Vishal Jethwa To Romance Aneet Padda In Shakti Shalini? Here's What We Know

Vishal Jethwa rose to stardom in Homebound, which also starred Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter. The film received love from all corners. Amid this, a new buzz around the upcoming film Shakti Shalini has surfaced. Report indicate that the actor is likely to star opposite Aneet Padda. While an official confirmation is still awaited, report indicate that the shoot will begin next month.

India Today has quoted sources saying that Jethwa plays the female lead’s love interest, with the film set to go on floors in March. But still, an official confirmation is awaited.

Here’s When Aneet Padda Will Begin Shooting For Shakti Shalini

A source informs, “It is incredible that Aneet Padda is so young and she has become such a massive success story in our country.

She is set to give her college final year exams in December and January before she starts shooting for her next, Dinesh Vijan’s Shakti Shalini, a film that she is headlining.” The informer adds, “Aneet is currently studying for her final-year examinations. She is pursuing a B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science and is neck deep balancing work and studies. Her schedule is being managed perfectly so that she can give ample time to her studies while finishing what is absolutely priority at the work front.”

Saiyaara marked Aneet’s big-screen debut as the YRF heroine. The film, which also starred Ahaan Panday in the lead, made history with its box-office success, emerging as the biggest launchpad for any newcomer since Kaho Na Pyaar Hai which released 25 years ago.

Aneet Padda In Shakti Shalini

Meanwhile, the news of Aneet Padda’s casting in MHCU’s Shakti Shalini was confirmed in 2025, after the release of Thamma. She was officially introduced as the lead actress of Shakti Shalini, in the post-credits scene of Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s Thamma. Aneet is the youngest actor ever to headline a franchise in Indian cinema, having signed the film when she was just 22. Shakti Shalini is scheduled to release on December 24, 2026.

Meanwhile, earlier a video of Aneet Padda watching the teaser of Shakti Shalini in a theatre went viral on social media. The actress looked ecstatic, and couldn’t contain her joy and excitement while watching her introduction as Shakti Shalini! She giggled happily upon seeing her name on the big screen, reflecting her excitement and pride.