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 195x)
 * 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

 * 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)


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


 * Harsh Kumar (born 2007)
 * Zomato (2023)
 * Swiggy (2022)
 * ShareChat (2021)
 * Domino's (2022)
 * Agoda (2023)
 * Blinkit (2024)

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)
 * Jishnu Raghavan (1979-2016)
 * Kilipattu (1987)

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

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)

V

 * Vinayak Singh Oberoi (born 2006)
 * Jai Kali Kalkattawali (1 and Half Episodes, 2017)
 * ABP Ananda- High School E Bajimat (Commercial Advertisement, 2017)
 * Karmaphal Daata Shani ( 2 and Half Episodes, Dubbing Artist, 2018)

W

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