This week marked a significant moment for the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU) with the addition of three remarkable talents. Among them is Aneet Padda, known as Shakti Shalini. Her presence comes as Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s vampire-themed romance continues to captivate audiences.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui delivered a standout performance as Betal, while Varun Dhawan’s cameo as Bhediya was also highly praised. However, a major highlight emerged with the announcement of Aneet Padda starring in Shakti Shalini.

In a heartfelt Instagram message, Ayushmann welcomed Aneet Padda into the MHCU, expressing pride in her achievements and excitement for her role in Shakti Shalini. He wrote, “Welcome to the MHCU, @aneetpadda_ 🫶 Punjabi aa gaye oye!!” His encouragement reflects their shared roots as Punjabis.

Aneet quickly reciprocated Ayushmann’s kind words, sharing her gratitude and admiration for him. She remarked, “Khurrana ji da munda is making waves like always 🩷 thank you so much!”

After the news of her casting in Shakti Shalini created a buzz online, filmmaker Amar Kaushik shared insights into the casting process. He emphasized that Aneet perfectly fits the role after their work on Saiyaara.

As she gears up to join the horror-comedy genre, the excitement around Aneet Padda’s journey continues to grow. Fans are eager to see her shine in this new role.