Children's Day 2024: 7 Bollywood celebs who first graced the screen as child actors

Many of the actors that we have loved throughout the years began their careers as young performers. With their roles as child actors, they had a remarkable debut in the profession before making their on-screen appearances as adults. From Sana Saeed, who co-starred with Shah Rukh Khan in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, to Jugal Hansraj, the actor who later became a heartthrob, and more. Today, on Children’s Day, here’s a look at Bollywood stars who started their careers as child actors.

Children's Day 2024: A look at Bollywood stars who started as child actors

Jugal Hansraj

He made his acting debut in Shekhar Kapur's Masoom as a young actor. In movies like Sultanat and Karma, he carried on with his profession as a child actor. He was teamed with Urmila Matondkar in 1994 when he began his adult career with Aa Gale Lag Jaa.?

Aftab Shivdasani

At 14 months old, Shivdasani was chosen to be the Farex baby, and went on to feature in numerous TV ads for it. He began his career as a child performer in movies such as Chaal Baaz, Shahenshah, and Mr. India. As an adult, his career started with Ram Gopal Varma's Mast.

Aditya Narayan

Narayan's childhood acting career started when producer and director Subhash Ghai spotted him at the 1995 Filmfare Award ceremony. He was then cast in Ghai's movie Pardes. His 1996 hit song "Chhota Baccha Jaan Ke" was featured in the movie Masoom. Aditya now, hosts TV shows, releases his songs and more.

Sana Saeed

She made her debut as a young performer in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and went on to do so in movies like Badal and Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega. Saeed made her big-screen debut as an adult in Student of the Year, directed by Karan Johar, in 2012.?

Kunal Kemmu

As a child actor, Kunal made his screen debut in Ved Rahi's Doordarshan TV series Gul Gulshan Gulfaam. He later starred in films such as Zakhm and Raja Hindustani.?

Hansika Motwani

Hansika made her television debut in the Shaka Laka Boom Boom serial. Later, she played a kid in Koi... Mil Gaya and acted in the Indian serial Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand.?

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