Aaishvary Thackeray emerged as the most exciting debutant of 2025, captivating audiences with his raw talent and fearless choices that redefined Bollywood newcomers. Diving headfirst into gritty roles and multifaceted creativity, his unconventional journey has us all hooked. Here are the 7 Reasons why we’re excited to see him in 2026:
Silent Bollywood Entry: Started as assistant director on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Bajirao Mastani in 2015, shunning family politics for a self-made path in films.
Fearless Debut Choice: Launched in Anurag Kashyap’s gritty crime drama Nishaanchi (2025), tackling a challenging double role as twin brothers, which is rare for newcomers, earning praise for raw hunger.
Multitalented Debut Feat: Debuted in a rare double role across back-to-back Nishaanchi 1 and 2 in one year, while singing “Neend Bhi Teri” and composing “Pigeon Kabootar”, an extraordinary triple-threat showcase for a debutant that drew widespread appreciation for his versatility
Next anticipated project with YRF: As per the reports, Aaishvary will be seen in Ali Abbas Zafar’s high-octane action-romance, promising epic “big-screen carnage” in a big-budget YRF film.
Signed for film even before debut: Reportedly he’s is set to appear next in the Hindi remake of the Telugu blockbuster, tentatively titled Baby, with the signing happening even before his Nishaanchi debut hit screens, proving early industry faith in his potential.
Post-Nishaanchi Momentum: Despite modest box office, his acclaimed double-role performance drew industry nods, including from Imtiaz Ali, Guneet Monga, fast-tracking him to major leagues.
Risk-Taker Redefined: Dual roles, indie-to-commercial leaps, and mimicking talents signal a star unafraid of bold choices, poised to shake up Bollywood.