From ‘Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai’ to ‘Dhadak’: Star Debuts That Set the Box Office on Fire

As Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara gears up for release this Friday, all eyes are on its lead pair making their Bollywood debut. The industry has a long legacy of grand launchpads—some rewriting box office records.

Hrithik Roshan’s explosive entry with Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai in 2000 remains iconic, earning him overnight superstardom. Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor’s Saawariya may not have impressed commercially, but it marked a significant industry moment. More recently, Dhadak (2018) introduced Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, garnering massive youth appeal despite mixed reviews.

Debuts have often served as turning points not just for the stars, but for the narrative around nepotism, fresh talent, and box office dynamics. With Saiyaara, the industry anticipates another chapter in this legacy of star-making spectacles.
**This news has been published on Times of India on 17th July 2025.