Aneet Padda loses her grandfather, Saiyaara star pens heartfelt note for 'love' of her life

Bollywood actor Aneet Padda's grandfather recently passed away. Recently, Padda shared the news on social media. Taking to Instagram, she penned an emotional note and referred to her grandfather as the only ‘love’ of her life. She posted a black-and-white photo of herself holding her grandfather's hand.

Aneet Padda remembers her grandfather

The Saiyaara actor wrote, “The only love of my life. You were drifting away, but you didn’t forget makhan. You held on to love, even when you couldn’t hold on to memory.”

The reason behind the death of Aneet Padda's grandfather remains unknown.

Reportedly that the actor's grandfather suffered from Alzheimer's disease.

She added, "I will hold on to both. I will carry all our years together. I will be a good person. I will carry your jokes and repeat them every chance I get. I will carry your kindness and your light into every dark room. I will carry your stories and tell them to the world. I will carry your love, you taught me the purest, most unconditional kind.

“I will carry you. I spotted the brightest star in the sky today, and I knew where you went. I love you. I love you. I love you, Dadu. I love you so much. Always, beyond what time can hold.”

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When Aneet Padda talked about her grandfather

Aneet Padda previously revealed that her grandfather didn't remember her name due to Alzheimer's disease. However, he could recognise her in Saiyaara, which launched her in the industry.

She told The Hollywood Reporter, “My dadu has Alzheimer’s, which is why the film was even more emotional for me. He’s at a point now where he doesn’t remember most things, but I believed in this story because it says, ‘Dimaag bhool jaata hai par dil kabhi nahi bhoolta (the mind forgets, but the heart never does).’ That’s very true for my dadu.”

“He doesn’t remember my name; he doesn’t remember much. But he still calls me ‘Heeraput’ or ‘Makkhan’. The last few times I visited, he was okay with me sitting next to him—familiar but unaware of who I am. When my film released, he couldn’t go to the theatre since he’s bedridden. So my parents showed him videos, and he smiled, saying, ‘Heeraput’ and ‘Makkhan di movie.’ That was very special," she added.

Who is Aneet Padda

Aneet Padda made her full-fledged lead role debut with Saiyaara. Directed by Mohit Suri, the film was a blockbuster at the box office. It also starred Ahaan Panday as the male lead, marking his long-awaited debut in Bollywood. He is the son of Chikki Panday and Deanne Panday.

The film fetched several nominations and wins for Aneet Padda and others, including titles like Breakthrough New Actor – Female (Aneet), Breakthrough New Actor – Male (Ahaan), Best Song (Saiyaara – Title Track), Best Playback Singer – Male (Faheem Abdullah), and Best Playback Singer – Female (Shreya Ghoshal) at the Chetak Screen Awards 2026.