NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK 2018
2018 has witnessed some of the most confident and talented debutante actors making a mark on the big screen. Gone are the days when actors would learn on the job. Today, actors making their first ever outing on celluloid have to be well groomed, must be trained in the craft and are required to get their dancing skills bang on. It really doesn’t matter if B-town's new crop has grown up in the lap of the industry, they could be rank outsiders, or even TV stars making a transition to cinema. There’s room for regional stars making a crossover to Hindi films, too. Here’s a list of female debutantes who made a winning start this year in Bollywood. Read on...
WARINA HUSSAIN
This gorgeous beauty graced the screen in LoveYatri, which also marked the debut of Salman Khan’s brother-in-law Aayush Sharma. While she didn't win as much praise for her acting chops, she has the glamour quotient down pat. Following her debut, she got an opportunity to showcase her dancing talent in singer Badshah’s music video.
MRUNAL THAKUR
A popular face on the television show Kumkum Bhagya, Mrunal Thakur chose an offbeat film like Love Sonia for her debut. The actress won rave reviews for her role as the girl forced into sex trade.
She now has two films coming up in 2019 including Hrithik Roshan starrer, Super 30 and John Abraham's Batla House.
JANHVI KAPOOR
The legendary Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor’s elder daughter, Janhvi Kapoor starred as the leading lady in the Hindi adaptation of the Marathi blockbuster, Sairat. Tragedy struck just months before the release of her film, when her mother and one of the biggest superstars of Hindi cinema breathed her last. Taking it all in her stride, the actress delivered an impressive performance in Dhadak. Quiz her if she had a dream debut and she says, “I think in a way, I got more than I could have ever imagined. It’s been a learning experience, because I understood what I should do more of and what I should do less of.
The best part is that most people learn through failure, but my lessons have been thankfully through success. I don’t really have a plan.
But I know that I’m willing to give it all and work my hardest. That’s all I know. I need to keep my head down, keep doing honest work, learn and grow, because I’m in love with what I do.”
Prathamesh Bandekar
MALAVIKA MOHANAN
Cinematographer KU Mohanan’s daughter has been a part of the South film industry for close to five years. Having done films in Malayalam and Kannada; she made her Bollywood debut with the internationally acclaimed director, Majid Majidi’s film Beyond The Clouds, alongside Ishaan Khatter, who was also making his debut. The actress was appreciated for her turn as a slum-dweller who faces adversities.
ALANKRITA SAHAI
Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva Earth 2014, Alankrita Sahai made her debut in Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra starrer, Namastey England. While the actress impressed with her screen presence, confidence and looks, she should choose more meaty roles to showcase her talent.
RADHIKA MADAN
She showed promise as one of the warring sisters in Vishal Bhardwaj’s comedy-drama Pataakha and she also features in Vasan Bala’s comedy, Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, which is yet to hit the screens.
KRITIKA KAMRA
The star of Kitani Mohabbat Hain on television, Kritika Kamra acted in her first ever Hindi film Mitron this year. The film didn’t rake in the numbers and the actress might just have to wait for a big ticket film to come her way. The debutant shares, “I don’t want to do films just for the heck of being a film actor. I want to do films because I believe that’s where better content is today. I don’t have a game plan. I believe that my work will speak for itself.”
AISHA SHARMA
Model-turned actress Aisha Sharma made her Bollywood debut with John Abraham starrer,
Satyamev Jayate.
The masala potboiler didn’t offer the actress enough scope to showcase her acting prowess. While it’s a memorable debut, she is a looker no doubt.
SARA ALI KHAN
If there was one other debutante who was being as closely watched as Jahnvi, it was Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh’s daughter Sara Ali Khan. The actress’ first film Kedarnath faced its own share of hurdles. However, the tide turned in Sara’s favour, and she won rave reviews for her performance. In fact, even before the film’s release, the young actress was praised for her sheer confidence and ability to field the toughest questions from scribes. She is among the few debutantes who already has a second film, Rohit Shetty’s Simmba, with Ranveer Singh. And in the words of her co-star Ranveer, “Sara is a born star.”
BANITA SANDHU
While the nepotism debate still rages on in Bollywood, actors who have no connection with the industry also managed to find their space in the sun. Shoojit Sircar cast Banita Sandhu, a London based modelturned actress in his critically acclaimed film October opposite Varun Dhawan. Currently, she’s back in London waiting for interesting roles to bring her back to the city of dreams.
MOUNI ROY
She is undoubtedly one of the most sought after TV actresses and made her Bollywood debut in the sports drama Gold, opposite Akshay Kumar. Known for her histrionics, the role in the film didn’t do justice to her talent. The fantasy drama Brahmastra, with Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan, will hopefully give her enough scope to perform.
AISHWARYA DEWAN
The actress, who represented the state of Maharashtra in fbb Colors Femina Miss India 2017, made her Bollywood debut with Sharman Joshi starrer, Kashi — In Search Of Ganga. While her first film didn't grab eyeballs, hopefully she will bag more roles and make her presence felt.
