Aneet Padda Opens Up About Scam Audition Websites

Saiyaara actress Aneet Padda has opened up about her challenging journey in Bollywood, revealing how she encountered numerous scam websites while searching for legitimate acting opportunities. The rising star, who recently gained widespread recognition for her role in Mohit Suri’s romantic drama, shared her experiences in an interview with Cosmopolitan India.

The Struggle Behind Success

During the lockdown period, Padda found herself desperately searching for credible work opportunities. In her pursuit, she sent between 50 and 70 cold emails to various production houses across the Hindi film industry. “Almost every production house in the Hindi film industry has an audition tape and a horrible biodata and Snapchat filter pictures,” the actress candidly admitted.

The inexperienced actress initially fell prey to fraudulent audition platforms before discovering that legitimate casting agencies typically negotiate opportunities on behalf of actors. This learning curve proved instrumental in helping her navigate the complex entertainment industry landscape.

Breakthrough with Saiyaara

Padda’s perseverance eventually paid off when she landed her breakthrough role opposite Ahaan Panday in Saiyaara. Reflecting on the film’s blockbuster success, she attributed it to the collective effort of the entire team. “It takes a village to make a film, whether it was the crew, or us as actors, the direction team—everybody on set worked hard. Maybe it was just that? They could feel the heart of the film,” she explained.

The actress also revealed that Alia Bhatt spent ten minutes gushing about Saiyaara during a phone call, marking a significant milestone in her career.