Year Ender 2025: Sara Arjun to Ahaan Panday, smashing Bollywood debuts

2025 has turned out to be a landmark year for fresh faces in Bollywood. With big-banner films, breakout performances, and a renewed excitement in the industry, these debutants are already carving out their own space. Aaman Devgan, Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda, Rasha Thadani and many others won over audiences with performances that showcased both promise and individuality.

Updated On: 2025-12-04 01:46 PM IST

Compiled by : Aakruti Bagla

Smashing bollywood debuts of 2025

Aneet Padda has made a permanent place in people’s hearts with her refined acting chops in the Yashraj film Saiyaara directed by Mohit Suri. She portrayed the complex role with sheer brilliance and perfection and made her the girl next door that the nation is in love with. Aneet post the massive success of Saiyaara has been roped in to play the lead in Dinesh Vijan’s Shakti Shalini which is a part of the famous Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU).

The talented Aaishvary Thackeray marked his debut in Anurag Kashyap’s Nishaanchi. The revenge drama set in a small town was appreciated by critics and audiences alike and Aishvary was seen in a double role in his debut film. He won a lot of appreciation for his acting chops.

Ibrahim Ali Khan made his acting debut in 2025 with Nadaaniyan, which released on Netflix. The film starred him alongside Khushi Kapoor. After this, he appeared in Sarzameen with Kajol and Prithviraj Sukumaran.

Simar Bhatia made her Bollywood debut in 2025 with the film Ikkis — a war drama directed by Sriram Raghavan. She played Agastya Nanda’s love interest in the film. She is the niece of actor Akshay Kumar.

Actor Shanaya Kapoor made her long-awaited debut opposite Vikrant Massey in Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan. While the film didn’t break box office records, her poised performance as a blindfolded theatre artist was praised and established her as a promising star to watch out for.

Ajay Devgn's nephew, Aaman, marked his debut with the period-drama Azaad, and instantly caught audiences' attention for his promising performance. Aaman and his simplicity has always won hearts and it is going to be an interesting watch to see what Aaman has in store for us in 2026.

Rasha Thadani made her debut in the action-packed Azaad opposite Ajay Devgn and Amaan Devgan. Though the film underperformed, Rasha stood out with her energy and grace. Her dance number “Uyi Amma” went viral, and her resemblance to mom Raveena Tandon turned heads at every appearance.

Veer Pahariya, who is the grandson of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sushilkumar Shinde, made a strong Bollywood entry with the patriotic action spectacle Sky Force. The film also stars Akshay Kumar, Nimrat Kaur and Sara Ali Khan.

Aryan Khan made his much-anticipated debut in 2025, but instead of stepping in front of the camera, he chose to begin his journey behind it. He entered the industry as the creator, co-writer, and director of the Netflix series The Ba***ds of Bollywood, released in September 2025.

Ahaan Pandey has been the talk of the nation with his outstanding debut in Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara. Ahaan’s striking screen presence and compelling performance has left an impact on the audiences and the industry. He next has Ali Abbas Zafar's actioner.

With Dhurandhar, Sara Arjun steps into her first major adult role, and she’s doing so alongside Ranveer Singh. She is the daughter of actor Raj Arjun and has been a part of several films down south. Her beautiful look is stealing attention.

In Baaghi 4, Harnaaz Sandhu holds her own alongside an established franchise, bringing emotional depth, agility, and unmistakable screen presence. With her blend of glamour and grit, she stands out as the next-gen Bollywood star who truly has it all, style, substance, and a magnetic connection with the audience.

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