There’s a new wave of talent ready to steal the spotlight and maybe a few hearts too. From star kids to total surprises, 2025’s Bollywood debutants are serving up fresh faces, fierce ambition, and enough charisma to light up the big screen – and your social feeds. They’re hungry, camera-ready, and coming in hot with dreams bigger than box office numbers. So, buckle up cinephiles, because the future of film is in line to be officially in frame!
Soundarya Sharma
Soundarya Sharma is set to make a significant mark in Bollywood with her debut in Housefull 5, scheduled for release on June 6, 2025. Notably, she becomes the first-ever Bigg Boss contestant to secure a lead role in a major Bollywood franchise, sharing the screen with stars like Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh.
Shanaya Kapoor
Shanaya Kapoor is set to make her debut in 2025 with two significant films. Her first release, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, is a romantic drama where she stars opposite Vikrant Massey. The film, based on Ruskin Bond’s short story “The Eyes Have It,” is scheduled to hit theaters on July 11, 2025. In addition to her Bollywood debut, Shanaya will also appear in the pan-Indian film Vrushabha, an epic action-drama directed by Nanda Kishore
Ahaan Panday
Ahaan Panday is set to make his debut in the romantic drama Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films. The film, co-starring Aneet Padda, is scheduled for a theatrical release on July 18, 2025. Saiyaara promises an intense love story, marking the first collaboration between YRF and Mohit Suri, and introducing Ahaan as a promising new face in the film industry.
Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu
Former Miss Universe 2021, Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu, is set to make her debut in the action-packed film Baaghi 4, starring opposite Tiger Shroff. Directed by A. Harsha and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film is scheduled for release on September 5, 2025. Joining a star-studded cast that includes Sonam Bajwa and Sanjay Dutt, Harnaaz’s transition from pageantry to the silver screen marks an exciting new chapter in her career.
(Contributed by Wajeeha Syed)