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Kiara Advani Out of the Race? 'Saiyaara' Star Aneet Padda Tipped to Play Madhubala in Bhansali-Backed Biopic? YRF Denies Rumours

Yash Raj Films and industry insiders reject claims that Aneet Padda was cast as Madhubala, calling the reports baseless despite ongoing casting speculation.

  • In the past few days, entertainment outlets reported Aneet Padda, Kiara Advani, and Triptii Dimri were considered for Madhubala, but a YRF Talent spokesperson called these claims 'baseless'.
  • Aneet Padda rose to attention after her Saiyaara debut opposite Ahaan Pandey, with the film becoming one of Yash Raj Films' recent successful releases; she began in Nitya Mehra's Prime Video series and is currently shooting Shakti Shalini while preparing for Nyaya.
  • Filmfare reported that Aneet Padda had been finalised to portray Madhubala amid months of gossip, with entertainment portals naming Kiara Advani as a contender.
  • No other cast names have been revealed, and reports were quickly put to rest by industry sources, with the makers not confirming the project yet.
  • Sanjay Leela Bhansali's reported vision describes the biopic as a large, visually rich tribute to Madhubala, with earlier casting shifts linked to scheduling and script changes, while makers have rebutted replacement rumours.
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Filmfare broke the news in Mumbai, India on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
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