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As Ahaan Panday impresses with Saiyaara, here's a look at other impressive Bollywood debuts that left solid impact

As Ahaan Panday takes all the praise for his striking debut in Saiyaara, here are other promising actors who impressed audiences and critics alike with their first films.

Rishika Baranwal | Jul 18, 2025, 04:26 PM IST

1.Ahaan Panday: Saiyaara

Ahaan Panday: Saiyaara
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Bollywood newcomer Ahaan Panday made a stirring debut in Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara (2025), earning praise for his emotional depth and chemistry with Aneet Padda. Advance ticket sales surpassed Rs 4 crore, showing he’s a star in the making.

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2.Junaid Khan: Maharaj

Junaid Khan: Maharaj
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In the Netflix historical drama Maharaj (2024), Aamir Khan’s son Junaid played reformer and journalist Karsandas Mulji. Critics highlighted his poised performance, calling it a 'stellar launchpad' despite mixed reviews.

3.Lakshya: Kill

Lakshya: Kill
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Lakshya made a fearless entry with the gritty thriller Kill (2024), delivering raw action and emotion in a brutal storyline. Critics celebrated the film as 'gruesome and awesome', a debut many action fans demand.

4.Pratibha Ranta and Nitanshi Goel: Laapataa Ladies

Pratibha Ranta and Nitanshi Goel: Laapataa Ladies
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Pratibha Ranta and Nitanshi Goel impressed audiences and critics in Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies (2024), a charming comedy‑drama about swapped brides. The film earned critical acclaim and even won awards at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.

5.Vedang Raina: The Archies

Vedang Raina: The Archies
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In Netflix’s The Archies (2023), Vedang Raina as Reggie received standout acclaim: praised for his screen presence and performance, even drawing comparisons to a young Ranveer Singh.

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