Kicking off 2026, Aneet Padda took to social media, humorously offering her belated greetings to followers. She recently celebrated her ‘Saiyaara’ partner Ahaan Panday’s birthday with a moving tribute that captured his vibrant essence. With her college exams behind her, Padda is excited to dive into her roles in Maddock’s ‘Shakti Shalini’ and the intense legal narrative ‘Nyaya’. Actor Aneet Padda rang in the New Year with warmth and charm, sharing a happy, slightly blurred selfie on social media. The ‘Saiyaara’ actor apologised for the delayed greeting while spreading positive vibes for 2026. In the picture posted on her Instagram Stories, Aneet is seen in a black jacket, smiling softly at the camera. Alongside the photo, she wrote, “Happy 2026. Wishing some whimsy upon you this year.” Acknowledging the late post, she added, “The timeline is messed up. Kindly forgive.”
Aneet Padda makes a heartfelt post
Aneet Padda recently grabbed attention for her deeply emotional birthday message for her ‘Saiyaara’ co-star Ahaan Panday. Sharing candid moments with him, the actor penned a poetic note describing his warmth, kindness and unique way of seeing the world. She spoke about how people smile when Ahaan laughs, how his quiet observations bring colour to everyday life, and how his notebook holds the thoughts of what she called a rare and magical mind. She also highlighted his selfless nature and the trust he has earned from her family.
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Continuing the note, Aneet mentioned how Ahaan’s mother, Deanne Panday, gets emotional seeing him on posters, filled with pride and disbelief at the man she raised. Concluding the message, Aneet wrote that she has seen the future and believes it is destined to come true, adding that she will always be proud of him and grateful that he exists.
Addressing dating rumours
After the release of ‘Saiyaara’, Aneet and Ahaan’s close bond sparked dating rumours across social media. However, Ahaan later clarified that the two share a strong friendship and are best friends, putting the speculation to rest.
What’s next for Aneet Padda?
On the work front, Aneet has been roped in for Maddock Horror Comedy Universe’s upcoming film ‘Shakti Shalini’. According to reports, the actor will complete her college final-year examinations in December and January before beginning the shoot for the Dinesh Vijan-backed project, which she is set to headline.She will also be seen in the courtroom drama series ‘Nyaya’, co-starring Fatima Sana Shaikh and Arjun Mathur. The show is expected to premiere on an OTT platform in the coming months.