunities. Aneet told Cosmopolitan India that she started her online search for auditions. This led her down the wrong path, right to those “scam” websites. During the lockdown, she tried hard to get good roles. She sent out a staggering 50 to 70 unsolicited emails to different production houses. She sent her audition tape, resume, and even photos with Snapchat filters to almost every big production house in the Hindi film industry. She soon learned a valuable lesson: casting agencies usually handle work opportunities for actors.
The Magic of ‘Saiyaara’
Aneet also talked about the success of ‘Saiyaara’ and how she became part of the project. She explained that the film wasn’t just a box office success. She believes it needed a whole community to make it happen. Everyone, from the crew to the actors and the direction team, worked incredibly hard on set. This collective effort, she feels, helped the audience truly connect with the film’s emotions.
What’s Next for Aneet?
Fans are eager to see Aneet in her next role, but nothing is set in stone just yet. There were rumors she might replace Kiara Advani in Maddock Films’ “Shakti Shaalini.” However, the filmmakers quickly shut down those rumors with an official statement. There’s also talk of her joining the courtroom drama ‘Nyaay.’ But again, no official news has come out about that project either.
Aneet keeps up with what’s happening in cinema. She recently shared her thoughts on the film ‘Homebound’ and even mentioned actors Ishaan and Janhvi in a related discussion. It’s clear she’s still very passionate about movies, both as an actress and a viewer.