Every year there is a new bunch of talent that comes into the industry to fulfil their dreams of becoming stars. Some are outsiders and some are star kids. Respect earned by their star parents that celeb children have it easy in the industry. Unfortunately, that is not true. Apart from coming from a ‘filmy’ background, they need to have the talent, dedication, and luck to make it large. There have been many instances where despite being given a spectacular launch, celeb kids did not survive for too long in the film industry.
5. Varun Dhawan
Born: 24 April 1987, Father: David Dhawan, First Film: Student of the Year, Education: Nottingham Trent University, Dhawan made his acting debut in 2012 with Johar’s, film Student of the Year alongside Sidharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt. Popular Movies: Main Tera Hero(2014), Student of the Year(2012), ABCD 2(2015).
4. Ranbir Kapoor
Born: 28 September 1982, Father: Late Rishi Kapoor, First Film: Saawariya, Education: School of Visual Arts Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, Ranbir swept his way into Bollywood films despite the disastrous debut film Saawariya with Sonam Kapoor. He is the grandson of Raj Kapoor and son of the Late Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh. Popular Movies: Barfi! (2012), Sanju (2018), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013).
3. Alia Bhatt
Born: 15 March 1993, Father: Mahesh Bhatt, First Film: Student of the Year, Education: Jamnabai Narsee School, the actress started her career with a dream launch in Karan Johar’s Student of the Year alongside Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan. Popular Movies: RRR (2022), Raazi (2018), Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022).
2. Shahid Kapoor
Born: 25 February 1981, Father: Pankaj Kapur, Mother: Neelima Azeem, First Film: Ishq Vishk, Education: SVKM’s Mithibai College of Arts Chauhan Institute Of Science And Amrutben Jivanlal College Of Commerce And Economics, Shahid appeared as a background dancer in a few films of the 90s. He made an appearance in the lead role for his super hit debut romantic comedy film Ishq Vishq, he won a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. Popular Movies: Kabir Singh (2019), Haider (2014), Udta Punjab (2016).
1. Hrithik Roshan
Born: 10 January 1974, Father: Rakesh Roshan, Mother: Neelima Azeem, First Film: Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, Education: Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics, After having appeared in films as a child actor in the 1980s, Roshan made his film debut in a leading role in Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai for which he earned Filmfare Awards for Best Actor and Best Male Debut. Popular Movies: Koi… Mil Gaya (2003), Krrish (2006), Krrish 3 (2013).
