Top 13 Young Bollywood Actors Who Are Ruling the Town 2023

Updated on October 11, 2023 | By Annu Jain

Check out this post to learn about the young Indian actors who are setting the benchmarks in the entertainment industry.

The Hindi film industry has many legends, including Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, and more, who have been working for many decades and are still the favorite of millions of people. But nothing remains permanent and changes with time; everything is ever-changing.

Now, several new faces have stepped into the B-town who are making umpteen people head over heels for themselves with their charming personalities and stellar performances in the entertainment world. Here we’ve curated a list of all new young Bollywood actors who are heart-hackers and will leave great marks of their talent in the future.

Ahan Shetty

The renowned Bollywood actor and the son of Suniel Shetty, Ahan Shetty was born on 28 December 1995. As his father is a superstar and a well-known personality in Tinsel Town, he aspired to become an actor since childhood. This young actor made his debut with the romantic action drama film Tadap opposite the youngest Bollywood actress and one of the B-Town girls who are hot as hell, Tara Sutaria.

He grabbed many eyeballs through this film and won the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year—Male for his commendable performance.

Ishaan Khatter

Another shining star that comes to our list of young Bollywood actors is Ishaan Khatter who is 27 years old. Being the half-brother of Shahid Kapoor, he was in the limelight before stepping into the film industry. He worked as a child artist in the film Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! and worked as an assistant director in the films Half Widow and Udta Punjab before playing the lead.

Finally, in 2018, he marked his lead debut with the superhit movie Dhadak for which he won the International Indian Film Academy Awards for Star Debut of the Year—Male.

Adarsh Gourav

Adarsh Gourav also comes under the new Bollywood actors’ male list. This Indian artist is only 28 years old. He stepped into the glamor world as a child artist with the film My Name is Khan starring Shahrukh Khan and Kajol Devgan in the lead roles. Not only in Bollywood he has worked in Hollywood films, web series, and short films as well. His notable works include Mom and Rukh which provide him a worldwide recognition.

Siddhant Chaturvedi

Siddhanth Chaturvedi is one of the youngest Indian actors who started his career not with films but with web series. Born in the year 1993, he is only 30 years old. Although he acted in two web series, came into the limelight with the musical drama film Gully Boy for which he received several accolades such as Filmfare Awards, Zee Cine Awards, and Screen Awards.

After winning millions of hearts with his mind-blowing performance in his first film, Siddhanth later appeared in numerous movies including Bunty Aur Babli 2, Phone Bhoot, and Gehraiyaan.

Kartik Aaryan

Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety fame, Kartik Aaryan is among the Bollywood young heroes who never fails to cut a dash. Despite not belonging to a star-studded family, he managed to make his place in the top 12 National Crush of India Male list at just the age of 32.

In 2019, he rose to prominence with his films Luka Chuppi and Pati Patni Aur Woh and later acted in super hit films like Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Shehzada, Satyaprem Ki Katha, and more. Currently, he is the recipient of 25 accolades which is proof of his exceptional talent.

Sooraj Pancholi

Launched by Salman Khan, Sooraj Pancholi is a 32-year-old actor. This new Bollywood actor marked his debut with the romantic action film Hero opposite the drop-dead gorgeous actress and the daughter of Suneil Shetty, Athiya Shetty.

Only some people knew that before making his acting debut, he worked as an assistant director in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Guzaarish and Kabir Khan’s movie Ek Tha Tiger released in the year 2010 and 2012 respectively.

Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor

One of the Hindi young actors, Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor belongs to the Kapoor family of Bollywood and is the son of evergreen actor, Anil Kapoor. This talented guy is donning many hats of director, producer, and actor at just the age of 32. Making his debut with the romantic fantasy movie Mirzya, he later acted in various films such as Bhavesh Joshi Superhero, AK vs. AS, and Thar.

He has won several prestigious awards such as the Big Star Entertainment Awards, Star Dust Award, Screen Award, and more for his debut film.

Abhimanyu Dassani

The son of an Indian actress, Bhagyashree, Abhimanyu stepped into the glam and glittery world in 2011 as an assistant director and directed two films.

This Bollywood actor’s age is 33 years but he looks too younger than that.

His debut film was Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, for which he won a Filmfare Award. In the later years of his career, he played the lead role in Meenakshi Sundareshwar and Nikamma, and a cameo in Monica, O My Darling, and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.

Tiger Shroff

If we talk about the young Bollywood actors who are not only great actors but dancers as well then Tiger Shroff’s name comes at the top of the list. Born on 2 March 1990, he is a 33-year-old guy who also loves martial arts and Taekwondo along with acting and dancing.

He entered the film industry with the megahit film Heropanti and later on acted in commercially successful films like War, Baaghi, Baaghi 2, Baaghi 3, etc. Nowadays, he is busy with the shoot of his upcoming film Baaghi 4 and Ganpath.

Vicky Kaushal

The 35-year-old Vicky Kaushal also comes under the young Indian actors’ list. This handsome hunk started his career as an assistant director in the film Gangs of Wasseypur and later acted in the film Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, released in 2012.

After gaining worldwide recognition with the film Raazi and Sanju, he gave various masterpieces such as Uri: The Surgical Strike, Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, and Govinda Naam Mera. Currently, he has become the heartbeat of millions of people and is all set to make a fire in the theatre with his upcoming films including Takht, Dunki, and Sam Bahadur.

Aparshakti Khurana

Among all the new Bollywood actors, Aparshakti Khurana is the one who has made a huge fan following just by playing the supporting roles. This multitalented 35-year-old guy not only acts but hosts TV shows, plays cricket, and works as an RJ as well. He is the younger brother of Ayushmann Khurrana. He grabbed the attention of shutterbugs and audiences with his remarkable performance in one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time, Dangal.

After receiving several accolades for this film, he was seen in Stree, Badrinath Ki Dulhania, and more.

Varun Dhawan

The Hindi young actor, Varun Dhawan is a 36-year-old guy who made a spectacular entry in Bollywood with the superhit film Student of the Year directed by one and only Karan Johar. Being the son of the well-known director, David Dhawan, he also directed the film My Name is Khan as an assistant director.

He is primarily known for playing comical roles in various films such as Main Tera Hero, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Dilwale, and more. After giving numerous commercially successful films, his name is taken among the highest-paid actors in India.

Ali Fazal

Last but not least, the one whose name we’ve added to the Bollywood young heroes list is the 36-year-old gentleman Ali Fazal. He works in both Hollywood and Bollywood movies, TV series, and short films. This young talented personality made his Hindi film debut by playing a supporting role in Aamir Khan’s blockbuster film 3 Idiots.

Later on, he starred in Happy Bhag Jayegi, Fukrey, Fukrey Returns, Khamoshiyan, and other films which helped him to reach the greater heights of his career.

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