List of Indian child actors explained

This is a list of child actors from India. Films and/or television series they appeared in are mentioned only if they were still a child at the time of filming.

Current child actors (under the age of twenty) are indicated by boldface.

A

Rubina Ali (born 1999 or 2000)
- Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
- Bollywood Hero (2009)
- Kal Kisne Dekha (2009)
- John Carter (2012)
- Powder Room (2013)

B

Shruti Bisht (born 2003)
- Ek Nayi Chhoti Si Zindagi (188 episodes, 2011)
- Chintu Chinki Aur Ek Badi Si Love Story (2011-2012)
- Hitler Didi (2012-2013)
- Phir Subah Hogi (2012)
- Saath Nibhaana Saathiya (2013)
- Rajjo (2013)
- Arjun (2013)
- Bangg (2014)
- Baal Veer (2014-2016)
- Vani Rani (2017-2018)
- Mere Sai - Shraddha Aur Saburi (2020)
- Pandya Store (1 episode, 2021)
- Radhe (2021)
- The Family Man (3 episodes, 2021)
- Out of Love (2021)

C

Ahsaas Channa (born 1999)
- Vaastu Shastra (2004)
- Marrichettu (2004)
- Saathi: The Companion (2005)
- Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
- Aryan (2006)
- My Friend Ganesha (2007)
- Kasamh Se (2 episodes, 2007-2008)
- Phoonk (2008)
- 340 (2009)
- Bommayi (2009)
- Love Kaa Taddka (2009)
- Phoonk 2 (2010)
- Savdhaan India (2 episodes, 2012)
- Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev (74 episodes, 2012-2014)
- Oye Jassie (2013-2014)
- (1 episode, 2014)
- Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (1 episode, 2014)
- MTV Fanaah (32 episodes, 2014)
- Appavin Meesai (2014)
- Webbed (2014)
- Yam Kisi Se Kam Nahi (2014)
- Crime Patrol (19 episodes, 2014-2017)
- Gangaa (2015)
- Code Red - Talaash (2015)
- Aadha Full (2016)
- Rukh (2017)
Spandan Chaturvedi (born 2007)
- Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera (2012)
- Best of Luck Nikki (7 episodes, 2012-2016)
- Sanskaar – Dharohar Apnon Ki (6 episodes, 2013)
- The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir (1 episode, 2013)
- Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon (2014)
- Udaan (2014)
- Who Is She? (2018)
- Nanu Ki Jaanu (2018)
- Laal Ishq (2019)
- The Sholay Girl (2019)
- Shakuntala Devi (2020)
- Dancing Queen (short film, 2022)
- RRR (2022)
Tanay Chheda (born 1996)
- Don: The Chase Begins Again (2006)
- Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth) (2007)
- Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
- Sukrit's Sundays (short film, 2008)
- My Name is Khan (2010)
- (2011)
Master Chicoo (born 195x)
- Bedard Zamana Kya Jane (1959)
- Ek Phool Ek Bhool (1968)
- Nadaan (1971)
- Man Mandir (1971)
- Sanjog (1972)
- Raampur ka Lakshman (1972)
- Be-Imaan (1972)
- Sultana Dakku (1973)
- Raja Rani (1973)
- Chhalia (1973)
- Aap ki Kasam (1974)
- Do Chattane (1974)
- Rajnigandha (1974)
- Insaaniyat (1974)
- The Runaways (1975)
- Salaakhen (1975)
- Badnaam (1975)
- Fakira (1975)
- Yaarron Ka Yaar (1977)
- Sone Ki Lanka (1977)
- Bhola Bhala (1978)
- Chunaoti (1980)

D

Bobby Deol (born 1969)
- Dharam Veer (1977)
Ruhanika Dhawan (born 2007)
- Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein (2011)
- Yeh Hai Mohabbatein (2013-2019)
- Jai Ho (2014)
- (2016)
- Yeh Hai Chahatein (1 episode, 2019)
- Mere Sai - Shraddha Aur Saburi (2021)

G

Ashutosh Lobo Gajiwala (born 1993)
- Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
Bhavya Gandhi (born 1997)
- Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008-2017)
- Striker (2010)
Suresh Gopi (born 1958)
- Odeyil Ninnu (1965)
Avika Gor (born 1997)
- Ssshhhh... Phir Koi Hai (2 episodes, 2006)
- Raajkumar Aaryyan (1 episode, 2008)
- Balika Vadhu (119 episodes, 2008-2010)
- Morning Walk (2009)
- Paathshaala (2010)
- Sasural Simar Ka (162 episodes, 2011-2018)
- Tezz (2012)
- Uyyala Jampala (2013)
- Lakshmi Raave Maa Intiki (2014)
- Cinema Choopistha Mava (2015)
- Thanu Nenu (2015)
- Care of Footpath 2 (2015)
- Kill Them Young (2015)
Gracy Goswami (born 2003)
- Balika Vadhu (3 episodes, 2008)
- Bandhan (2014-2015)
- Balika Vadhu (2015-2016)
- Udaan (1 episode, 2016)
- Baal Krishna (2016-2017)
- Begum Jaan (2017)
- Mayavi Maling (2018)
- Commando 3 (2019)
- Thappad (2020)
- Bhalla Calling Bhalla (2020)
- The Empire (2021)
- The Tenant (2021)
- Chhorii (2021)
- Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye (2021)
Adarsh Gourav (born 1994)
- My Name Is Khan (2010)

