Yash Raj Films (YRF) have played their cards with mind-numbing precision, turning Saiyaara’s success into Aneet Padda’s pre-packaged stardom. Despite her spotless debut—the film raking in over 247 crore domestically in just ten days —make no mistake: Saiyaara was a team effort, and Aneet is just the face they’ve chosen to cash in on.
Industry sources confirm YRF signed Aneet on a multi-film deal, and her upcoming series Nyaya was shot even before Saiyaara happened, now suddenly being packaged as a Gen‑Z theatrical heroine, the girl who “manages to juggle DU exams and shoots”
Let’s call it like it is: YRF has created a product. A teenage legal-drama series named Nyaya, directed by Nitya Mehra and Karan Kapadia, features Aneet playing a textbook hero fighting for justice after being assaulted—as if protesting equality equates to launching a star. It’s smart branding, but it reeks of constructed empathy, not earned talent.
Sources now buzz that Aneet has five projects already in the pipeline with YRF. From streaming to theatrical films—she’s about to become their go-to doll. But why? Because YRF needs fresh faces that can sell posters worldwide without the baggage of experience. And with Saiyaara collecting over ₹326 crore globally, Aneet is the perfect poster child for YRF’s marketable “Gen‑Z heroine” strategy—blonde ambition meets Bollywood branding.
Despite all the buzz, many insiders whisper that Saiyaara’s success is mostly Mohit Suri’s brand, rockstar music, and debutant novelty—not Aneet’s magnetism. Even The Hollywood Reporter praised her sincerity but admitted the writing leaned heavily on her co-star’s emotional journey.
So does YRF see real star potential, or just leverageable optics? They held back her publicity until Saiyaara’s release to build surprise—an old trick designed to manufacture intrigue out of nowhere. Now every tweet and article strokes her idol image: “A girl who delivered probably a ₹400 crore hit at age 22,” says one trade insider.
Aneet Padda might be tomorrow’s YRF flagship—but she’s also a product of clever calculation. Her “overnight star status” wasn’t earned—it was engineered. In the world of Bollywood, where branding often trumps talent, YRF has launched not just a film star but a marketable avatar. Whether she’s the next generation’s heartthrob or just another assembly line façade remains to be seen. But right now, YRF is selling her, not necessarily believing in her.