Overview

• Times Now, citing a Mid-day report, says Aneet Padda has agreed in principle to headline a romantic drama directed by Maneesh Sharma for Yash Raj Films.
• The project is described as a return to direction for Sharma, known for Band Baaja Baaraat, Shuddh Desi Romance, Fan, and Tiger 3.
• The film is reportedly set in Punjab, with early work said to have begun ahead of a planned first-half-of-2026 shoot.
• Casting is not complete, as the male lead has yet to be finalised according to the report.
• Coverage frames the move as capitalising on Saiyaara’s breakout success, with Aditya Chopra reportedly tracking Padda’s trajectory closely.