15 Famous Child Actors: Then and Now

Remember the cute duo from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai? Vicki the Robot from Small Wonder? That adorable kid from Tare Zameen Par? We have the deets of what they are up to now, and what they look like all grown up. Does a major double-take.

17 May, 2021

Remember the cute duo from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai? Vicki the Robot from Small Wonder? That adorable kid from Tare Zameen Par? We have the deets of what they are up to now, and what they look like all grown up. *Does a major double-take*.

Remember the cute kid from the hit nineties shows 'Shakalaka Boom Boom' and 'Just Mohabbat'?

1Aditya Kapadia ThenRemember the cute kid from the hit nineties shows 'Shakalaka Boom Boom' and 'Just Mohabbat'?

He is totally grown up now and engaged to his co-star Tanvi Thakkar!

2Aditya Kapadia NowHe is totally grown up now and engaged to his co-star Tanvi Thakkar!

Though this might seem a tad odd, it's perfectly normal for little girls to play boys on-screen. Ahaas played the role of Preity Zinta and Shah Rukh Khan's son in 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna'.

3Ahaas ChannaThough this might seem a tad odd, it's perfectly normal for little girls to play boys on-screen. Ahaas played the role of Preity Zinta and Shah Rukh Khan's son in 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna'.

Ahaas is still acting, and played the role of Lilly in the web series 'The Interns'.

4Ahaas ChannaAhaas is still acting, and played the role of Lilly in the web series 'The Interns'.

Crista appeared in the hit rom-com '13 going on 30' as a young Jennifer Garner

5Crista B Allen ThenCrista appeared in the hit rom-com '13 going on 30' as a young Jennifer Garner

Well, well, well! Crista did grow up with an uncanny resemblance to Jennifer. She is now set to star in an upcoming film called 'California Love'.

6Crista B AllenWell, well, well! Crista did grow up with an uncanny resemblance to Jennifer. She is now set to star in an upcoming film called 'California Love'.

Remember this young lad from 'Koi Mil Gaya'?

7Anuj Pandit SharmaRemember this young lad from 'Koi Mil Gaya'?

He's all grown up, and a legit actor. Anuj plays the role of Utpal on the show 'Bamini and Boys' on Disney Plus Hotstar Quix.

8Anuj Pandit Now He's all grown up, and a legit actor. Anuj plays the role of Utpal on the show 'Bamini and Boys' on Disney Plus Hotstar Quix.

Here's a face you will remember from hit movies like 'Pardes' and 'Rangeela'.

9Aditya NarayanHere's a face you will remember from hit movies like 'Pardes' and 'Rangeela'.

You have probably seen him around, but ICYMI, Aditya is the host of 'Indian Idol'. He was recently in the news for getting hitched.

10Aditya NarayanYou have probably seen him around, but ICYMI, Aditya is the host of 'Indian Idol'. He was recently in the news for getting hitched.

Ah, the much-loved 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' kids! You can't forget these two even if you tried. Especially the cute little boy who didn't say a word....until he did!

11Sana Saeed and Parzaan Dastur ThenAh, the much-loved 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' kids! You can't forget these two even if you tried. Especially the cute little boy who didn't say a word....until he did!

Sana is all grown up and shooting for her first digital show, '7th Sense', in Dubai.

12Sana Saeed NowSana is all grown up and shooting for her first digital show, '7th Sense', in Dubai.

Parzaan acted in a web series and lives in Mumbai married to his girlfriend Delna Shroff

13Parzaan DasturParzaan acted in a web series and lives in Mumbai married to his girlfriend Delna Shroff

Remember Lucy Dawson from 'I Am Sam', a role that won Dakota a SAG Award at the age of seven?

14Dakota FanningRemember Lucy Dawson from 'I Am Sam', a role that won Dakota a SAG Award at the age of seven?

Dakota is now a hit American actor, soon to star in the upcoming film 'The Nightingale'.

15Dakota FanningDakota is now a hit American actor, soon to star in the upcoming film 'The Nightingale'.

