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Kamal Haasan
At the tender age of four, Kamal Haasan made his acting debut in Kalathur Kannamma in 1960. His performance as a child in the film was widely praised, and he even won the President's Gold Medal (Rashtrapati Award) for it.
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Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan first appeared on screen in the 1973 film Yaadon Ki Baaraat as a child artist, years before becoming one of Bollywood’s most celebrated actors.
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Sridevi
Sridevi began her acting career at just four years old, making her debut as a child artist in the film Thunaivan.
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Urmila Matondkar
In 1983, Urmila Matondkar made her mark as a child artist in the critically praised film Masoom. Her natural talent and emotive expressions were evident from the very beginning.
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Hrithik Roshan
Before rising to fame as Bollywood’s heartthrob, Hrithik Roshan made his on-screen debut in Aasha (1980) as a child artist.
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Alia Bhatt
Before rising to fame as one of Bollywood’s top actors, Alia Bhatt made her silver screen debut as a child artist in the 1999 film Sangharsh. Though her role was brief, it marked the start of an extraordinary career.
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Kunal Kemmu
Kunal Kemmu began his acting journey as a child artist, winning hearts with standout roles in Raja Hindustani, Zakhm, and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke. His emotional depth and screen presence made a strong impact early on.
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