Outsider female duos dominating one screen at a time! Aneet Padda with Saiyaara & Sahher Bambba with The Ba*ds *of Bollywood

2025 gave audiences two big spectacles on the big screen and OTT that they couldn’t stop talking about: the hit film Saiyaara and the series The Ba*ds of Bollywood. While Ahaan Panday and Lakshya undoubtedly impressed as the male leads, it was Aneet Padda and Sahher Bambba two outsiders who dominated the big screens and OTT, simultaneously and powerfully. Also Read: Aneet Padda, Agastya Nanda to Simar Bhatia: 5 Fresh Faces Leading the Bollywood of Tomorrow

Aneet Padda

2025 was the year of Saiyaara, with Aneet Padda headlining as the leading lady. When one remembers the Mohit Suri film, they instantly recall those expressive eyes on the big screen a lasting memory Aneet gifted the audience. Her emotional maturity gave the film its soul, and her nuanced understanding of the character’s powerful emotional arcs added depth, making Saiyaara memorable while boosting its commercial success.

Sahher Bambba

The Ba***ds of Bollywood emerged as one of the most talked-about Netflix series of the year, with Sahher Bambba becoming a major highlight. As debut director Aryan Khan’s first leading lady, Sahher portrayed Karishma Talwar with a compelling blend of subtlety and strength. Her performance proved pivotal to the storyline and added momentum to Lakshya’s on-screen romantic arc. As an outsider, she left a strong impression not only on the series but on the evolving chapters of Bollywood’s future. At a time when established actresses were seen as the frontrunners, these outsiders brought a refreshing new edge to 2025 ruling both the big screen and OTT and setting the stage for an even more exciting 2026. Also Read: The Best Female Performances of 2025: Indian Actresses Who Owned the Year With Powerful, Unforgettable Roles