H

Harish Kumar (born 1975)
- Ek Hi Bhool (1979)
- Premabhishekam (1981)
- Kondaveeti Simham (1981)
- Trishulam (1982)
- Jeevan Dhaara (1982)
- Farz Aur Kanoon (1982)
- Andha Kanoon (1983)
- Donga (1985)
Kamal Haasan (born 1954)
- Kalathur Kannamma (1959)
- Paadha Kannikkai (1962)
- Kannum Karalum (1962)
- Vaanampadi (1963)
- Anandha Jodhi (1963)
Harsh Kumar (born 2007)
- Zomato (2023)
- Swiggy (2022)
- ShareChat (2021)
- Domino's (2022)
- Agoda (2023)
- Blinkit (2024)

I

Daisy Irani (born 1952)
- Ek Hi Raasta (1956)
- Naya Daur (1957)
- Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke (1957)
- Jailor (1958)
- Qaidi No 911 (1959)
- Do Ustad (1959)
Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail (born 1998)
- Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
- Kal Kisne Dekha (cameo, 2009)
- Dukandar (short film, 2010)

J

Farida Jalal (born 1949)
Jishnu Raghavan (1979-2016)
- Kilipattu (1987)

K

Prachi Kadam (born 2005)
- Malaal (2019)
- Safe Journeys (1 episode, 2019)
- Mohabbat karte ain tumbe (music video, 2021)
Shashi Kapoor (born 1938)
- Aag (1948)
- Awaara (1951)
Ayesha Kapur (born 1994)
- Black (2005 film)
Ashnoor Kaur (born 2004)
- Jhansi Ki Rani (2008-2011)
- Shobha Somnath Ki (2011-2012)
- Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha (2012-2013)
- manmarziyaan (2018)
Avneet Kaur (born 2001)
- Meri Maa (2011-2012)
- Tedhe Hain Par Tere Mere Hain (2012)
- Savitri - Ek Prem Kahani (2013)
- Ek Mutthi Aasmaan (1 episode, 2013)
- Mardaani (2014)
- Hamari Sister Didi (2014-2015)
- Twistwala Love (2015)
- Lage Raho Chachu (2015)
- Crime Patrol (1 episode, 2016)
- Dost (2016)
- Qarib Qarib Singlle (cameo, 2017)
- Chandra Nandini (1 episode, 2017)
- Brunie (2018)
- Babbar Ka Tabbar (2018)
- Ekta (2019)
- Mardaani 2 (cameo, 2019)
Aamir Khan (born 1965)
- Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973)
- Madhosh (1974)
Imran Khan (born 1983)
- Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988)
- Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992)
Sajid Khan (1951-2023)
- Mother India (1957)
- Son of India (1962)
- Maya (1966)
Ayush Mahesh Khedekar (born 2000)
- Baa Bahoo Aur Baby (2005-2010)
- Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
- Gandhi of the Month (2014)
- Jai Gangaajal (2016)
Kunal Khemu (born 1983)
- Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993)
- Raja Hindustani (1996)
- Bhai (1997)
- Zakhm (1998)
Anand Krishnamoorthi (born 1980)
- Anjali (1990)
- May Madham (1994)
- Sathi Leelavathi (1995)
- Aasai (1995)
Ratan Kumar (1941-2016)
- Baiju Bawra (1952)
- Do Bigha Zameen (1953)
- Boot Polish (1953)
Meena Kumari (1933-1972)
- Leatherface (1939)
- Pooja (1940)
- Bahen (1941)
- Lal Haveli (1944)

L

Tanvi Ganesh Lonkar (born 1995)
- Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
- Teenage (2013)