Another familiar face, Hansika was part of 'Shaka Laka Boom Boom', 'Koi Mil Gaya' and many other nineties productions.

16Hansika Motwani ThenAnother familiar face, Hansika was part of 'Shaka Laka Boom Boom', 'Koi Mil Gaya' and many other nineties productions.

Hansika has grown up to be a successful Telugu and Tamil actor. She also works towards many philanthropic causes, one of which raising breast cancer awareness amongst urban women.

17Hansika MotwaniHansika has grown up to be a successful Telugu and Tamil actor. She also works towards many philanthropic causes, one of which raising breast cancer awareness amongst urban women.

Darsheel became a household name in the 2000s after his incredible acting in 'Taare Zameen Par'.

18Darsheel SafaryDarsheel became a household name in the 2000s after his incredible acting in 'Taare Zameen Par'.

The actor recently did a music video and a cameo in the TV show called 'Butterflies'.

19Darsheel SafaryThe actor recently did a music video and a cameo in the TV show called 'Butterflies'.

Could we forget Vicki the Robot from 'Small Wonder'? That show pretty much sums up our childhoods.

20Tiffany Brisset ThenCould we forget Vicki the Robot from 'Small Wonder'? That show pretty much sums up our childhoods.

Tiffany is now married in LA, and does a lot of counselling and charity work.

21Tiffany Brisset NowTiffany is now married in LA, and does a lot of counselling and charity work.

No round-up of famous nineties kids can be complete without the 'Home Alone' star.

22Macaulay CulkinNo round-up of famous nineties kids can be complete without the 'Home Alone' star.

Macaulay is currently the publisher and CEO of a satirical pop culture website and podcast called Bunny Ears, and married to Brenda Song

23Macaulay Culkin NowMacaulay is currently the publisher and CEO of a satirical pop culture website and podcast called Bunny Ears, and married to Brenda Song

Speaking of 'Small Wonder', remember the Indian version? It starred Jhanak, who was also seen in 'Kal Ho Na Ho'.

24Jhanak ShuklaSpeaking of 'Small Wonder', remember the Indian version? It starred Jhanak, who was also seen in 'Kal Ho Na Ho'.

Well, Jhanak is now a successful archaeologist.

25Jhanak ShuklaWell, Jhanak is now a successful archaeologist.

I mean..how adorable was the kid from 'Jerry Maguire'!

26Jonathan Lipnicki ThenI mean..how adorable was the kid from 'Jerry Maguire'!

Jonathan recently starred in the horror-thriller motion picture Broil. Additionally, he has been an international spokesperson for Pediatric Chiropractic and Kids Day America/International and works with animal rights groups such as Pets and their Stars and the Nutz for Mutts group

27Jonathan Lipnicki Now Jonathan recently starred in the horror-thriller motion picture Broil. Additionally, he has been an international spokesperson for Pediatric Chiropractic and Kids Day America/International and works with animal rights groups such as Pets and their Stars and the Nutz for Mutts group

Lastly, remember the cute little girl from 'Makdee'?

28Shweta BasuLastly, remember the cute little girl from 'Makdee'?

Shweta is now a Netflix star, and you can catch her soon in 'India Lockdown'.

29Shweta Basu NowShweta is now a Netflix star, and you can catch her soon in 'India Lockdown'.

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15 Famous Child Actors: Then and Now

Remember the cute duo from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai? Vicki the Robot from Small Wonder? That adorable kid from Tare Zameen Par? We have the deets of what they are up to now, and what they look like all grown up. Does a major double-take.

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15 Famous Child Actors: Then and Now

Remember the cute duo from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai? Vicki the Robot from Small Wonder? That adorable kid from Tare Zameen Par? We have the deets of what they are up to now, and what they look like all grown up. *Does a major double-take*.

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Remember the cute duo from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai? Vicki the Robot from Small Wonder? That adorable kid from Tare Zameen Par? We have the deets of what they are up to now, and what they look like all grown up. Does a major double-take.