The Class of 2025: Meet the Star Kids Ready to Take Over Bollywood

As the spotlight shifts and the industry's generational wheel turns, 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year for Bollywood's next wave of star kids. Armed with legacy, training, and social media clout, this new crop of debutants is not just riding on their surnames—they’re entering with ambition, preparation, and massive public expectations.

Here's a curated look at the Class of 2025—the star kids poised to make headlines, dominate red carpets, and reshape Bollywood’s future.

🌟 1. Suhana Khan

Daughter of: Shah Rukh Khan & Gauri Khan
Debut: The Archies (Zoya Akhtar) – OTT release in 2023, theatrical lead debut expected in 2025

Suhana is already a known face, thanks to her massive online following and polished screen presence. With her first major theatrical release in 2025, she’s expected to move beyond OTT and into mainstream box office stardom, following in her father’s charismatic footsteps.

🌟 2. Agastya Nanda

Grandson of: Amitabh Bachchan
Debut: The Archies (2023), solo action-thriller in development

Agastya brings the gravitas of the Bachchan lineage and is reportedly being groomed for roles with intensity and range. With an upcoming action-led solo release, 2025 could be his breakout year as a serious performer and bankable lead.

🌟 3. Khushi Kapoor

Daughter of: Boney Kapoor & late Sridevi
Debut: The Archies, solo romantic drama in the pipeline

Khushi has already won fans for her classic beauty and poised screen presence. Her next big outing—a dramatic love story—is expected to showcase the depth and vulnerability her mother was known for.

🌟 4. Ibrahim Ali Khan

Son of: Saif Ali Khan & Amrita Singh
Debut: Sarzameen (Dharma Productions)

Ibrahim's launch under Karan Johar's banner is a clear sign of industry backing and expectations. Said to have Saif’s charm and Amrita’s intensity, his debut will test whether royal lineage can translate to Gen Z stardom.

🌟 5. Pashmina Roshan

Niece of: Hrithik Roshan
Debut: Ishq Vishk Rebound (2024), follow-up film expected in early 2025

Pashmina enters with dance training, acting chops, and a modern glam aura. Positioned for rom-coms and youth-centric cinema, she’s being closely watched as Gen Z’s new poster girl.

🌟 6. Shanaya Kapoor

Daughter of: Sanjay Kapoor
Debut: Vrushabha (Telugu-Hindi bilingual), Dharma film lined up for 2025

Shanaya has already begun making waves in the South and will enter Hindi cinema with a romantic thriller backed by Dharma. With her dance skills and camera ease, she’s ready to compete with top-tier newcomers.

🌟 7. Ahaan Panday

Nephew of: Chunky Panday
Debut: YRF action film (working title) – 2025

Mentored by Aditya Chopra, Ahaan is being positioned as YRF’s next-gen action hero, akin to how the studio shaped Ranveer and Tiger. Expect slick choreography, dramatic storylines, and a strong marketing push.

🔭 Emerging Faces to Watch in 2025–26

• Vedang Raina – From The Archies fame, expected to lead a romantic musical in 2025
• Palak Tiwari – Already appearing in music videos and Salman Khan's Kisi Ka Bhai..., rumored to sign a major solo project
• Junaid Khan – Aamir Khan’s son, working on a theater-inspired period drama

🎬 What Sets the Class of 2025 Apart?

• OTT-to-theatre pipelines: Many have trained via OTT debuts before going big-screen
• Global exposure: Several studied acting abroad (NYU, London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art, etc.)
• Media grooming: Unlike previous generations, this class is digitally fluent, brand-savvy, and PR-ready from day one
• Pressure & privilege: They inherit legacy—but also carry the burden of intense public scrutiny in the era of nepo-baby debates

🧠 Conclusion: Legacy vs. Merit in a New Era

The Class of 2025 stands at the crossroads of expectation and opportunity. With streaming platforms, crossover appeal, and evolving audience tastes, these star kids will have to do more than rely on surnames—they’ll need to win hearts, prove craft, and bring relevance to legacy.

Some will rise, some will stumble—but together, they will shape the face of Bollywood’s next decade.