Reet Padda, sister of actress Aneet Padda, has gone private on Instagram after backlash for calling Dhurandhar a “propaganda” film. Here’s everything about her and the controversy.
Who is Reet Padda?
Reet Padda is known primarily as the sister of rising Bollywood actress Aneet Padda, who gained recognition with her performance in Saiyaara. While Reet is not a public figure in the film industry, she has recently come into the spotlight due to her strong social media opinions.
Unlike her actress sister, Reet maintains a relatively private life and is active mainly on social platforms, where she occasionally shares views on films, politics, and global issues.
Recently she has officially transitioned her Instagram account to private and removed her profile picture. The move comes after her recent social media commentary, where she labeled the Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar: The Revenge as “propaganda,” went viral and sparked a heated digital debate.
Why is Reet Padda Trending?
The controversy began when Reet responded to a social media user who challenged her stance on recent political thrillers. In a detailed reply, Reet stood firm in her critique of films like The Kashmir Files, The Kerala Story, and Dhurandhar. She specifically called out Dhurandhar for serving a “government-friendly narrative” and using political speeches to justify events like demonetization.
“Call it propaganda? Yep. Deny it? Not a chance,” she wrote in the viral screenshots, adding that while she usually avoids such debates, she felt the need to clarify her opposition to political agendas in cinema.
The bold statements did not sit well with many netizens, particularly fans of the mentioned films and actors. Critics accused Reet of being “anti-India” and “attention-seeking,” with some even targeting Aneet Padda by association. According to reports the severity of the trolling—which included personal attacks regarding her private life in Europe – led Reet to lock her profile to curb the influx of negative engagement.
As of now, neither Reet nor Aneet Padda has issued an official statement regarding the ongoing uproar.