From Duty to Stardom: Yudhvir Ahlawat, 33, Tops IMDb India’s Popularity List
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- •Yudhvir Ahlawat played a 14-year-old boy in the Netflix film *Duty*, earning widespread acclaim from audiences and critics
- •In *Duty*, Saif Ali Khan portrays a police officer attempting to rescue the boy
- •Yudhvir has risen to the top of IMDb India’s Popularity List, surpassing icons like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Thalapathy Vijay
- •His debut was *Sanda Ki Aankh* (2019); subsequent credits include *Love Hostel*, *Shamshera*, and the web series *Co-Ed*
Netflix’s recent release *Duty* has catapulted actor Yudhvir Ahlawat to overnight stardom. Released on 15 May 2026, the film sees Yudhvir playing a 14-year-old boy entangled in a dangerous crime and contract killing. Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan appears as a police officer who tries to save him. The gripping storyline and Yudhvir’s powerful performance have earned rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. This success has now placed Yudhvir Ahlawat at the top of IMDb India’s Most Popular Star List this week, overtaking stalwarts like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Thalapathy Vijay, Mohanlal, and Shah Rukh Khan.
Hailing from Haryana, Yudhvir began his acting career in 2019 with the film *Sanda Ki Aankh*. He went on to feature in projects like *Love Hostel* and the web series *Co-Ed*. However, it is *Duty* that has finally brought him the recognition he deserves. His portrayal of a 14-year-old has drawn special praise, especially since he was 33 at the time of filming. The performance has even made him a trending topic on social media. Sharing his joy on Instagram, Yudhvir wrote, “Still trying to process this moment.”
