Akhil Sachdeva
Touted as Indian version of Atif Aslam, Akhil has made heads turn with his soulful songs. The lead vocalist of ‘Nasha’, a Sufi rock band winning the Best Band from North India award at Times Music and MTV Rockathon 2010, Akhil looks all set to scale new heights.
Ali Fazal
Anyone who has seen Joy Lobo, the amiable engineering student in ‘3 Idiots’ (whose suicide catalyses the proceedings of the film), knew that the actor is set for bigger achievements in life. Several ad projects and lead role in ‘Always Kabhi Kabhi’ with Red Chillies Entertainment today highlights Ali Fazal’s success this year, promising a bright future ahead.
Anirudh Ravichander
If you believe in the adage ‘well begun is work half done’, Anirudh sets the perfect example of beginning well with his debut effort as a composer in upcoming Tamil film ‘3’. The composer of ‘Kolaveri Di’ today enjoys a huge fan following, with of course the burden of expectations.
Ashwin Kakumanu
Debuting in Tamil action thriller ‘Mankatha’, Ashwin Kakumanu does not falter in registering his presence alongside an ensemble cast of bigwigs like Ajith Kumar, Vaibhav Reddy and Arjun. He is set to appear with Prateik Babbar in Gautham Menon's ‘Ek Dewana Tha’ slated to release sometime in early 2012.
Barun Sobti
Babrun Sobti, the arrogant ‘Arnav Singh Raizada’ of ‘Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?’, is already one of the popular stars featuring in Indian Television. Veteran of four successful serials and several stage performances, Barun bagged 2011 Apsara Best TV Actor Award for ‘Baat Hamari Pakki Hai'.
Chirag Paswan
The son of Indian politician Ram Vilas Paswan, Chirag made his debut in Bollywood with his film ‘Miley Naa Miley Hum’. While dad Ram Vilas is confident over son’s success, let’s hope Chirag lives up to the expectations of his dad and a growing fan base.
Dhanush
‘Kolaveri Di’ introduced Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja aka Dhanush to all of India and the world. Featuring in more than 20 films, some of which fetched him nominations and awards in coveted film festivals, this versatile actor and the winner of National Film Award 2011, however, is not new to fame.
Divyendu Sharma
Divyendu Sharma plays the affable ‘Liquid’ in ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama’ and leaves his mark with effortless dialogue delivery and spontaneous acting. Backed by a Diploma from FTII, Pune and experience of working in several advertisement campaigns, he seems to be promising find of the year.
Geet Sagar
This 27 year old Event Manager and an ex Radio Jockey from Gwalior rose to national fame with his much contested win in first season of Indian X Factor – a singing reality show aired on Sony and judged by Sonu Niganm, Shreya Ghoshal and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Gulshan Devaiah
Basking in the glory of Bejoy Nambiar’s ‘Shaitan’, Anurag Kashyap’s ‘That Girl in Yellow Boots’ and a cameo in Rohan Sippy’s ‘Dum Maaro Dum’, Gulshan Devaiah promises to be a Bollywood star in the making.
Ishaan Manhaas
Last seen in the 2011 Bollywood romantic comedy ‘Aashiqui.in’, Ishaan Manhaas has the looks and acting talent to make it big in Bollywood.
Kartikeya Tiwari
Kartikeya’s effortless acting in portraying the role of ‘Rajat’ aka ‘Rajjo’ in 2011 Bollywood flick ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama’ got him recognition and fan following. His acting talent and cute looks place him amongst future stars to watch out for.
Kunwar Amarjeet Singh
Born in Indore Kunwar Amarjeet Singh is a contemporary dance performer who first rose to fame with ‘Dance India Dance’ (Season 2) where he subsequently went on to being named as the ‘Finest Talented Dancer’. ‘Dil Dosti Dance’ (aired on Channel V) and ‘Dance Ke Superstars’ (aired on Zee TV) are two recent TV shows where Amar portrayed his dancing skills.
Mikaal Zulfikaar
Mikaal Zulfikaar effortlessly brought stylish elegance to the character of the NRI billionaire Akash Gupta in the Bollywood flick ‘U R My Jaan’. Well, that must not be a surprise given Mikaal is a regular in Pakistani serials and has been before camera for long.
Nilesh Sahay
Nilesh steps into Bollwyood with the burden of an acting lineage and associated expectations. He replies with a noticeable performance in his debut Hindi film ‘Angel’ directed by Ganesh Acharya. He is a nephew of Bollywood megastar Sanjay Dutt and, if reports are to be believed, is on his way to enact a role similar to famed ‘Munna bhai’ in his next movie.
Nishant Dahiya
Debuting in Bollywood with romantic comedy titled ‘Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge’ Nishant is an elite model and winner of Mr. Photogenic Grasim Mr. India 2006. A software engineer by education, Nishant has featured in many television commercials for brands such as Tanishq, Ponds, Levi’s etc.
Rajvir Arora
Does an MBA degree from Cardiff University makes someone intelligent? Well Delhi lad Rajvvir Aroraa does pitch in with a restrained and smart performance in his debut film 404 – a tense psychological thriller directed by Prawaal Raman.
