Children's Day in India is celebrated annually on November 14. To mark the occasion in 2025, here are some prominent Bollywood stars who successfully transitioned from child actors to adult stars.
Updated On: 2025-11-14 09:31 AM IST
Compiled by : Amarylisa Gonsalves
Fatima Sana Shaikh made her on-screen debut in the 1997 film Chachi 420, where she played the role of Bharti Ratan, the daughter of the characters played by Kamal Haasan and Tabu. Later, she was also seen as child actor in Ishq (1997), as Baby Sana in Bade Dilwala (1999), and in One 2 Ka 4 (2001).
Neetu Kapoor has had an illustrious career, but she had very successful career as a child artist in Bollywood, starting at the age of eight under the screen name Baby Sonia.
Superstar Aamir Khan also started his career as a child artist at the age of eight in his uncle Nasir Hussain's film Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973). Later, he also appeared as a child actor in Madhosh before achieving stardom with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak.
Actor and filmmaker Kamal Hassan started his acting career as a child artist in the 1960 Tamil film Kalathur Kannamma. He was approximately 4 to 6 years old during the production and release of the film.
Tara Sutaria debuted as a child artist in the sitcom The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir, which aired on Disney Channel India before she set foot into Bollywood
Before making a big splash with his debut as an adult in the iconic film Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, Hrithik Roshan appeared as a child artist in the film Aasha (1980), where he played a small role.
Actor Kunal Khemu started his career as a child artist in the television series Gul Gulshan Gulfam later, he gained prominence in films like Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke and Zakhm.
Ajay Devgn too started his career as a child actor through his brief appearance as a younger version of a character in the 1985 film Pyari Behna, which starred Mithun Chakraborty.
Alia Bhatt made her acting debut as a child artist in the 1999 film Sangharsh before establishing herself as one of the most versatile and sought-after actresses in Bollywood.
Rekha is known for her outstanding acting prowess. However, she started her journey in the film industry as a child artist in the Kannada film Rangula Ratnam.
Urmila Matondkar started her acting career at the age of six, starring in the Marathi film Zaakol. Later, she appeared as a child artist in Bollywood films such as Kalyug and Masoom.
Rishi Kapoor made his debut as a child artist in the classic 1955 film Shree 420. However, his most substantial and famous role as a child actor came later in the 1970 film Mera Naam Joker, for which he even won a Filmfare Award.
