From Siddharth Nigam to Avika Gor: How your favourite Indian child actors look now and what they’re doing

Many child actors who became fan favourites because of their hearty performances on popular TV shows are still in the industry. From Ashnoor Kaur to Avika Gor, many others have created successful careers, whether in the industry or in some other fields. Here are some of your beloved child stars and where they are now.

Siddharth Nigam was once known for his roles in ‘Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat’ and ‘Dhoom 3.’ As he grew up, he continued to thrive in the entertainment industry and has appeared in many other TV shows and movies. He is now best known for his lead role in ‘Alladin: Naam Toh Suna Hi Hoga’, as well as ‘Hero - Gayab Mode On’, ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’, as well as ‘Hai Junoon!’

Best known for her role in ‘Saath Nibhaana Saathiya’ and shouting ‘Gopi Ben,’ Ashnoor Kaur is another child actor who became popular as a kid and still continues to be a trailblazer in the industry. As of right now, she has appeared in multiple TV shows, films, and has also become a popular reality TV star. She was also recently praised for her feature in the latest season of ‘Bigg Boss’ hosted by Salman Khan. Some of her recent works include ‘Sanju,’ ‘Suman Indori,’ ‘Kisko Tha Pata,’ ‘School Friends,’ and ‘Prithvi Vallabh,’ among others.

From the early 2000s, Avika Gor was perhaps the most famous face on TV channels because of her role in the beloved show ‘Balika Vadhu.’ She also appeared in the popular TV series ‘Sasural Simar Ka’ for quite some time which made her a fan favourite in her early years. Since then, she has worked on many shows and films, primarily featuring in Hindi and Tamil language content. Some of her recent works include ‘1920: Horrors of the Heart,’ ‘Uyyala Jampala,’ ‘Bloody Ishq,’ ‘Vadhuvu,’ ‘Shanmukha,’ and many others. She and her husband, Milind Chandwani, recently shifted to Bangkok for Milind’s work opportunities.

Anushka Sen was once a household name for her portrayal in ‘Balveer’ and ‘Devok Ke Dev Mahadev’. Now she is conquering various industries at once as an adult. Sen has appeared in many TV shows over the years, and has also featured in a number of films. Not only that, but she has also managed to make a career in music, releasing a few songs such as ‘Chameleon,’ ‘Is This That Feeling,’ and ‘Superstar,’ to name a few. Some of her work in TV and film includes ‘Country of Blind,’ ‘Am I Next,’ ‘Khoob Ladi Mardaani – Jhansi Ki Rani,’ ‘Dil Dosti Dilemma,’ ‘Kill Dill - The Heartbreak Club,’ and ‘Hai Junoon!’

Avneet Kaur was once a contestant on ‘Dance India Dance Li'l Masters,’ which helped her enter the entertainment world. She later starred in ‘Meri Maa,’ ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5,’ ‘Savitri – Ek Prem Kahani,’ and ‘Ek Mutthi Aasmaan,’ all of which helped her gain momentum in the industry. Her series ‘Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga’ helped her skyrocket to fame. Now, she is an influencer and continues to work in TV and films. Some of the films she has appeared in include ‘Mardaani’ 1 and 2, ‘Qarib Qarib Singlle,’ ‘Tiku Weds Sheru,’ ‘Luv Ki Arrange Marriage,’ ‘Luv Ki Arrange Marriage,’ and her latest feature, ‘Love in Vietnam.’