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Bollywood Star Aneet Padda's Controversial Video Divides Social Media
10 Oct
Summary
- Aneet Padda's old video from 'Big Girls Don't Cry' shoot goes viral
- Some accuse her of 'mocking' a religious recitation, others defend her
- Aneet is a rising Bollywood star known for her role in 'Saiyaara'
In October 2025, Bollywood actress Aneet Padda, who rose to fame earlier this year with the success of her film 'Saiyaara', has found herself embroiled in a controversy. An old video of Aneet from the shoot of 'Big Girls Don't Cry' has recently resurfaced online, sparking a heated debate on social media.
The video shows Aneet singing and dancing to the popular Urdu poem 'Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua' in a melodic, song-like manner. While some viewers found her performance harmless and enjoyable, others have accused Aneet of disrespecting religious sentiments by 'mocking' a religious recitation.
A section of social media users have criticized Aneet, with one commenting, "Duniya mein gaane kam padh rahe the kya jo naat pe naach gaa rahe ho?" and another writing, "This is very bad. Shame on her." However, Aneet's fans have rushed to defend her, clarifying that she was not mocking a religious prayer but rather a form of poetic dua called "bache ki dua" by Muhammad Iqbal.
Despite the backlash, Aneet's rising star power remains undiminished. Prior to 'Saiyaara', she made her Bollywood debut in 2022 with 'Salaam Venky', directed by Revathi and starring Kajol, earning praise for her performance. She later appeared as Roohi Ahuja in the 2024 Amazon Prime series 'Big Girls Don't Cry', further establishing herself as a promising new face in the industry.
