A moment of pure magic unfolded for actress Aneet Padda recently. It wasn’t on a film set or a red carpet, but in a quiet room, with her grandfather. This heartwarming event came after the release of her latest film, ‘Saiyaara’. The movie has earned a lot of money at the box office.
Aneet played a key role in ‘Saiyaara’ alongside Ahan Pandey. She took on the character of a young woman battling Alzheimer’s disease. Her character struggled with memory loss, forgetting many things, even her own beloved. Aneet has mentioned that this emotional story hit very close to home for her.
A Personal Connection to Alzheimer’s
Aneet Padda shared that her grandfather also lives with Alzheimer’s disease. He is currently bedridden and remembers very little. Aneet spoke with Hollywood Reporter about her grandfather’s condition. She said he has reached a point where he barely remembers most things. Due to his illness, he often forgets her name. Instead, he calls her sweet nicknames like ‘Heeraput’ or ‘Makkhan’.
Aneet explained that the film was especially emotional for her because of her grandfather. She recalled visiting him before, sitting right next to him. Yet, he didn’t know who she was.
The Heart Remembers
Aneet truly believed in the film’s central message. She said, “The mind forgets, but the heart never forgets.” This idea felt perfectly right, especially when thinking about her grandfather.
Since her grandfather couldn’t go to the movie theater, her family brought the film to him. They showed him video clips from ‘Saiyaara’. And then, something wonderful happened. He recognized her on screen. With a smile, he pointed and said, “Heeraput and Makkhan’s movie!” For Aneet Padda, this simple statement was incredibly special. It was a clear sign that even when memory fades, some connections still remain.