The year 2025 promises a fresh wave of talent in Bollywood, with an exciting lineup of debutants set to grace the silver screen. From star kids stepping into the limelight to fresh faces with international recognition, here's a look at the newcomers poised to make their mark in the industry this year
Aaman Devgan, the nephew of actor Ajay Devgn, will make his acting debut with the release of Azaad this month. Abhishek Kapoor's film opens with a story of 19-year-old Govind and an extraordinary horse set against British-occupied India in the 1920s. In their debut movie, Azaad, Rasha Thadani, the daughter of actor Raveena Tandon, plays opposite Aaman. Although no formal announcement has been made yet, the actor was rumoured to be acting opposite actor Ram Charan in RC16.
Ibrahim Ali Khan, the son of stars Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, is already a favourite among paparazzi and is preparing for his acting career. He is making his film debut with Sarzameen, a patriotic movie that also features Kajol and Prithviraj Sukumaran, however this has not been formally declared yet. According to rumours, Ibrahim has already inked a few more movie offers, one of which is with Khushi Kapoor.
The grandson of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sushilkumar Shinde, Veer Pahariya is making his Skyforce debut. Sara Ali Khan, Nimrat Kaur, and Akshay Kumar are also featured in the movie.
Ansh Duggal is one of the two new faces that filmmaker Aanand L. Rai has stated will debut under his production in 2023. He makes his Bollywood debut with Nakhrewaalii, having previously appeared in the music video for Nayan Ne alongside Dhvani Bhanushali. The other debutante being introduced by Aanand L. Rai is Pragati Srivastava, who plays the female lead in Nakhrewaalii. The film's debut poster, which features her and Ansh, has generated online excitement.
Sonam Bajwa, a Punjabi celebrity, has previously made appearances in special songs in Hindi movies, including Naah Goriye from An Action Hero and Sip Sip 2.0 from Street Dancer 3D. However, she is currently making her acting debut with two upcoming films, Housefull 5 and Baaghi 4. Harnaaz Sandhu, the 2021 Miss Universe, has already acted in two Punjabi films, but she will be making her Bollywood debut in Baaghi 4, starring Tiger Shroff. The creators just made the official announcement of the same.
Although it has not been formally confirmed, Ahaan Panday's Bollywood debut has long been planned. According to reports, Ahaan, the cousin of actor Ananya Panday, would be starring in a romantic film directed by Mohit Suri.
After being announced, Shanaya Kapoor's first project, Bedhadak, was shelved. But the actress Sanjay Kapoor's daughter is now working on two projects. She made her Hindi cinema debut in Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan opposite actor Vikrant Massey, and she makes her pan-India debut in Mohanlal's Vrushabha.
These fresh faces bring a mix of legacy, talent, and charm, promising to redefine Bollywood's landscape. Whether it's the magnetic pull of star kids like Rasha and Ibrahim, the vibrant chemistry of Shanaya and Veer, or the international appeal of Harnaaz, the year 2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling ride for cinema lovers
