Child actors have played a vital role in furthering narratives in the Indian film industry, while many child actors have been star kids, plenty came from a non-filmy background as well!
While superstars like Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Kamal Haasan and Urmila Matondkar are today bonafide stars with exemplary filmography to their names, names like Sana Saeed, Jibraan Khan, Siddharth Nigam are finding their footing in the film industry though they are massively loved and remembered for their performances in films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham respectively.
Let’s take a closer look at the top 10 most adorable child artists who have captured our hearts with their performances
Harshaali Malhotra: Her portrayal of ‘Munni’ in the super duper 2015 hit film ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ made her a household name.
Her innocent smile and expressive eyes took melted our hearts.
Darsheel Safary: The struggling dyslexic child unable to articulate his limitations and gain acceptance within his family and peers is still etched in our minds. Darsheel’s poignant portrayal of Ishaan Awasthi in 2007 flick “Taare Zameen Par’ is one of the finest performances of child artist till date.
Ayesha Kapur: Ayesha performed the role of young Michelle McNally, a visually impaired girl in the 2005 film ‘Black’. Her nuances performance made the transition of young Michelle to the older one, played by Rani Mukherjee seamless and believable.
Sana Saeed: Remember little Anjali in the 1998 iconic film ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’? That adorable girl with an infectious energy was performed by Sana Saeed
Partho Gupta: Who can forget the iconic 2011 film ‘Stanley Ka Dabba’. Stanley was played by the very talented Partho Gupte. He brought the character of a young school boy hounded by a teacher to life and endeared him to one and all.
Harsh Mayar: Next on the list is Harsh Mayar, who played the role of Iqbal in the 2010 film ‘I Am Kalam’. An extremely sensitive role, Harsh parlayed the role of Iqbal to near perfection, showcasing the struggles of a young boy trying to leave a lasting impact.
Sara Arjun: Remember the 2013 film ‘Ek Thi Daayan’? Sara Arjun, the daughter of renowned actor Raj Arjun, essayed the role of Misha in this flick. Super talented, this young actor has worked in a number of A-list films such as Ponniyin Selvan, Deiva Thirumagal, Jai Ho and many more.
Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail: Ismail played the role of young Salim in the 2008 Oscar winning film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. His portrayal of a street child navigating the bustling streets of Mumbai showcased his natural talent and earned him international recognition.
Hrithik Roshan: Did you know that Hrithik forayed in Bollywood as a child artist! He debuted in 1980 film Aasha and later in another 1980 flick ‘Aap Ke Deewane’.
Aditi Inamdar: Aditi played the role of Malavika in the 2017 flick Poorna: Courage Has No Limit. Her portrayal of a determined young girl defying odds to achieve her dreams left a lasting impression, establishing her as a talent to watch out for.
