In a film industry full of debutants trying to find their footing, Aaishvary Thackeray didn’t just step in quietly. He made his debut like a star in Nishaanchi helmed by Anurag Kashyap, and showed up like someone who already been there done it before, which is rare and has establish himself as the star of the year.Playing two characters in your debut is no small thing. Most actors don’t even try that a few films into their careers. But Aaishvary pulled it off with confidence, giving us two very different personalities and making both feel real positioning him as the finest actor of his generation. But acting isn’t all he did. He sang one of the film’s soulful tracks – ‘Neend Bhi Teri’ with surprising ease. Then he composed another song, ‘Pigeon Kabootar’, which has already become a fan favourite as it is quirky, catchy, and different. Not many new actors show up with this kind of range.
His journey also speaks volumes. Long before he faced the lens, he worked behind it, starting as an assistant director on Bajirao Mastani in 2015. That early exposure to filmmaking clearly shaped his approach. There’s a sense of maturity, of understanding the rhythm of storytelling, that comes through in his performance.
He’s already bagged his next film, a Hindi remake of the Telugu hit Baby, with director Sai Rajesh at the helm.
In a space crowded with aspiring actors, Aaishvary stands out as one of the most promising actors of the year. While others are still trying to find their voice, he’s already showing the discipline, depth, and instinct of someone who’s here for the long run.
Aaishvary Thackeray may be new to the screen, but he carries himself like someone who’s been here before.
