Has AneetPadda replaced Kiara Advani in the Madhubala biopic?

Reports suggest that AneetPadda might headline the Madhubala biopic; netizens react to the same.

There were headlines earlier about Kiara Advani playing Madhubala in the yesteryear legend’s biopic. Now, the latest reports suggest that AneetPadda might have replaced Kiara in the film. Since her debut as the female lead in Saiyaara in 2025, Aneet has gained massive fans. She will next be seen in Shakti Shalini, Maddock Horror Comedy Universe’s next film. Even in this film, Kiara was rumoured to headline the female-centric horror comedy.

AneetPadda is rumoured to headline the Madhubala biopic.

The young star is rumoured to be set to headline the Madhubala biopic, replacing Kiara Advani. For the past few weeks, Kiara has been in the news for her casting in Madhubala’s biopic, directed by Darlings (2022) fame Jasmeet K. Reen. It was also suggested that filmmaker Sanjay LeelaBhansali is backing the project. However, a leading portal debunked the rumour of Kiara’s casting as Madhubala a few days ago. Well, a new report from Filmfare now claims that Saiyaara star AneetPadda has been signed for Madhubala’s biopic and will soon begin filming. The report further states that makers might announce the casting soon. As we wait for confirmation, the internet is already full of opinions.

Netizens react to rumours that AneetPadda will play Madhubala in the biopic.

A few social media users were glad of Aneet replacing Kiara. One fan wrote, “Far better than Kiara,” whereas another gushed, “perfect choice. She CAN ACT, and she looks like her, too. at least closest.” Many others, however, believed Aneet wasn’t the ideal choice. One comment read, “Terrible terrible casting, Looks absolutely nothing like her,” whereas another netizen opined, “Noooo, please such a Misfit As much as I love that girl and her face card, it’s just not for her.”

Meanwhile, a set of fans believe TriptiiDimri would be a great choice for the Madhubala biopic. One user wrote, “From the new lot, only one I can see, maybe pulling this off is Tripitii, maybe…she has that innocence and acting in her.” Another commented, “Nah, not Aneet, but TriptiDimri would be perfect for Madhubala biopic.”