From Ranbir Kapoor to Alia Bhatt, looking at the most successful star-kids

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02-05-2025

Though they hail from film families, these actors have established themselves as prominent figures with sheer hard work, and dedication. Take a look: read more
Beyond being an industry of glamour and glitz, Bollywood is also home to many substantial actors hailing from film backgrounds. Very often, audiences have talked about their privilege and easy access to stepping into films. However, their journeys haven't been a cakewalk. Though they hail from film families, these actors have established themselves as prominent figures with sheer hard work, and dedication. Take a look:
Ranbir Kapoor
Hailing from the Kapoor empire, Ranbir Kapoor has established himself as a powerhouse performer. He has showcased versatility throughout his vibrant filmography. With films like Rockstar, Barfi, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Sanju, and others, Ranbir has proven to be a dynamic actor for portraying his range and proving his acting flair across genres, thereby earning a massive fanbase and much-deserved recognition.
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*Alia Bhatt:*
Daughter of filmmakers Mahesh Bhatt and Soni Razdan, Alia Bhatt started off as the lively girl Shanaya in Student Of The Year, and cemented herself as a one-of-a-kind actress throughout her film journey, till the latest release, Jigra. The National Award-winning star has delivered standout performances in acclaimed films like Darlings, Highway, Raazi, and more, giving meaning to her hard-earned stardom. With each role, Alia has peeled layers of her past performances, and has only levelled up her game with new ones!
Shahid Kapoor
Son of the legendary actor, Pankaj Kapur, Shahid Kapoor ventured into films at a very young age, and began solidifying himself within his first film itself. Throughout his career, Shahid picked up genre-defying films and varied roles only to serve masterclass performances in Kaminey, Jab We Met, Padmaavat, Kabir Singh, Haider, and others. Be it Aditya Kashyap or Maharawal Ratan Singh, Shahid has showcased shades of versatility and has made a mark by choosing offbeat and unconventional roles.
Son of the celebrated filmmaker David Dhawan, Varun Dhawan has proven to be a promising actor of the modern cinema. He has proven his mettle across films like Badlapur, Baby John, Bhediya and others, and has effortlessly managed to gauge the audience's attention with his screen presence. Varun brings a sense of grit and lightheartedness to his roles, respectively, proving to be the right fit for his characters, always!
Alaya F
An interesting and unexpected choice for this list is Alaya F, daughter of Pooja Bedi. Alaya F ventured into films with Jawaani Jaaneman and made a fantastic debut. Since then, she has created an unconventional arc with her film choices, including Freddy, Srikanth, U-Turn, and Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat. Alaya brings a quiet intensity and seriousness to her roles without the additional fanfare, and she continues to surprise both audiences and critics. As an underrated talent among star kids, she's steadily earning her place and is solidifying herself as a substantial actress to watch out for.
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These actors have let their work speak louder than those calling them a product of nepotism, and have gained prominence by stepping on the ladder of success independently.