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Following the success of 'Saiyaara', Aneet Padda is set to star in a romantic drama directed by Maneesh Sharma and backed by Aditya Chopra. The film, set in Punjab, marks Sharma's return to the genre after directing action films. Production is slated to begin in mid-2026, solidifying Padda's position as a rising Gen-Z star in Bollywood.

Ravichandran Ashwin predicts high demand for foreign players in the upcoming IPL 2026 mini-auction. He anticipates significant bids for Australian all-rounders Mitchell Owen and Cameron Green. Bidding could reach Rs 25-30 crore for top players. Mayank Yadav might also be a high-profile Indian player in the auction.