M

Madhubala (1933-1969)
- Basant (1942)
- Mumtaz Mahal (1944)
- Phoolwari (1946)
Mahima Makwana (born 1999)
- Mohe Rang De (2008-2009)
- Balika Vadhu (2008)
- Miley Jab Hum Tum (2008)
- Sawaare Sabke Sapne... Preeto (2011-2012)
- Aahat (2012)
- CID (1 episode, 2012)
- Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke (2012-2015)
- Dil Ki Baatein Dil Hi Jaane (2015)
- Code Red (2015)
- Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (2015)
- Adhuri Kahaani Hamari (2015-2016)
- Venkatapuram (2017)
Master Manjunath (born 1976)
- Malgudi Days (1987)
- Agneepath (1990)
Urmila Matondkar (born 1974)
- Kalyug (1980)
- Masoom (1983)
- Bhavna (1984)
- Dacait (1987)
- Bade Ghar Ki Beti (1989)
Hansika Motwani (born 1991)
- Escape from Taliban (2003)
- Hawa (2003)
- Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
- Aabra Ka Daabra (2004)
- Jaago (2004)
- Hum Kaun Hai? (2004)
- Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2003)
- Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand (2003)
- Karishma Kaa Karishma (2003)
- Sonpari (2003)
- Shaka Laka Boom Boom (2001–03)
- Baby Munmun (born 196x)
- Jeevan Jyoti (1976)
- Minoo (1977)
- Bharat Ki Santan (1980)
Mayukh Mukherjee (born 1997)
- Aay Tobe Sohochori (2021)
- Ek Nadir Galpo (2015)
- Priyotama (2006)
- Biswa Arjun (2006)
- Drishti Pradip (2008)
- Sabujer Deshe (2002)
- Seemantey Dnariye (2004)
- Neel Seemana (2004-2006)
- Aleya (2004-2005)
- Samparka (2004)
- Light House (2004)
- Jaya (2004)
- Four Plus (2005)
- Debi (2005)
- Bagh Bandi Khela (2005)
- Sadhak Bama Khyapa (2006)
- Andar Mahal (2006-2007)

N

Nargis (1929-1981)
- Talashe Haq (1935)
- Sher Dil Aurat (1935)
- Shadi Ki Raat (1935)
- Hriday Manthan (1936)
- Madam Fashion (1936)
- Moti Ka Haar (1937)
- Pardanasheen (1942)
- Taqdeer (1943)
- Anban (1944)
- Bisvi Sadi (1945)
- Humayun (1945)
- Ramayani (1945)
- Mehandi (1947)
- Nargis (1947)
- Romeo & Juliet (1947)
Sonu Nigam (born 1973)
- Pyaara Dushman (1980)
- Kaamchor (1982)
- Ustadi Ustad Se (1982)
- Betaab (1983)
- Hum Se Hai Zamana (1983)
- Taqdeer (1983)

R

Jannat Zubair Rahmani (born 2001)
- Chand Ke Paar Chalo (2008-2009)
- Kashi – Ab Na Rahe Tera Kagaz Kora (2010)
- Dill Mill Gayye (2 episodes, 2010)
- Matti Ki Banno (2010-2011)
- (2011)
- Luv Ka The End (2011)
- Haar Jeet (2011-2012)
- Phulwa (2011-2012)
- (1 episode, 2012)
- Savdhaan India: Crime Alert (1 episode, 2012)
- (243 episodes, 2012-2016)
- Best of Luck Nikki (1 episode, 2013)
- Ek Thhi Naayka (2 episodes, 2013)
- Bharat Ka Veer Putra–Maharana Pratap (206 episodes, 2013)
- (1 episode, 2014)
- Siyaasat (42 episodes, 2014-2015)
- Stories by Rabindranath Tagore (1 episode, 2015)
- Tujhse Naraz Nahi Zindagi (1 episode, 2015)
- Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai (2016)
- Ishq Mein Marjawan (2017)
- Karmaphal Daata Shani (7 episodes, 2017)
- What Will People Say (2017)
- Tu Aashiqui (2017-2018)
- Hichki (2018)
- Divya Drishti (1 episode, 2019)
- Aap Ke Aa Jane Se (2019)
- Chaal Gazab Hai (short film, 2019)
Puneeth Rajkumar (born 1975)
- Premada Kanike (1976)
- Sanaadi Appanna (1977)
- Thayige Takka Maga (1978)
- Vasantha Geetha (1980)
- Bhagyavantha (1981)
- Thayige Thakka Maga (1981)
- Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha (1981)
- Hosa Belaku (1982)
- Chalisuva Modagalu (1982)
- Bhakta Prahlada (1983)
- Eradu Nakshatragalu (1983)
- Yarivanu (1984)
- Bettada Hoovu (1985)
- Shiva Mecchida Kannappa (1988)
- Parashuram (1989)
- Parashuram (1989)
- Pritam Priyadarshni (2019)
Saroja Ramamrutham (born 1931)
- Balayogini (1937)
Roja Ramani (born 1959)
- Bhakta Prahlada (1967)
- Iru Malargal (1967)
- Ethiroli (1970)
- Enga Mama (1970)
- Ramalayam (1971)
- Apna Desh (1972)
- Chembarathy (1972)
- Panitheeratha Veedu (1973)
- Paruva Kaalam (1974)
- En Magan (1974)
- O Seeta Katha (1974)
- Bali Peetam (1975)
Hrithik Roshan (born 1974)
- Aasha (1980)
- Aap Ke Deewane (1980)
- Bhagwan Dada (1986)

