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New Delhi: 2025 has turned out to be a star-making year on both sides of the globe. From Bollywood’s newest heartthrobs to rising sensations, several young talents have captured the spotlight with their charm, confidence, and fresh screen presence.
Leading the wave of newcomers are Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, whose debut film Saiyaara turned them into instant Gen Z icons.
2025 has been a breakthrough year for fresh faces in the film world. From Bollywood sensations, several new stars stole the limelight with their impressive screen presence and exciting debuts.
Ahaan Panday made a sparkling debut with Saiyaara, a love story that instantly connected with Gen Z audiences. The cousin of actress Ananya Panday, Ahaan’s charming personality and effortless acting earned him widespread attention. His confident screen presence has already made him one of Bollywood’s most promising new faces.
Aneet Padda, who starred opposite Ahaan in Saiyaara, also became an instant favourite. She first appeared in a small role in Salaam Venky, but Saiyaara gave her the recognition she deserved. Fans and critics have praised her expressive acting and modern youth appeal, calling her one of the most natural newcomers of the year.
Joining them in the league of promising debutants is Nadaaniyan actor Ibrahim Ali Khan, son of Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, who impressed audiences with his effortless charm. Ibrahim is already gearing up for his next film, Sarzameen.
Meanwhile, Rasha Thadani, daughter of Raveena Tandon, made a dazzling debut in the period drama Azaad, where her acting and dance performances stood out. She shared the screen with Aaman Devgan, Ajay Devgn’s nephew, who played the role of Govind.
Veer Pahariya, grandson of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sushilkumar Shinde, made a powerful debut in the patriotic action film Sky Force. Starring alongside Akshay Kumar, Veer showcased both energy and emotion, marking a solid start to his career.
Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Sanjay Kapoor, is gearing up for her big Hindi debut in Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan and her pan-India release Vrushabha with Mohanlal.
Meanwhile, Simar Bhatia, Akshay Kumar’s niece, is debuting in Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis opposite Agastya Nanda.
Yashvardhan Ahuja, Govinda’s son, is ready to enter the industry with a love story directed by National Award-winner Sai Rajesh.
On a different path, Aryan Khan, Shah Rukh Khan’s son, debuted as a writer-director with Netflix’s The Ba*ds of Bollywood.
So these are some of the rising stars that lit the silver screens this year and made 2025 one of those colourful years where their acting brought life to the raw stories and gave meaningful messages with a touch of humour and romance.