List of Indian child actors

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 eighteen) 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)
  • Gumrah: End of Innocence (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)
  • Lilly the Witch: The Journey to Mandolan (2011)

• Master Chicoo (born 1950s)
  • 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)
  • Ghayal: Once Again (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

• Kamal Haasan (born 1954)
  • Kalathur Kannamma (1959)
  • Paadha Kannikkai (1962)
  • Kannum Karalum (1962)
  • Vaanampadi (1963)
  • Anandha Jodhi (1963)

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)

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)

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)
  • Sabujer Deshe (2002)
  • Seemantey Dnariye (2004)
  • Aleya (2004-2005)
  • Jaya (2004)
  • Light House (2004)
  • Neel Seemana (2004-2006)
  • Samparka (2004)
  • Seemantey Dnariye (2004)
  • Bagh Bandi Khela (2005)
  • Debi (2005)
  • Four Plus (2005)
  • Andar Mahal (2006-2007)
  • Biswa Arjun (2006)
  • Priyotama (2006)
  • Sadhak Bama Khyapa (2006)
  • Drishti Pradip (2008)
  • Ek Nadir Galpo (2015)
  • Aay Tobe Sohochori (2021)

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)
  • Aagaah: The Warning (2011)
  • Luv Ka The End (2011)
  • Haar Jeet (2011-2012)
  • Phulwa (2011-2012)
  • Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein (1 episode, 2012)
  • Savdhaan India: Crime Alert (1 episode, 2012)
  • Gumrah: End of Innocence (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)
  • Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani (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)

W

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