Bollywood’s fascination with star kids is nothing new, but the second half of 2025 feels like a particularly high-stakes chapter. With social media dissecting every trailer frame, interview quote, and box office number, this generation doesn’t just inherit fame — they inherit scrutiny.
Suhana Khan, after her much-discussed debut in The Archies, has teamed up with Zoya Akhtar for a gritty drama set in Mumbai’s underbelly. Gone is the glossy teen energy; in its place is a layered performance that early festival reviews are calling “raw and fearless.†If the buzz is true, this might be the role that cements her place as more than just “SRK’s daughter.â€
Ibrahim Ali Khan is stepping into a sports biopic, portraying a cricket prodigy whose career is cut short by scandal. It’s a role that demands both physical transformation and emotional range — a proving ground for an actor eager to step out of his father Saif Ali Khan’s shadow.
Agastya Nanda, meanwhile, has chosen a period romance, betting on old-world charm over contemporary cool. It’s a gamble, but one that could pay off if audiences are ready for a softer, more poetic kind of hero.
For these star kids, the stakes aren’t just about debut success — it’s about shaping the careers they’ll own, not inherit.