2018 has witnessed some of the most confident and talented debutante actors making a mark on the big screen. Gone are the days when actors would learn on the job. Today, actors making their first ever outing on celluloid have to be well groomed, must be trained in the craft and are required to get their dancing skills bang on. It really doesn’t matter if B-town's new crop has grown up in the lap of the industry, they could be rank outsiders, or even TV stars making a transition to cinema. There’s room for regional stars making a crossover to Hindi films, too. Here’s a list of female debutantes who made a winning start this year in Bollywood. Read on...
WARINA HUSSAIN
This gorgeous beauty graced the screen in LoveYatri, which also marked the debut of Salman Khan’s brother-in-law Aayush Sharma. While she didn't win as much praise for her acting chops, she has the glamour quotient down pat. Following her debut, she got an opportunity to showcase her dancing talent in singer Badshah’s music video.
MRUNAL THAKUR
A popular face on the television show Kumkum Bhagya, Mrunal Thakur chose an offbeat film like Love Sonia for her debut. The actress won rave reviews for her role as the girl forced into sex trade.
She now has two films coming up in 2019 including Hrithik Roshan starrer, Super 30 and John Abraham's Batla House.
JANHVI KAPOOR
The legendary Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor’s elder daughter, Janhvi Kapoor starred as the leading lady in the Hindi adaptation of the Marathi blockbuster, Sairat. Tragedy struck just months before the release of her film, when her mother and one of the biggest superstars of Hindi cinema breathed her last. Taking it all in her stride, the actress delivered an impressive performance in Dhadak. Quiz her if she had a dream debut and she says, “I think in a way, I got more than I could have ever imagined. It’s been a learning experience, because I understood what I should do more of and what I should do less of.
The best part is that most people learn through failure, but my lessons have been thankfully through success. I don’t really have a plan.
But I know that I’m willing to give it all and work my hardest. That’s all I know. I need to keep my head down, keep doing honest work, learn and grow, because I’m in love with what I do.”
Prathamesh Bandekar
MALAVIKA MOHANAN
Cinematographer KU Mohanan’s daughter has been a part of the South film industry for close to five years. Having done films in Malayalam and Kannada; she made her Bollywood debut with the internationally acclaimed director, Majid Majidi’s film Beyond The Clouds, alongside Ishaan Khatter, who was also making his debut. The actress was appreciated for her turn as a slum-dweller who faces adversities.
ALANKRITA SAHAI
Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva Earth 2014, Alankrita Sahai made her debut in Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra starrer, Namastey England. While the actress impressed with her screen presence, confidence and looks, she should choose more meaty roles to showcase her talent.
RADHIKA MADAN
She showed promise as one of the warring sisters in Vishal Bhardwaj’s comedy-drama Pataakha and she also features in Vasan Bala’s comedy, Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, which is yet to hit the screens.
KRITIKA KAMRA
The star of Kitani Mohabbat Hain on television, Kritika Kamra acted in her first ever Hindi film Mitron this year. The film didn’t rake in the numbers and the actress might just have to wait for a big ticket film to come her way. The debutant shares, “I don’t want to do films just for the heck of being a film actor. I want to do films because I believe that’s where better content is today. I don’t have a game plan. I believe that my work will speak for itself.”
AISHA SHARMA
Model-turned actress Aisha Sharma made her Bollywood debut with John Abraham starrer,
Satyamev Jayate.
The masala potboiler didn’t offer the actress enough scope to showcase her acting prowess. While it’s a memorable debut, she is a looker no doubt.
SARA ALI KHAN
If there was one other debutante who was being as closely watched as Jahnvi, it was Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh’s daughter Sara Ali Khan. The actress’ first film Kedarnath faced its own share of hurdles. However, the tide turned in Sara’s favour, and she won rave reviews for her performance. In fact, even before the film’s release, the young actress was praised for her sheer confidence and ability to field the toughest questions from scribes. She is among the few debutantes who already has a second film, Rohit Shetty’s Simmba, with Ranveer Singh. And in the words of her co-star Ranveer, “Sara is a born star.”
BANITA SANDHU
While the nepotism debate still rages on in Bollywood, actors who have no connection with the industry also managed to find their space in the sun. Shoojit Sircar cast Banita Sandhu, a London based modelturned actress in his critically acclaimed film October opposite Varun Dhawan. Currently, she’s back in London waiting for interesting roles to bring her back to the city of dreams.
MOUNI ROY
She is undoubtedly one of the most sought after TV actresses and made her Bollywood debut in the sports drama Gold, opposite Akshay Kumar. Known for her histrionics, the role in the film didn’t do justice to her talent. The fantasy drama Brahmastra, with Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan, will hopefully give her enough scope to perform.
AISHWARYA DEWAN
The actress, who represented the state of Maharashtra in fbb Colors Femina Miss India 2017, made her Bollywood debut with Sharman Joshi starrer, Kashi — In Search Of Ganga. While her first film didn't grab eyeballs, hopefully she will bag more roles and make her presence felt.
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