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Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Avneet Kaur, Anushka Sen, Jannat Zubair; From small screen to streaming stars: How these child actors grew into OTT icons
Once known for their innocent faces on Indian television, these child actors have gracefully grown into confident, versatile performers in the fast-paced world of OTT entertainment. Their journeys—from daily soaps and reality shows to powerful digital roles—reflect not just personal evolution, but also how India's content landscape has transformed. With diverse roles, global recognition, and dedicated fan bases, these stars are proving that early fame was just the beginning. Ahsaas Channa: From Divine Roles to Digital Darling Many remember her as the lovable child in Oh My Friend Ganesha and from mythological shows like Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev , but Ahsaas Channa has since reinvented herself as a prominent face on the web. With popular shows like Girls Hostel , Kota Factory , and Sisters , Ahsaas has carved out a strong digital identity. Her ability to portray layered, relatable young characters has made her one of the most loved names among Gen Z OTT audiences. Avneet Kaur: From Dancing Star to Digital Diva Avneet Kaur began her journey at the age of 8 with Dance India Dance – Li'l Masters , impressing everyone with her charm and talent. She smoothly transitioned into TV with shows like Meri Maa and rose to fame with Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga as the leading lady. Now, she's exploring her place in the OTT universe with projects like Babbar Ka Tabbar and Party Till I Die , while also maintaining a strong presence across social media platforms. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Jolie-Pitt Family Shows Support For Shiloh's Change Drivepedia Undo Anushka Sen: A Global Face in the Making Starting with Yahaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli , Anushka Sen grew to prominence with shows like Baal Veer and Jhansi Ki Rani . On OTT, she's impressed with Dil Dosti Dilemma and Crash , building a strong connect with digital viewers. But Anushka's ambitions now span beyond India. She became the Honorary Ambassador of Korean Tourism in 2023 , and has worked on her first Korean film Asia , and show Crush . Speaking exclusive to Etimes, Anushka said, 'I like to focus on multiple things and I'm capable of doing that because I love what I do.I feel I'm representing India globally, and that makes me happy.' Anushka Sen Returns from Cannes in Style Jannat Zubair: From Phulwa to Fierce Competitor Jannat Zubair, who won hearts as the little girl Phulwa on Colors TV, has steadily built her career with a range of TV roles. As she grew older, she explored reality TV through Khatron Ke Khiladi and is currently seen in the reality game show The Traitors . With a strong digital following and polished presence, Jannat continues to expand her creative choices. Siddharth Nigam: From Ashoka to Action-Filled Avatars Siddharth Nigam started strong with his Bollywood debut as young Aamir Khan in Dhoom 3 , and quickly became a TV star with roles in Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat , Chandra Nandini , and Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga . On OTT, he's taken on more stylised, modern roles in series like Escaype Live , Amly , Blue Tick , and Hai Junoon , signaling his readiness to experiment and evolve with the times. Rajat Tokas: From Historical Hero to OTT Explorer Rajat Tokas became a household name with historical TV dramas like Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan and Jodha Akbar . Known for his intense expressions and quiet strength, he's now exploring more nuanced and darker characters in digital storytelling. While his OTT projects are still under wraps, the actor is clearly preparing for a shift in tone and medium. Mahima Makwana: Quietly Bold, Steadily Rising Mahima Makwana started young with TV shows like Balika Vadhu and Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke . Today, she stands tall alongside Bollywood heavyweights like Emraan Hashmi and Naseeruddin Shah in her OTT project Showtime and the gritty political drama Rangbaaz . Speaking to the ETimes, she confessed feeling the weight of responsibility: 'It's like carrying a huge responsibility on one's shoulders. I'm already very critical of my work and push myself constantly. But getting to work with names like Dharma Productions is a dream come true. It's something I never thought was possible—but maybe I manifested it.' These actors—once beloved as child stars—are now redefining themselves through powerful OTT roles. Their journeys reflect more than personal ambition; they signal a generational shift in Indian entertainment, where screens may have changed, but talent continues to shine brighter than ever. As storytelling evolves and boundaries blur, these young performers stand as proof that early fame doesn't fade—it transforms.
Pink Villa
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who is Gagan Arora? From AD in Stree to actor in Saif Ali Khan-led Jewel Thief, here's all about Lafangey's Rohan
Lafangey was just released a couple of days back on Amazon MX Player, and since then, it has become the talk of the town. The coming-of-age drama explores how youngsters navigate the balance between career and romance amidst significant emotional turmoil. There is one character in the show, Rohan, played by Gagan Arora, who has grabbed all the eyeballs. In case you are one of them, then we have brought all the details about the actor that you will be quite interested in knowing about. Gagan Arora's childhood Gagan Arora was born on September 16, 1993, in New Delhi. He completed his schooling at National Victor Public School in the city and then earned a bachelor's degree in commerce from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College. When he was a part of Delhi University, his love for acting was born. The Lafangey star actively participated in the college dramatics society and performed in street plays. He then shifted to Mumbai with the intention of advancing his love for acting. Arora studied filmmaking at Mumbai's Xavier Institute of Communication. This paved his way into the glamor world. How did Gagan Arora enter the acting world? Not many are aware that Gagan started off as an assistant director on a very popular film. This movie is none other than Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor starrer Stree. He was Amar Kaushik's AD for this film, and this was the beginning of never looking back for him. Later, he went on to make his acting debut in The Viral Fever's College Romance. Gagan received quite a lot of praise for this. The actor then went on to star in series like Girls Hostel, Basement Company, and 4 Thieves. In 2019, he starred in a short film titled Padh Le Basanti, which was directed by Sangram Naiksatam. In 2019, Arora made his acting debut in Ujda Chaman starring Sunny Singh and Maanvi Gagroo. Despite playing a supporting role, his acting was praised by critics. In 2022, he appeared in Madhuri Dixit's Netflix show, The Fame Game. He was also part of the Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat starrer Jewel Thief, which was released on Netflix a couple of months ago. About Lafangey The show revolves around the story of 3 childhood friends and how they navigate the challenges life throws at them. The coming-of-age show stars Harsh Beniwal, Gagan Arora, Barkha Singh, Anud Singh Dhaka, Ranjan Raj, and Saloni Gaur in pivotal roles. Gagan's character is stuck between an ambitious dream and real-life challenges. His emotional turmoil becomes the main plot of the show.
