Bollywood has influenced Indian cinema industry for years. Millions of people always wanted to be the part of this big fame industry, where thousand come everyday to try their luck however a few persisted. From hardworking talent to strong storyline, strong cast to beautiful young faces, there are many who play an important role in the success of movies. In recent years, there have been many new names who gained fame for their natural acting skills, dedication, and strong personas.
Whether you are a fan of Bollywood movies or not, hard work and talent never go unnoticed. The same goes for the youngest actresses who have risen to fame with their talent, commitment, skills, and beauty. No doubt that getting into Bollywood is hard, but everyone has their unique traits which make them stand out. Here in this list, we are listing the name of 10 youngest actresses in Bollywood 2025 who rose to fame.
1. Nitanshi Goel – Born on 12 June 2007
Nitanshi Goel was born in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. She is among the youngest actresses in Bollywood, who started her career as a child model and appeared in advertisements, but her mainstream breakthrough came with the film Laapataa Ladies in 2024. She played the lead role and received praise for carrying the emotion of her character. Even though she is young and a new name in the industry, she won the IIFA Award for Best Actress for that film.
2. Rasha Thadani – Born on 16 March 2005
Rasha Thadani is the daughter of Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon and film distributor Anil Thadani. She makes her film debut in Azaad in 2025, where she plays Janaki Bahadur, and that debut role has gained media attention. While she does not have a long filmography history, her debut itself is notable because she is entering Bollywood with expectations already high due to her lineage. No doubt that Rasha reflects a combination of legacy and freshness in her acting style that she got from her mother.
3. Shanaya Kapoor – Born on 3 November 2002
Shanaya Kapoor started her career with the release of Ankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan in 2025. Even though the movie did not receive much commercial appreciation, viewers loved Shanaya’s performance and her acting skills. Before this, Shanaya’s first film was Bedhadak, which was deferred in 2022 by Dharma Productions. When star kids rush their first screen presence, they mostly end up getting criticism for their unprofessional work. Shanaya seems to be preparing to avoid getting the Nepo-Kid tag, which most Cinema fans have given to star kids.
4. Aneet Padda – Born on 14 October 2002
Aneet Padda was born to a middle-class family in Amritsar, Punjab. She started her career with a small role in Salaam Venky in 2022 and led a role in the Amazon Prime series Big Girls Don’t Cry in 2024. Her big break came with the romantic drama film Saiyaara in 2025. The movie was a big hit, in which she played the lead role as Vaani Batra. Her versatile acting style, personality, and natural acting won the hearts of millions. Apart from acting, Aneet is also a writer, composer, and much more. Aneet is a clear example that age doesn’t define art; it’s the person’s dedication and hard work.
5. Anushka Sen – Born on 4 August 2002
Rose to fame with a children-focused show, Baalveer and Jhansi Ki Rani, Anushka Sen became a popular name in the TV industry. Anushka also participated in TV reality shows like Khatron Ke Khiladi 11. Over time, Anushka started increasing her exposure through digital content and acting projects beyond television. In 2023, Anushka played the lead role as Honey in the movie ‘Am I Next’, which you can stream on the Zee5 app.
6. Saiee Manjrekar – Born on 24 December 2001
Saiee is the daughter of actor-director Mahesh Manjrekar and Medha Manjrekar. Her debut film in Bollywood was Dabangg 3 in 2019, and she became a popular name for her gracefulness in acting. She then expanded to Telugu cinema, starring in Ghani (2022), Major (2022), and Skanda (2023). Her ability to work across languages gives her a wider base. To avoid being limited, Saiee is balancing with cross-industry work.
7. Avneet Kaur – Born on 13 October 2001
Avneet Kaur began early as a child performer on TV shows like Dance India Dance Li’l Masters. Then she also worked in many TV serials like Chandra Nandini and Aladdin. Avneet became a top star with her cute roles during her childhood. Over time, her fan following started increasing as she was active on social media and used to interact with fans. Now Avneet is moving forward toward movies and web projects, as her strength in grounded performances and dance makes her a versatile character for any role. She is also good at natural acting, which makes her a perfect lead actress in Bollywood.
8. Suhana Khan – Born on 22 May 2000
Suhana Khan is the daughter of Bollywood sensation Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan. As per multiple sources and news outlets, Suhana is working with Shah Rukh Khan in his upcoming film ‘King’, and it is expected to release in 2026. This will be the biggest break for Suhana. However, she has also worked on Netflix’s musical comedy series movie ‘The Archies’ in 2023. The biggest challenge for Suhana right now is turning this visibility into credibility and proving that she does deserve this role.
9. Ananya Panday – Born on 30 October 1998
Ananya Panday got her big break with the release of Student of the Year 2, and later she did Pati Patni Aur Woh, Dream Girl 2, and many more. Ananya is a famous name in Bollywood, and she has contributed to streaming projects as well, like Gehraiyaan, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, CTRL, and Call Me Bae. Ananya faced criticism for being a nepo kid, and she acknowledged it. However, she said that she wants to be a star with her hard work, dedication, and sheer talent, not through the advantages she got.
10. Janhvi Kapoor – Born on 6 March 1997
Jahnvi Kapoor is now a famous figure in the Bollywood industry who has taken hard criticism for being a nepo kid in the industry. As she is the daughter of Sridevi and Boney Kapoor, many believed that she is not a good actress. However, she also proved everyone wrong through her amazing acting skills in Dhadak in 2018, Gunjan Saxena, Roohi, Mili, Good Luck Jerry, etc. She already has experience and a fan following, so her role choices at this stage are about maturity and depth.