Actress Aneet Padda, known for her role in Saiyaara, has found herself at the center of a social media storm. The controversy erupted after netizens noticed she was following American Twitch streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker. Piker has previously drawn ire for allegedly labeling India a “rogue terrorist state” during Operation Sindoor. While Aneet has since unfollowed the commentator, the association has triggered a wave of “anti-national” allegations against her.
The backlash against Aneet is closely tied to the actions of her sister, Reet Padda. Reet recently sparked a separate row by criticising films like Dhurandhar and The Kashmir Files for what she termed “government-friendly narratives.” Additionally, Reet questioned actress Priyanka Chopra for her perceived silence on the conflict in Palestine. These remarks led social media users to scrutinize the entire Padda family’s online activity and political leanings.
Adding fuel to the fire, content creator Alok Mishra posted a viral video claiming to “expose” the sisters. In the video, Mishra labeled the situation “fu**ing sick” and accused the sisters of being “brainwashed.” He further alleged that Reet is dating a Pakistani national named Faazil Ahmed, suggesting this relationship influenced her recent social media posts. However, these claims regarding Ahmed’s nationality remain unverified and are largely based on digital speculation.
The allegations have also extended to the sisters’ father, Navdeep Padda. Claims have surfaced on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) suggesting he has been sharing anti-Hindu content. Like the rumors surrounding Reet’s personal life, there has been no official confirmation of these accusations. Despite the escalating digital vitriol, neither Aneet nor Reet has issued a formal statement, though Reet has opted to make her Instagram account private.
On the professional front, Aneet Padda is preparing for the release of her next major project. She is set to star in Maddock Films’ Shakti Shalini, which is slated for a theatrical release this Christmas. This film marks her second outing as a lead actress following her debut, even as she continues to navigate the ongoing personal controversy.