The Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Male is chosen via a distinguished panel of judges from the film industry of India. The winners are announced in January.
| Year | Actor | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Bobby Deol | Barsaat |
| 1997 | Chandrachur Singh | Maachis |
| 1998 | Akshay Khanna | Himalay Putra |
| 1999 | - | - |
| 2000 | Aftab Shivdasani | Mast |
| 2001 | R. Madhavan | Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein |
| 2002 | Arjun Rampal | Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat |
| 2003 | Vivek Oberoi | Company |
| 2004 | Shahid Kapoor | Ishq Vishk |
| 2005 | - | - |
| 2006 | Shiney Ahuja | Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi |
| 2007 | Siddharth | Rang De Basanti |
| 2008 | Ranbir Kapoor | Saawariya |
| 2009 | Farhan Akhtar | Rock On!! |
| 2010 | Omi Vaidya | 3 Idiots |
| 2011 | Ranveer Singh | Band Baaja Baaraat[1] |
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