There’s something magnetic about a debut film that just gets it — the drama, the music, the puppy love, the heartbreak — all wrapped up in one emotionally charged package. And with the success of Saiyaara, featuring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, it feels like Bollywood’s grand romance with, well, romance itself has come full circle.

But here’s the twist — Saiyaara isn’t just another love story. It’s carrying forward a glittering legacy of debut blockbusters that launched fresh faces, broke box-office records and gave us soundtracks we couldn’t stop humming. So, let’s take a walk down memory lane — who knows, you might just bump into your teenage self along the way.

When love was innocent

If you’ve ever hummed Papa Kehte Hain without knowing where it came from, welcome to the world of Qa

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