Meet star who was only 16 years old, her first film earned Rs 2100 crore, her name is…, her debut film was…
GH News October 17, 2025 03:06 AM

There have been many Bollywood actresses who have delivered superhit films at a very young age and some of their films have grossed crores at the box office. But the actress were talking about today earned over Rs 550 crore nationwide with her debut film. Furthermore her film has grossed over Rs 2100 crore overseas.
The 16-Year-Old Who Won Hearts
Actually the name of this 16-year-old heroine is Zaira Wasim. Zaira played Geeta Phogat in Aamir Khans film Dangal. She won hearts with her brilliant acting. The film was released in 2016 when Zaira was only 16 years old. Zaira is a resident of Srinagar.
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Early Career and Commercial Work
In 2015 Zaira appeared in a commercial for Microsofts mobile phone. She also appeared in a Tata Sky commercial. Regarding her Bollywood debut she made her debut in Aamir Khans film Dangal which was released in 2016. She then worked with Aamir Khan again in Secret Superstar which was released in October 2017.
Dangal’s Record-Breaking Success
Speaking of the film Dangal its blockbuster status was attributed to Bollywood perfectionist Aamir Khan and the films brilliant story which audiences loved. The film grossed over Rs 2100 crore worldwide making it Bollywoods highest-grossing film.