Updated On: 24 July, 2025 05:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Aneet Padda was mobbed by fans during her first public outing after Saiyaara's success and politely declined a selfie. The actress, along with co-star Ahaan Panday, had skipped pre-release promotions as part of a deliberate strategy

Aneet Padda (Pic/ Yogen Shah)
Aneet Padda made her feature film debut with Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara. While the actress isn’t new to showbiz, having appeared in Amazon Prime Video’s Big Girls Don’t Cry and several ad films, the kind of fame that Saiyaara has brought her seems unfamiliar. The film, which also stars Ahaan Panday, is a box office hit, with audiences falling in love with its lead pair. With newfound fame, Aneet and Ahaan have certainly come under the paparazzi radar. Aneet got her first real taste of that attention when she stepped out for a salon session in the city on Wednesday.
During her casual outing, Aneet was captured by paparazzi and was visibly surprised by the flashing cameras surrounding her. The sudden media presence also attracted onlookers who gathered to catch a glimpse of the rising star. Dressed casually in blue denim jeans and a matching shirt, Aneet had her face covered with a mask and was carefully guided through the growing crowd.
However, in the chaos, a fan approached her for a selfie. Aneet, who is just 22 years old, politely declined the request. The moment was captured on video and quickly circulated on social media. While some users called her refusal arrogant, others defended her, saying she is still adjusting to the fame and attention that comes with overnight stardom.