2025 is going to be an exciting year for Bollywood as multiple star kids are preparing for their debut movies and series. Are you curious to see the new faces entering the glitzy world of showbiz? Here are some of the most anticipated Bollywood debuts of 2025.
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1. Rasha Thadani
Raveena Tandon’s daughter, Rasha Thadani, opened the series of star kids making their Bollywood debut in 2025. With the release of Azaad, Rasha has set the bar high for her contemporaries. In the movie, she beautifully played Janki, the daughter of a rich landowner. Her crisp acting and exemplary performance in the song Uyi Amma have left fans excited for her future movies.
2. Aaman Devgan
Sharing screen space with Rasha, Ajay Devgn’s nephew Aaman Devgan gave an engaging screen presence in Azaad. He stars as Govind, a young stable boy eager to ride his beloved horse but fails repeatedly. The movie marks a significant breakthrough for the young actor. Moreover, Aaman does justice to his role as a first-timer and reflects the potential for future work.
3. Veer Pahariya
He is the son of Smruti Sanjay Shinde, the founder of Sobo Films, and brother to Shikhar Pahariya. This charming young man entered the public eye with the release of Sky Force on January 24, 2025. The movie is based on one of the deadliest air strikes conducted by India on Pakistani soil. Veer Pahariya, as T.K. Vijaya, delivers a splendid performance with to-the-point acting. However, he receives less screen time as a debutant, leaving the audience yearning for more.
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4. Shanaya Kapoor
Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor’s daughter, Shanaya is set to begin her acting journey with some of the prominent names from the industry. She is currently shooting for Vrushabha and Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyaan. Shanaya Kapoor will be seen acting alongside the famous actor and film producer, Mohanlal Vishwanathan in Vrushabha, a Malayalam-Telugu bilingual movie. In Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan, Shanaya will share screen space with the 12th Fail actor Vikrant Massey. Directed by Santosh Singh, the movie is said to be based on Ruskin Bond’s short story, The Eyes Have It.
5. Aryan Khan
The son of the Badshaah of Bollywood, Aryan Khan has already made his debut as a kid. Yes, he played SRK’s younger version as Rahul in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001). He has also worked on the Hindi dub for Hollywood movies like The Lion King (2019) and The Incredibles (2024). Aryan Khan is now donning the director’s hat as it interests him more than acting. His upcoming series, tentatively titled Stardom, is expected to premiere on Netflix.
6. Ibrahim Ali Khan
Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh’s son, Ibrahim Ali Khan, will soon grace the silver screen this year. Produced by Karan Johar, Sarzameen will star Ibrahim alongside Kajol, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Rajesh Sharma, among other actors. The film is set in the Kashmir Valley and is based on terrorism in the territory.
7. Ahaan Panday
Ahaan, Ananya Panday’s cousin brother and the son of Chikki and Deanne Panday, will soon make his debut in the Bollywood film industry. He first caught the audience’s attention in a video in which he danced with Ananya at their sister Alanna’s wedding. Ahaan will now enter the filmmaking business through a romantic movie directed by Mohit Suri.
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