Rayo Bakhirta
Rayo Bakhirta - the lanky, good-looking Vikrant Choudhary in ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama’ – is an embodiment of looks and talent. With a list of brands and ramp propositions following him, no wonder Rayo is already being touted as one of Bollywood hot properties.
Sachiin Joshi
Much like the high octane action thriller ‘Azaan’, Sachiin Joshi playing the protagonist in the film, made an entry to Bollywood with a bang. Lauded for his intense acting in portraying the character Azaan Khan, Sachiin comes as a package of ‘brawn with brain’.
Sahil Shroff
Sahil Shroff is amongst privileged few who got the opportunity to debut alongside Shahrukh Khan in a big budget film. The debut opportunity in ‘Don 2’ might be a wink-and-a-miss proposition, but Shail Shroff with his advertisement and modelling exposure is sure to stay long in public memory.
Samar Puri
Samar Puri gained national recognition with the pop album ‘Superstars’, released on December 19, 2010. In tandem with the growing popularity of the songs from the album (one track stayed on the top of the Mirchi's Indipop TOP 10 chart for 20 successive weeks) Samar, the lead vocalist also gained popularity among Indian music lovers.
Sanam Puri
Sanam plays the role of lead guitarist, in addition to writing lyrics and lending back-up vocal for the alternative rock band operated by him and Samar Puri. The duo has released their latest album ‘Badalne Ke Intezaar Mein’ on December 2011.
Saqib Saleem
Gaining recognition with his role of an affable, ‘foodie’ college goer in ‘Mujhse Fraandship Karoge’ Saqib saw his dream of working with Yash Raj banner coming true with the debut. Despite a stable family business in Delhi, Saqib chased his ambition of making a career in films. He may be just one-film-old, but Saqib’s youthful exuberance and confidence speaks for a bright future ahead.
Shashank Vyas
Who can ignore the handsome but arrogant ‘Jagadish’ in ‘Balika Vadhu - Kachchi Umar Ke Pakke Rishte’ currently being aired on Colors TV? The success of the show and a wide fan following proves that Shashank posses the right acting talent with his cute looks to ensure a bright career.
Satyajit Dubey
Remember the young ‘Nana Saheb’ in ‘Jhansi Ki Rani’ (aired on Zee TV) and more recently, the bubbly ‘Tariq Naqvi’ in Roshan Abbas directed Bollywood film ‘Always Kabhi Kabhi’? Both the characters were played by Satyajit Dubey. He has done advertisements for brands like Pizza Hut, Kitkat, and Reliance etc.
Shaheer Sheikh
Shaheer plays the role of traditionalist ‘Anant Bajpai’ in ‘Navya - Nayi Dhadkan ... Naye Saawaal’ (currently being aired on Star Plus) and has already impressed many with his acting talent. The year 2011 saw him winning as many as three awards (including India Television Award for ‘Great Face of the Year’).
Shiv Pandit
Shiv Pandit made his silver screen debut in Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Shaitan’ and drew much attention for his intimate scenes with Kalki Koechlin. Shiv was also admired for his role in a comedy show ‘FIR’, where he played a cop.
Sunny Gill
Seldom, the characters that actors play on-screen are akin to their real life persona. Playing a charming lady killer in his debut film, ‘Jo Hum Chahein’ Sunny Gill confesses to the similarity of the on-screen character to his real life persona. His dedicated acting in the film puts across Sunny as an actor with a promising future.
Taaha Shah
Meet Taaha Shah, the UAE-born boy who chucked his studies and an established business, to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. Result: a largely appreciated anti-hero role in Y-Films ‘Luv Ka The End’.
Vidyut Jamwaal
Vidyut Jamwaal made his Bollywood debut playing a villain in Nishikant Kamat’s ‘Force’ and went on to receive appreciation for his effort. An ex-model and mix-martial art expert, Vidyut is touted amongst one of the best finds of the year 2011.
Vinay Virmani
The Canadian-Indian Vinay made his debut in Akshay Kumar produced Bollywood film ‘Speedy Singh’. The actor, who is also an occasional writer, leaves his mark with his subtle acting in the film.
Vishal Gandhi
Vishal Gandhi has been on the TV circuit for a long time now. First appearing in ‘Aahat’ (aired on Sony), and then as ‘Parth’ in ‘Bandhan Saat Janmo Ka’ (aired on Colors). He was seen essaying the role of Kabir Singh Rathore in ‘Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani’ being aired on Star One till very recently.
Vivaan Shah
Vivaan Shah made his film debut opposite Priyanka Chopra in Vishal Bharadwaj directed ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’. After delivering a critically acclaimed performance in his first film, Vivaan now sets for a three film deal with Vishal. He is the youngest son of acclaimed Bollywood actors Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah.
Vivian Dsena
Made his television debut with ‘Kasamh Se’ (aired on Zee TV) Vivian gained national recognition as the lead character ‘Abhay Raichand’ in the supernatural drama titled ‘Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani’ (aired on STAR One till recently). Vivian was among Top-10 contestants in the Gladrags Mr. India contest, 2007.
Yuvraj Thakur
Yuvraj plays the rich but idealist ‘Arjun Thakur’ in Channel V’s ‘Humsein Hai life’. The cute and amiable Yuvraj already enjoys a long female fan following.
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