Recap 2023: Kareena Kapoor To The Archies, The Year's Big Debuts
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From veteran actors to fresh new faces, the entertainment world saw a varied range of debut performances, this year
It is never too late to start something new seems to be the mantra of some of the brightest talents in Indian cinema. 2023 saw a bunch of actors making their debut, across formats and platforms. While stars like Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor made a seamless transition from the big screen to OTT platforms, several new talents chose to make their big acting debut with streaming projects. We also saw actors like Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi transcend the boundaries of language and make their blockbuster Bollywood debuts. Movies and long-form web series were equally popular with performers – both, old and new – making for a packed list of debuts in 2023.
Here are 21 debuts that you just cannot afford to miss:
1. Kareena Kapoor Khan in Jaane Jaan (Digital)
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