Bollywood’s big names started their career long before they became household names. As child actors, they were seen in films with well-known actors and acquired a great amount of on-screen experience, which later proved useful to their successful careers. Some went on playing from then on, and others re-entered later in the industry as big names. Here are 10 Bollywood celebrities who started their careers as child actors.
Hrithik Roshan
Hrithik Roshan made his debut as a child artist in Aasha, Aap Ke Deewane, and Bhagwaan Dada. After working behind the scenes as an assistant director, he made his lead debut in Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, which established him as one of Bollywood’s biggest stars.
Urmila Matondkar
Urmila started her acting career at a very early age and is the face of Masoom, which has won her national fame. She later transitioned into leading roles and became one of Bollywood’s most successful actresses.
Kunal Khemu
Kunal Kemmu transitioned from a prominent child actor into a versatile adult lead, making his official film debut in Mahesh Bhatt’s Sir (1993). He cemented his fame in the 1990s with applauded performances in hits like Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Raja Hindustani, and more.
Sana Saeed
Sana Saeed starred in the Hindi film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which was one of the most iconic performances of a child in Bollywood cinema. Following her massive success as a child star, Sana Saeed successfully transitioned into adult roles and the modeling industry.
Hansika Motwani
Prior to her emergence as one of the most popular South Indian actresses, Hansika worked as a child artist in Hindi films like Koi… Mil Gaya and even in a few popular TV serials.
Shweta Basu Prasad
After starring in Makde,e for which she received the National Film Award for Best Child Artist, Shweta went on to star in Iqbal before taking to the silver screen.
Alia Bhatt
It would not be wrong to say that years before her lead debut, Alia Bhatt briefly appeared as a child artist in Sangharsh, portraying the younger version of Preity Zinta’s character.
Aftab Shivdasani
Aftab Shivdasani began his career as one of Bollywood’s most recognizable child actors in the late 1980s. He appeared in films such as Mr. India, Shahenshah, ChaalBaaz, Awwal Number, and Insaniyat.
Neetu Singh
Neetu Singh was an early career hit, made an appearance in Suraj, and established herself as one of Bollywood’s most popular actresses in the 1970s, popularly known as Baby Sonia.
Sridevi
Sridevi made her debut as a child actor in South Indian movies,s and later on, she made her debut in Hindi movies. She later became one of the most celebrated actresses of Indian cinema with several decades long career.
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