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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Saiyaara star Aneet Padda to play Madhubala in biopic? What we know
Aneet Padda, who made her big Bollywood debut with Saiyaara opposite Ahaan Pandey in 2025, has been the talk of the town ever since. Since the past few days, reports are rife that she has been cast to play late legendary actress Madhubala in her alleged biopic. The reports came in after Kiara Advani and Triptii Dimri's names have also surfaced. Amid this, industry sources have called the reports false and "baseless". Aneet Padda in Madhubala bio…
Saiyaara actor Aneet Padda in Madhubala biopic? Yash Raj Films clears the air
While various names continue to circulate for the lead role in Madhubala biopic, Yash Raj Films has officially stepped in to silence the latest casting speculations. The production company also cleared the air on Aneet Padda's casting as Madhubala.
Not Cast in Madhubala Biopic? Is YRF Controlling Her?
Recent reports claiming that Aneet Padda will play legendary actress Madhubala in an upcoming biopic have created confusion among Bollywood audiences. The speculation quickly spread online and sparked discussions among fans eager to see the iconic star’s life portrayed on screen. Some early reports suggested that Aneet Padda had been signed for a special film […] The post Not Cast in Madhubala Biopic? Is YRF Controlling Her? appeared first on M9…
After ‘Shakti Shalini’, Has Aneet Padda Replaced Kiara Advani In ‘Madhubala’ Biopic?
Mumbai: Aneet Padda, who became an overnight sensation after the release of her debut film ‘Saiyaara’ last year, may now replace Kiara Advani in the biopic of legendary actress Madhubala. A Hindustan Times report had earlier suggested that Kiara was in talks to play the lead role in the biopic, to be directed by Jasmeet K Reen of ‘Darlings’ fame. However, a Filmfare report has now claimed that Aneet has been signed to play the female lead in the…
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