Stars Who Started Their Career as a Child Artist

The glitzy world of Bollywood has always been a magnet for aspiring actors and actresses. While many start their journey in the film industry as adults, some make their debut at a very tender age, leaving a lasting impression on the audience even as children. 

Here are a few Bollywood stars who started their careers as child artists and later went on to achieve immense success in the industry.

Hrithik Roshan 

Before he mesmerized the audience with his dancing skills and chiseled physique, Hrithik Roshan appeared as a child artist in the film "Aasha" (1980), where he played a small role. He made his full-fledged debut as an adult in "Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai" and quickly rose to stardom.

Urmila Matondkar 

Urmila Matondkar began her acting career at the age of six with the Marathi film "Zaakol" and later appeared as a child artist in Bollywood films like "Kalyug" and "Masoom." She went on to become one of the leading actresses of the 1990s and early 2000s.

Alia Bhatt 

The talented 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.