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Jannat Zubair to Avneet Kaur, a look at what these former child actors are doing now

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Feb 21, 2023, 18:28 IST
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Jannat Zubair to Avneet Kaur, a look at what these former child actors are doing now

Child actors have long delighted audiences by portraying well-known characters on TV or in films. They've also stayed in people's memory for a long but over the years many child actors like Sidharth Nigam, Anushka Sen, and Jannat Zubair to name a few have made their debut as lead actors on TV shows and impressed the audience. Anushka has been expanding her fanbase and working with Korean films whereas Siddharth Nigam grabbed a film with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.

Let’s take a look at young actors and what are they upto nowadays:

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Anushka Sen

Anushka Sen, who played young Parvati in Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev as a child actress, is now an adult. The actress has transformed into a gorgeous woman who appears to be someone entirely different. Today, the actress is preparing to star in her first international picture alongside South Korean actors. She has been busy filming her first K- Film with well-known industry directors. Anushka recently also spoke about being a bridge between the two industries. The former Khatron Ke Khiladi contestant is known for her style statements.

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Siddharth Nigam

Siddharth Nigam began his Bollywood career as a young artist in the popular Bollywood film Dhoom. He has a double role in this big-budget film. The 22-year-old is now a hottie. The actor, who has acted in shows like Mahakumbh, Chakravartin Ashok Samrat, Chandranandini, and Peshwa Bajirao, has always maintained a good physique and is also a gymnast. He keeps showing off his six-pack abs in images of his toned body. The actor began his television playing career with 'Mahakumbh - Ek Rahasya' and has made significant progress since then. The actor will soon appear alongside actress Shehnaaz Gill in Salman Khan's Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.

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Avneet Kaur

Avneet began her career as a dancer on Dance India Dancing Lil' Masters but then shifted to acting by appearing in series such as Meri Maa, Savitri, Ek Mutthi Aasmaan, and Humari Sister Didi, to mention a few. She was also seen in Chandranandini and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa as Darsheel Safary's choreograph partner. She ewas also seen in Aladin Naam Toh Suna Hoga as Princess Yasmin. Avneet will soon be seen in the Bollywood film Tiku Weds Sheru opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Avneet, who has a large social media following, appeared in her new song Kesariyo Rang.

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Jannat Zubair

Do you remember Phulwa? If that's the case, you'll be shocked to witness how the young child artist is now grown up into a beautiful lady. Jannat Zubair, who was a famous child actor, looks stunning now and was also seen as a leading lady in 'Tu Aashiqui.' Jannat also released her new single recently. She was one of the candidates on Rohit Shetty's popular TV series Khatron Ke Khiladi 12.

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Kinshuk Vaidya

Kinshuk Vaidya, who was loved by every kid back in 2000s for his magic pencil in the hit show Shaka Laka Boom Boom, is a grown-up now. After playing the lead character the show, he went on to do films. After a long break, he was seen as the lead in the TV show Ek Rishta Saajhedari Ka. And now he s presently seen as Nakul Choudhary in Woh Toh Hai Albelaa.

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Ahsaas Channa

Although began her career as a child performer in Bollywood but later shifted focus to TV. Devon Ke Dev Mahadev, Crime Patrol, CID, Savdhaan India, and Ganga are a few of the shows in which Ahsaas has appeared. Aside from that, Ahsaas has recently appeared in other web series, including Mismatched 2 and Modern Love Mumbai.

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Tanvi Hegde

Fruity aka Tanvi Hegde from Son Pari was loved by all. Tanvi is now all grown up and she has appeared in several films, including Gaja Gamini, Champion, Rahul, Isha, Pitaah, Durga, Muniya (Rudra's daughter), and Viruddh. Your family comes first, Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi, Chal Chalein! Tanvi has also appeared in more than 150 advertisements.

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Avika Gor

Avika Gor, also known as Choti Anandi, is one of the most well-known child performers of all time. In Balika Vadhu, she portrayed a child bride. The actress went on to star in Sasural Simar Ka, which launched her career as an adult. She was also seen with her Sasural Simar Ka co-star, Manish Raisinghan, at the Cannes Film Festival. Aside from television, the actress has experimented in Hindi and regional movies. She returned to TV with Na Aana Iss Des Laado, but she is now concentrating on her film career.

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Ulka Gupta

The actor, who played Manu in Jhansi Ki Rani, has matured into a lovely lady. She was last seen as Banni in Banni Chow Home Delivery.

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Shriya Sharma

Sneha, alias Shriya Sharma, the child actress from Kasautii Zindagi Kay, has grown up to become a well-known actress down south. The actress, who has appeared in shows like Boogie Woogie, Carry on Shekhar, Kanhaiya, Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hain, and many others, is now romancing South Indian actors in local films. Shriya has matured into a lovely woman with a string of hit films to her credit. She has also won various television prizes.

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Jennifer Winget

Jennifer Winget made her television debut as Piya in one of the most popular children's shows, Shaka Laka Boom Boom. Jennifer is a well-known television actress; she was adorable as a child, but her transformation has taken everyone by surprise. Jennifer has lately worked on a web series called Code M with Ekta Kapoor. The actress has been in a number of popular shows, including Kasauti Zindagi Kay, Kkusum, Dill Mill Gayye, Beyhadh, Bepannah to name a few.

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Jhanak Shukla

Jhanak Shukla, also known as Karishma, is the lovely blue-eyed daughter of renowned actress Supriya Shukla. In the Hindi adaption Karishma Ka Karishma, the little star charmed everyone, and the American show was titled Little Wonder. She has been focusing on her academics. However, the actress left everyone by surprise after she announced her engagement recently with boyfriend Swapnil Suryawanshi. Jhanak looked very beautiful during her engagement ceremony as she shared some pictures.

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