S

Sabu (1924-1963)
- Elephant Boy (1937)
- The Drum (1938)
- The Thief of Bagdad (1940)
- Jungle Book (1942)
- Arabian Nights (1942)
Shivshakti Sachdev (born 1993)
- Bhabhi (2007-2008)
- Hero - Bhakti Hi Shakti Hai (2007)
- Balika Vadhu (2 episodes, 2008)
- Break Time Masti Time (2008-2009)
- Uttaran (2009)
- Sabki Laadli Bebo (2009-2011)
- Afsar Bitiya (1 episode, 2011)
Ritvik Sahore (born 2000)
- Ferrari Ki Sawaari (2012)
- Dangal (2016)
- The Good Karma Hospital (1 episode, 2017)
- Laakhon Mein Ek (season 1, 2017)
- Flames (2018-2023)
- Awkward Conversations with Parents (2018)
- Gauru: Journey of Courage (2018)
Namit Shah (born 2001)
- Jeet Jayenge Hum (2009)
- Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai (2009)
- Mata Ki Chowki (2009)
- Mitwa Phool Kamal Ke (2009)
- Break Ke Baad (2010)
- The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir (2012-2013)
- Main Krishna Hoon (2013)
- Ramaiya Vastavaiya (2013)
- Fear Files (2013-2014)
- Hasee Toh Phasee (2014)
- Raja Natwarlal (2014)
- Baal Veer (2014)
- Goldie Ahuja Matric Pass (2015)
- Khoob Ladi Mardaani...Jhansi Ki Rani (2019)
- Crime Patrol (2 episodes, 2019)
Fatima Sana Shaikh (born 1992)
- The Zee Horror Show (1 episode, 1996)
- Ishq (1997)
- Chachi 420 (1997)
- Bade Dilwala (1999)
- Khoobsurat (1999)
- One 2 Ka 4 (2001)
- Kitty Party (2002-2004)
- Aakheer (2007)
- Tahaan (2008)
- Ladies Special (2009)
- Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo (2009)
T. R. Silambarasan (born 1983)
- Oru Thayin Sabhatham (1987)
- En Thangai Kalyani (1988)
- Samsara Sangeetham (1989)
- Shanti Enathu Shanti (1991)
- Enga Veetu Velan (1992)
- Sabash Babu (1993)
- Pettredutha Pillai (1993)
- Rajadi Rajavan (1993)
- Oru Vasantha Geetham (1994)
- Thai Thangai Paasam (1995)
Neetu Singh (born 1958)
- Suraj (1966)
- Dus Lakh (1966)
- Do Kaliyaan (1968)
- Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1970)
- Pavitra Paapi (1970)
Sridevi (born 1963)
- Bala Bharatam (1972)
- Bhakta Tukaram (1973)
- Badi Panthulu (1972)
- Yashoda Krishna (1975)
- Julie (1975)
Tara Sutaria (born 1995)
- Big Bada Boom (2010)
- Best of Luck Nikki (cameo, 2 episodes, 2011-2012)
- The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir (26 episodes, 2012)
- Shake It Up (cameo, 2013)
- Oye Jassie (26 episodes, 2013-2014)

T

Tabassum (1944-2022)
- Bari Behen (1949)
- Jogan (1950)
- Deedar (1951)
- Baiju Bawra (1952)
Ayush Tandon (born 1998)
- 7 Khoon Maaf (2011)
- Life of Pi (2013)
- Bajirao Mastani (2015)
Nivetha Thomas (born 1995)
- My Dear Bhootham (2004-2007)
- Shivamayam (2004-2006)
- Raja Rajeswari (2005-2006)
- Arase (2007-2008)
- Thenmozhiyal (2008)
- Veruthe Oru Bharya (2008)
- Kuruvi (2008)
- Madhya Venal (2009)
- Pranayam (2011)
- Chaappa Kurish (2011)
- Poraali (2011)
- Thattathin Marayathu (2012)
- Romans (2013)
- Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham (2013)
Sucheta Trivedi (born 1976)
- Woh Saat Din (1983)

V

Vinayak Singh Oberoi (born 2006)
- Jai Kali Kalkattawali (1 and Half Episodes, 2017)
- ABP Ananda- High School E Bajimat (Commercial Advertisement, 2017)
- Karmaphal Daata Shani (2 and Half Episodes, Dubbing Artist, 2018)

W

Zaira Wasim (born 2000)
- Dangal (2016)
- Secret Superstar (2017)