7 Famous Star Kids Who Started Their Careers as Child Actors

Many star kids follow in their parents’ footsteps, stepping into the limelight at an early age.

Palak November 20, 2024

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7 Famous Star Kids Who Started Their Careers as Child Actors

Many celebrity children follow in their parents’ footsteps, stepping into the limelight at an early age. Here are seven famous star kids who started their acting journeys as child actors and later became household names.

1. Shah Rukh Khan’s Son – Aryan Khan

Aryan Khan lent his voice as Simba in the Hindi-dubbed version of The Lion King (2019). Although his full-fledged acting debut is awaited, Aryan first appeared as a young actor in his father’s movie Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) as a younger version of Rahul.

2. Jugal Hansraj

Known for his charming performances, Jugal Hansraj debuted as a child artist in Masoom (1983). The son of a film editor, he captured hearts with his innocent portrayal and later transitioned into Bollywood with movies like Mohabbatein and Papa Kehte Hain.

3. Kareena Kapoor Khan

Kareena, the younger daughter of legendary actor Randhir Kapoor, briefly appeared as a child alongside her sister Karishma Kapoor in a photoshoot for a 1980s magazine. Though her formal child acting roles are sparse, her early exposure to the industry set the stage for her grand Bollywood debut in Refugee (2000).

4. Hrithik Roshan

The son of filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, Hrithik first appeared on-screen as a child actor in Bhagwan Dada (1986) and Aap Ke Deewane (1980). His early performances displayed a spark that later blossomed into his incredible Bollywood career.

5. Aamir Khan

The perfectionist of Bollywood, Aamir Khan, started as a child artist in his uncle Nasir Hussain’s Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973). His charming performance in the song “Papa Kehte Hain” foreshadowed his future success as a superstar.

6. Alia Bhatt

Alia appeared as a child in Sangharsh (1999), playing a younger version of Preity Zinta’s character. Years later, she debuted in a lead role with Student of the Year (2012).

7. Sanjay Dutt

Son of legendary actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis, Sanjay made his debut in Reshma Aur Shera (1971) as a child. His career later flourished with iconic roles in Rocky and Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.

These star kids not only carried forward their family legacy but also proved their mettle, evolving into icons of Indian cinema.

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