Isha Malviya slams reports of being replaced by Aneet Padda for Saiyyara, deletes story later: 'What is wrong'

Rumors have been swirling around Saiyyara, the latest cinematic sensation, not just for its box office numbers but also for its casting history. Amid the buzz surrounding debutant Ahaan Panday and rising star Aneet Padda, speculation recently surfaced that television actress Isha Malviya was the original choice for the female lead before allegedly being replaced. The claim caught traction across fan pages and entertainment portals, fueling debates and curiosity among netizens.

Isha Malviya, best known for her roles in television dramas and her stint on Bigg Boss 17, has seen a significant rise in popularity recently, further amplified by her viral Marathi music video Shaky. Given her growing profile, the idea that she might have been in contention for a big-banner Bollywood debut didn’t seem too far-fetched to many. Several social media posts claimed that she had even been locked in before being replaced by Padda during pre-production.

However, Isha has now broken her silence—and with sharp clarity. In a story posted to her Instagram, she lashed out at the false reports: What is wrong with the media pages? Kindly stop spreading fake news guys, movie tak baat pahuch gayi aur mujhe hi nahi pata (The word reached the movie and I wasn't even aware). Her reaction not only shut down the rumors but also highlighted the damaging effects of unverified reporting.

However, the actress later deleted the said story.

Meanwhile, Aneet Padda, who eventually landed the lead role of Vaani opposite Ahaan, has been garnering praise for her performance and screen presence. While some questioned her entry into Bollywood, assumptions linking her to filmmaker Nitya Mehra or actor Karan Kapadia have been conclusively debunked. According to multiple reports, she is not a "nepokid" and earned her breakthrough role through merit.

As Saiyyara continues to dominate at the box office, Isha Malviya’s strong response underscores the importance of fact-checking in celebrity reporting. While she may not be part of the film, her confident handling of misinformation shows she's not one to be sidelined by rumors.