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Year Ender 2025: Rising Stars of Indian Television - Actresses Who Made Their Mark

  • Sanchita Ugale gained recognition as Sukoon in Dangal TV's Dilwali Dulha Le Jayegi, a spirited girl from Ballia searching for her childhood sweetheart in Mumbai.
  • Esha Suryawanshi debuted as the lead Aarohi in Colors TV's Manpasand Ki Shaadi, which premiered in August 2025.
  • Yashika Sharma, previously active in Punjabi entertainment, made her Hindi lead debut as Rimjhim in Dangal TV's Rimjhim—Choti Umar Bada Safar.
  • Prisha Dhatwalia was lauded for her authentic portrayal of Bhavya Agarwal in Meri Bhavya Life, addressing body-shaming and inclusive fashion.
  • Afia Tayebali starred in Star Plus's Kabhi Neem Neem Kabhi Shahad Shahad, a Hindi remake of Bengali series Kothha, marking Prosenjit Chatterjee's Hindi TV debut. Rishita Kothari transitioned from social media influencer to TV protagonist in Colors TV's Seher Hone Ko Hai. Aashika Gopal Padukone, a South Indian actress, debuted in Star Plus's Shehzaadi Hai Tu Dil Ki, an adaptation of Karthika Deepam 2. Jasmeet Kaur was launched as the leading lady Heer in Colors TV's romantic drama Tu Juliet Jatt Di.

Why It Matters: 2025 saw several actresses achieve significant breakthroughs as leading stars in Indian television.

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