After the success of Aneet Padda is eager to see a different side of herself on screen Sayara. The actor, who became a familiar face after starring opposite Ahaan Pandey in the romantic musical 2025, is now gearing up for it. Shakti ShaliniA film in which she will be seen playing a different kind of role. During the conversation with Variety IndiaAneet opened up about wanting to stay away from romance and take on a single film early in his career.
For Aneet, Shakti Shalini Leading a film on his own offers an opportunity to work across genres. The actress said that she was looking forward to doing something different after this Sayara And considers herself lucky that she got this opportunity.
“I’ve been lucky to get Shakti Shalini. This is, by definition, the only thing I want to do later Sayara. It’s very different. It is action, romance and supernatural. I have had the opportunity to explore a completely different version of me. “
The actor also spoke about his desire to headline a film where the responsibility rests on his shoulders. While helming a project can feel intimidating, Aneet said she wanted the experience of making a film she could call her own.
“Also, I wanted to do a solo film, as much as I could. I wanted to be able to say that this is my film. As an actor, it’s on my shoulders. And how many women have to do that? I felt very lucky to be able to do that in my second film. Even though it’s completely on my shoulders and it might happen to me a little bit, it could happen to me.”
from Sayara to Shakti Shalini
Directed by Mohit Suri, Sayara marked Ahan Pandey’s Bollywood debut and featured Aneet in his first lead role. Backed by Yash Raj Films (YRF), the film also stars Rajesh Sharma and Alam Khan in lead roles. It received positive reviews and collected around ₹580 crore worldwide, emerging as the highest-grossing romantic film in Indian cinema. Its success made Aneet and Ahaan overnight stars.
Aneet was recently seen the roarA series he had shot well before Sayara. with Shakti ShaliniHe is now all set to work on a project that combines elements of horror, comedy, romance and the supernatural.
Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the film follows Shakti, an ordinary woman who becomes a protector, while Shalini, a vengeful spirit, returns to punish men after being betrayed and killed. The film stars Aneet Padda and Vishal Jethwa and will feature Nana Patekar posthumously, following his death on October 8.
Shakti Shalini Maddock is the sixth installment in the horror comedy universe and is slated to hit theaters this December.