Who is Naomika Saran? Meet Dimple Kapadia’s glamorous granddaughter and Bollywood’s new star kid

Naomika Saran is fast emerging as a fresh face to watch out for, thanks to her charm and family connections in the film industry.

Granddaughter of Rajesh Khanna

The 18-year-old is the granddaughter of Bollywood’s first superstar Rajesh Khanna and celebrated actress Dimple Kapadia. She is the daughter of former actor Rinke Khanna and businessman Sameer Saran, making her the niece of Twinkle Khanna and actor Akshay Kumar.



Family that breathes cinema

Born into a family deeply rooted in cinema, Naomika appears to be carrying forward the legacy of the Khanna-Kapadia clan. Her grandfather Rajesh Khanna ruled the silver screen in the 1970s, while her grandmother Dimple Kapadia continues to leave a lasting impression with her powerful roles. Both her mother Rinke, and aunt Twinkle had their stints in films before stepping away from the limelight. Her uncle Akshay Kumar is already one of the biggest superstars in Indian film industry.

Her education and social media status

Naomika completed her schooling in Mumbai and later attended St. Xavier’s College. She is currently pursuing her higher education at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts — an institution known for producing globally renowned talents in acting, filmmaking, and the performing arts. Her Instagram bio reads “+91 | nyu tisch’27,” confirming her status as a student of the arts and her long-term vision for a career in the creative field.

Though still under the radar of the mainstream film industry, Naomika is slowly gaining popularity online. With over 13,000 followers on Instagram, her social media posts often go viral, especially because of her striking resemblance to Aunt Twinkle Khanna. Many fans affectionately call her Twinkle’s “carbon copy.” Her style, charisma, and natural beauty have already caught the attention of the digital world. She also shares a close bond with her cousin Aarav Bhatia, son of Akshay and Twinkle.