From Hrithik Roshan to Sanjana Sanghi, Bollywood actors who started their careers as child artists

Bollywood has been entertaining audiences for ages. From classic black-and-white movies to grand action-packed films, actors have always aimed to mesmerize their viewers. However, sometimes, fans forget how their favorite stars started out. Let's explore actors who began their careers as child artists and found success in Bollywood.

Hrithik Roshan

The actor has dazzled his fans with his awe-inspiring physique and left audiences breathless with his recent release, ‘Fighter.’ However, many of you may have forgotten that he began his career in the 1980s at the tender age of six. He appeared in ‘Aasha,’ followed by several small roles in movies produced by his father and grandfather, before finally making his debut with ‘Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai.’



Alia Bhatt

The nation's favorite, Alia Bhatt, has won millions of hearts repeatedly since her debut in Karan Johar’s ‘Student Of The Year.’ What many don't know is that the actress began her career as a child artist with ‘Sangharsh’ in 1999, directed by Tanuja Chandra. Starting from there to her last outing ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,’ the actress’ graph has only seen an upward curve.

Kunal Khemu

When discussing Kunal Khemu, it's nearly impossible to overlook his iconic song, 'Tennu Le,' which became one of the cult songs of its time. Interestingly, Kunal Khemu made his debut as a child actor appearing in the Doordarshan TV series ‘Gul Gulshan Gulfam’ in 1987. Later, he also appeared as a child artist in movies including ‘Raja Hindustani,’ ‘Zakhm,’ ‘Bhai,’ ‘Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke,’ and ‘Dushman.’


Sanjana Sanghi

The 'Dhak Dhak' girl has been winning hearts since her early school days. Wondering how? Well, before her debut with ‘Dil Bechara,’ Sanjana Sanghi starred as a child artist in Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Rockstar’. The actress surely left a strong imprint with her performance as Mandy in the film.

Jibraan Khan

Do you remember this iconic dialogue from ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham,’ “Agar zindagi mein kuch haasil karna ho, kuch paana ho…”? Well, the child artist who played Krish in the film is now all grown up and all set to make his debut opposite Pashmina Roshan, Rohit Saraf, and Naila Grewal in ‘Ishq Vishk Rebound.’ However, Jibraan first appeared as a child artist in ‘Bade Dilwala,’ a 1999 film starring Sunil Shetty and Archana Puran Singh.


Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan, often referred to as the Mr. Perfectionist of Bollywood, has been melting hearts ever since his first appearance as a child actor in his uncle Nasir Hussain’s film ‘Yaadon Ki Baaraat,’ released in 1973. The actor was last seen in ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ opposite Kareena Kapoor Khan.

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