Bollywood is a dream factory, constantly launching fresh faces that often capture the hearts of millions. While established stars continue to shine, there's an undeniable excitement when a new lead pair emerges and takes the box office by storm.

The cinematic landscape is currently abuzz with the success of Mohit Suri's romantic drama "Saiyaara," and at the heart of this triumph is its leading lady, Aneet Padda.

Bollywood has, for many decades, displayed a fascinating and often complex relationship with its portrayal of female characters, particularly those from Bengal. The "Bengali woman" in Hindi cinema has frequently been displayed with qualities of liberalism, intellectualism, and, at times, even a subtle undercurrent of atheism or a questioning of traditional religious norms.