Although the recent film Shivaay focuses on the portrayal of Ajay Devgn as this unbelievable superman like character, child actor Abigail Eames's wonderful performance certainly deserves a special mention. The British actress who has previously appeared on Mr Selfridge and Doctor Who stole hearts as the daughter of Devgn who cannot speak. Indeed over the years Bollywood has seen some wonderful performances by child actors that have made them truly unforgettable. Here's a look at a few adorable young stars
Harshaali Malhotra
The seven year old emerged as a star following her memorable performance as a deaf and mute character in the Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan starred ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan.’ Malhotra played a Pakistani Mulsim girl named Shahida who finds herself in India by mistake and with the help of an Indian travels back to her homeland. Apart from this, Malhotra has also appeared in many television shows like Jodha Akbar and Laut Aao Trisha aside from plenty of commercials.
Hansika Motwani
She was a favorite among many kids growing up in the 90's as a lead character in popular TV show ‘Shaka Laka Boom Boom’ before landing a role in ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ starring opposite Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta. The actress is now all grown up and pursuing a film career in the south Indian movie industry.
Darsheel Safarey
It was one of those films that you could watch over and over again and still never tire of it. And the film ‘Taare Zameen Par’ turned Darsheel Safarey into a household name as his enactment of a role of an autistic child won him plenty of accolades Since then, he has been showcased in a different light from other Bollywood child actors for the amount of resourcefulness in his acting skills.
Partho Gupte
Filmmaker Amol Gupte's decision to cast his son Partho Gupte in his film ‘Stanley Ka Dabba’ was spot on and the low-key film which went on to become a surprise hit earned Partho the National Award for Best Child Artist. The little boy went on to give yet another memorable performance in ‘Hawaa Hawaai’ in which he was a kid from the lower tiers of society who wished to learn skating.
Harsh Mayar
Harsh Mayar went on to win the national award for the best child actor for his portrayl of a village kid who was on a mission to find his idol former Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam. Apart from this he has acted in films like Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid and Desires of the Heart and been a part of popular tv show Gumrah.
Ayesha Kapur
Another National award winner, Ayesha Kapoor was lauded for her brilliant acting in the role of a blind child with an attitude problem in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 2005 film, Black. The founder of popular accesories line Ayesha, the youngster has hopes of becoming a full time actress in the near future.
Parzan Dastur
This little boy is one of the most familiar face on television. The little boy who became famous as Bablu in the Dhara oil ad went on to act in memorable films like ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ (KKHH), ‘Sikander’, Break Ke Baad and Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gaam.
