From Child Artists to Leading Actresses: 5 Stars Who Have Grown Up on Screen

From making their debut as child artists to taking on lead roles, these actresses have grown up in front of the camera. Over the years, they have explored different roles across films television and web series building their own place in the entertainment industry.

1. Sara Arjun –
Sara Arjun started her journey as a child artist with Deiva Thirumagal. She later appeared in films like Jazbaa and Ponniyin Selvan. Today, she is taking on bigger roles, with bigger projects like Dhurandhar marking a new phase in her career.

2. Virti Vaghani –
Virti Vaghani began her career playing young Radha in the television show Jai Shri Krishna. She went on to appear in Mardaani 2 and the web series Aarya. She is now set to be seen in Suryaa: Ant se Aarambh Tak alongside Sunny Deol.

3. Zoya Afroz –
Zoya Afroz started acting at the age of three with films like Hum Saath Saath Hain and Mann. After exploring modelling and winning the Miss India International title, she returned to films with The Xpose. She was recently seen in Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web and is set to appear in upcoming romantic project Yeh Dil Sunn Raha Hai.

4. Mahima Makwana –
Mahima Makwana started acting as a child artist with television shows like Balika Vadhu and Miley Jab Hum Tum. She became popular with Sapne Suhaane Ladakpan Ke before moving to films with Antim: The Final Truth. She was recently seen in Musafir Cafe alongside Vikrant Massey.

5. Wamiqa Gabbi –
Wamiqa Gabbi made an early appearance in Jab We Met as a child artist. She later built her career across Hindi, Punjabi and South Indian films. From Godha and Jubilee to Khufiya, she has explored different roles and different projects. Her recent projects include Bhooth Bangla, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do and also Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam.