The year 2024 has been an exciting one for many talented new actors making their mark in the film industry. These fresh faces have dazzled audiences across various genres, ranging from gripping dramas to lighthearted comedies. Let’s take a moment to celebrate these rising stars and highlight those who have entered Bollywood this year.
1. Junaid Khan
Indian actor Aamir Khan’s son, Junaid Khan, has made a splash with his debut in the 2024 film ‘Maharaj,’ where he shares the screen with the talented Sharvari. The movie was released without much fanfare, but Junaid’s performance really caught everyone’s attention. However, people in the industry and viewers have been praising his acting skills.
2. Rishabh Sawhney
After appearing in a web series called The Empire, Rishabh made his big-screen debut in the movie ‘Fighter’, which stars Hrithik Roshan and features exciting aerial action. Although the movie didn’t do as well at the box office as expected, many people praised Rishabh for his strong performance as the villain.
3. Guru Randhawa
The singer, known for his superhit songs, has taken an exciting step into acting with his debut in the Hindi comedy film ‘Kuch Khatta Ho Jaay’ alongside Sai Manjrekar. While the film didn’t quite meet everyone’s expectations, it’s great to see him exploring new creative characters.
4. Pratibha Ranta
After her fantastic performance in the Netflix series ‘Heeramandi’, Pratibha Ranta has made her big-screen debut in the Oscar Shortlisted film ‘Laapataa Ladies’ alongside Ravi Kishan, Sparsh Srivastava and Nitanshi Goel.
5. Pashmina Roshan
Pashmina, a member of the famous Roshan family and cousin to actor Hrithik Roshan, made her exciting big-screen debut in ‘Ishq Vishk Rebound’, where she starred alongside Rohit Saraf. The movie generated a lot of buzz when it was released, though it didn’t quite hit the mark at the box office. Nevertheless, many critics and viewers appreciated her performance and mentioned it positively.
6. Jibraan Khan
You might remember him as Krrish, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol’s son in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001). Jibraan is all grown up now and has made his leading debut in ‘Ishq Vishk Rebound’. He stars alongside Pashmina and Rohit Saraf and has been receiving a lot of praise for his performance.
7. Lakshya
After a couple of postponed debut films, Dostana 2 and Bedhadak, he has now finally made his big splash this year with the action movie ‘Kill’. He delivered an incredibly impressive performance that’s been turning heads this year. The film’s gritty vibe and his intense acting really connected with both audiences and critics alike, earning him the title of an actor to keep an eye on.
8. Dhvani Bhanushali
After achieving great success with some of the most popular songs on YouTube, Dhvani decided to explore her creative side by stepping into acting. She made her debut in the romantic comedy ‘Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam’, starring alongside Aashim Gulati. While the film didn’t quite make a splash, it’s exciting to see her venture into new territory.
9. Anjini Dhawan
Varun Dhawan’s talented niece, Anjini Dhawan, has made her acting debut in the film ‘Binny and Family’. Although the movie didn’t quite hit the mark at the box office, Anjini’s charming performance, especially alongside the amazing Pankaj Kapur, has been warmly received by audiences.
10. Shaheer Sheikh
Shaheer is definitely a fan-favourite when it comes to television. He recently made his exciting film debut alongside Kriti Sanon in her first production, Do Patti. In the movie, he takes on the challenging role of an abusive husband, and many have praised him for bringing a lot of depth and authenticity to such a serious character.