Year Ender 2025: From Star Kids to Outsiders, These Stars Made Their Debut This Year

2025 was a remarkable year for Bollywood. While some debutants created a strong impact at the box office, others struggled under the weight of expectations. Let’s take a look at the star kids and newcomers whose debuts generated the most buzz in 2025—

Rasha Thadani

Raveena Tandon’s daughter Rasha Thadani made her debut with Abhishek Kapoor’s period drama Azaad. Released on January 17, her dance performance—especially the song Uyi Amma—was widely appreciated. However, the film failed at the box office due to a weak storyline.

Aman Devgn

Ajay Devgn’s nephew Aman Devgn also made his debut with Azaad. It was the first film for both newcomers, with Ajay Devgn appearing in a supporting role. Aman’s acting did not receive much praise, and the film underperformed commercially.

Veer Pahariya

Coming from a political family background, Veer Pahariya entered Bollywood in January with Sky Force, alongside Akshay Kumar and Sara Ali Khan. The film turned out to be a hit, and his song Rang went viral on social media for its dance steps.

Shanaya Kapoor

Sanjay Kapoor’s daughter Shanaya Kapoor stepped into Bollywood with the romantic drama Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, opposite Vikrant Massey. Released on July 11, the film failed at the box office, and Shanaya’s performance received mixed to average responses from audiences.

Ahaan Panday

Chunky Panday’s nephew and Ananya Panday’s cousin, Ahaan Panday, made a spectacular debut in July with Mohit Suri’s romantic film Saiyaara. The film emerged as one of the highest-grossing movies of the year, instantly turning Ahaan into a youth icon. His debut proved to be a blockbuster.

Aneet Padda

Entering the industry as an outsider, Aneet Padda also made a powerful debut with Saiyaara. Critics praised her natural acting and strong screen presence, calling her one of the most promising newcomers of the year. She has now become a youth icon.

Ibrahim Ali Khan

Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh’s son Ibrahim Ali Khan made his debut with the OTT film Nadaaniyan, opposite Khushi Kapoor. While his screen presence was appreciated, his acting was considered weak, and the film flopped. His next release, Sarzameen, also failed to impress.

Sonam Bajwa

Punjabi cinema superstar Sonam Bajwa made her Hindi film debut in 2025. She appeared in Housefull 5, Baaghi 4, and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, which helped her establish a strong foothold in Bollywood.

Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu

Former Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu made her Bollywood debut in September with Tiger Shroff’s Baaghi 4. Although the film did not perform well, Harnaaz managed to grab attention with her looks and performance.

Sara Arjun

Former child artist Sara Arjun made her lead debut opposite Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar. Released on December 5, the film turned out to be a blockbuster, and Sara’s performance received widespread praise.

Agastya Nanda

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda is set to take another significant step in his Bollywood journey with Ikkis, releasing on January 1. The film is based on the life of Param Vir Chakra awardee Indian Army officer Arun Khetarpal. Agastya will be seen in a serious and challenging role, making this film an important milestone in his career.

Simar Bhatia

Akshay Kumar’s niece Simar Bhatia is also set to make her Bollywood debut with Ikkis, releasing on January 1. The film presents a powerful patriotic story, and her entry into the industry has already generated considerable curiosity among audiences.

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