Bollywood’s
next
generation
isn’t
waiting
for
permission
and
Forbes
India
30
Under
30
–
2026
proves
it.
Among
the
country’s
most
exciting
young
achievers,
three
rising
film
stars,
Abhay
Verma,
Aneet
Padda,
and
Lakshya
have
earned
their
spot
on
the
coveted
list,
marking
a
defining
moment
for
a
new-era
Bollywood.
Aneet
Padda,
the
undeniable
breakout
star
of
2025,
won
hearts
and
headlines
with
Saiyaara.
In
a
year
dominated
by
spectacle-driven
cinema,
her
performance
stood
out
for
its
emotional
depth
and
screen
presence.
With
industry
buzz
firmly
in
her
favour,
Aneet
is
now
touted
to
headline
Shakti
Shalini,
a
project
backed
by
Maddock
Films,
known
for
championing
strong,
content-forward
narratives.
Abhay
Verma,
who
has
consistently
impressed
with
grounded,
emotionally
honest
performances,
is
now
poised
for
a
major
leap.
He
will
next
be
seen
in
King,
headlined
by
Shah
Rukh
Khan,
marking
a
significant
milestone
in
his
journey.
Adding
to
the
momentum,
Abhay
also
features
in
Netflix’s
upcoming
project
Safed
Sagar
and
Laikey
Laikaa
with
Rasha
Thadani
and
Shujaat
Saudagar’s
JC
with
Shanaya
Kapoor,
further
cementing
his
presence
across
platforms
and
storytelling
formats.
Joining
Aneet
is
Lakshya,
whose
rise
reflects
the
evolution
of
the
modern
Bollywood
hero,
intense,
athletic,
and
unafraid
to
experiment.
His
standout
performance
in
Aryan
Khan’s
‘Bads
of
Bollywood’ was
certainly
unmissable.
Also
expected
to
be
seen
in
Shakti
Shalini,
Lakshya
continues
to
build
a
filmography
that
balances
mass
appeal
with
contemporary
storytelling.
Together,
Abhay
Verma,
Aneet
Padda,
Lakshya,
Abhishek
Sharma,
Soham
Ganatra,
Vinay
Gusain,
Moumita
Basak
represent
a
fearless
new
wave
shaping
the
future
of
India
with
their
creative
talents.