7 star kids who worked behind the camera before facing it

Ibrahim Ali Khan – Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

Ibrahim began as an AD on Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and he was known to take initiative during his AD stint, often jumping in during script readings

Sharvari – Bajirao Mastani

Before landing Bunty Aur Babli 2, Sharvari assisted Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Bajirao Mastani, absorbing the craft from cinema’s most detail-driven director

Palak Tiwari – Antim: The Final Truth

Before making her screen debut in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Palak Tiwari was behind the camera as an AD on Antim

Shanaya Kapoor – Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl

Shanaya Kapoor assisted on Gunjan Saxena, gaining insight into emotionally rooted storytelling and technical nuance

Ahaan Panday – The Railway Men

Before debuting as a leading man in Saiyaara, Ahaan Panday worked behind the scenes on The Railway Men as an assistant director

Anjini Dhawan – Coolie No. 1

Anjini assisted on her grandfather David Dhawan’s Coolie No. 1, learning first-hand about pacing, humour, and commercial cinema rhythm

Veer Pahariya – Bhediya

Veer Pahariya began his journey assisting on Bhediya, where he learned the ropes of big-set coordination and VFX-heavy filmmaking