IMDb Most Popular Indian Star of 2025: Actor Aneet Padda has reacted with heartfelt gratitude after being named IMDb’s ‘Most Popular Indian Star of 2025’, securing the No. 2 position on the global list. The announcement was made by IMDb, which records data from more than 250 million monthly visitors worldwide.
Her Saiyaara co-star Ahaan Panday claimed the top spot, while director Mohit Suri was declared the platform’s most popular Indian filmmaker of the year.
Aneet Padda reacts to IMDb honour
Reacting to the announcement, Aneet shared an emotional note filled with gratitude and reflection. “Being recognised by IMDb as one of the Most Popular Indian Stars of 2025 still feels a little unreal. Saiyaara changed my life in ways I am only beginning to understand, and to know that people across countries and languages connected with my work means more to me than I can explain,” she said, acknowledging the outpouring of affection for her character, Vaani.
IMDb Top 10 Most Popular Indian Stars of 2025
The IMDb Top 10 Most Popular Indian Stars of 2025 include a striking mix of breakthrough artists and established names. The full list reads:
- Ahaan Panday
- Aneet Padda
- Aamir Khan
- Ishaan Khatter
- Lakshya
- Rashmika Mandanna
- Kalyani Priyadarshan
- Triptii Dimri
- Rukmini Vasanth
- Rishab Shetty
Aneet continued, “I want to thank Mohit Suri for seeing something in me before I saw it in myself. The faith in his eyes on set gave me a strange, steady courage. Saiyaara made me braver as an actor.” The actress also expressed gratitude to Aditya Chopra, Shanoo Sharma, Akshaye Widhani, and the entire team behind the film for guiding and supporting her throughout the process.
Calling the recognition a gentle nudge toward artistic growth, she added, “This honour from IMDb feels like a gentle push toward everything I want to grow into: more clarity, more curiosity, and more craft. I am soaking all of this in as I step into my next film. Thank you for the love. It is the biggest fuel I have.”