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News18
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Remember This Child Star Who Played Big B's Younger Version In 70s? This Is What He Does Now
Alankar Joshi was a popular child actor in 70s-80s Bollywood. He acted in over 100 films, including 'Deewar' and 'Sita Aur Geeta', playing young Amitabh Bachchan in many Master Alankar, a popular child actor from the 1970s and 80s known for playing the younger version of Amitabh Bachchan in several hit films, is now a successful businessman in the United States. Once a familiar face in Bollywood, Alankar Joshi left the film industry to start a new life abroad, where he now runs a company reportedly worth over Rs 200 crore. Alankar Joshi worked in over 100 Hindi films, leaving behind memorable roles in classics like Sita Aur Geeta, Majboor, and Deewar. His entry into Deewar was suggested by none other than Amitabh Bachchan himself, as revealed by Alankar Joshi's sister and renowned actress Pallavi Joshi. Apart from portraying Amitabh's younger version on screen, Alankar Joshi also shared frames with legends such as Dilip Kumar and Rishi Kapoor. Despite gaining immense popularity at a young age, Alankar Joshi eventually stepped away from acting. He explored direction and production in Marathi cinema for a while, before making a life-changing move to the US. There, he began a career in software programming. After working for two years in a tech firm, he co-founded his own company with a friend. According to media reports, nearly three decades later, Alankar Joshi's venture is now valued at approximately Rs 200 crore. He now lives in America with his wife and three children, twin daughters, who are pursuing acting in Hollywood, and a son focused on building a singing career. Alankar Joshi hails from a family deeply rooted in the arts. His elder sister, Padmashree Joshi, is a prominent actress in Marathi cinema, while his younger sister, Pallavi Joshi, is a celebrated actress and the wife of filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri. Alankar Joshi's journey is a testament to the power of reinvention. From a beloved child star in Bollywood to a successful entrepreneur overseas, his story stands as a source of inspiration for many. Much like Alankar Joshi, several child actors of that era chose to walk away from the screen. Master Ravi Valecha, famously called 'Chhota Amitabh', worked in films like Amar Akbar Anthony and Coolie before carving out a career in the hospitality industry. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
High Court points to Sita Aur Geeta and Ram Lakhan, asks why CBFC objects to title of Janaki vs State of Kerala
The Kerala High Court on Friday asked what the problem was with the title of the Malayalam film, Janaki vs State of Kerala, after the Central Board of Film Certification demanded that it be changed. The producers of the film, starring actor and Union minister Suresh Gopi, approached the High Court against the delay in CBFC certification for the film that had been scheduled for release on Friday (June 27). Following opposition to the CBFC's first demand for a change in the title of the film, the matter was taken up by the Revising Committee of the board, which also called for the name change. The word the CBFC wants changed is Janaki, another name for Goddess Sita, which is also the name of the main character in the film. When the matter came up for hearing in the High Court, Justice N Nagaresh pointed out there had been several films that have names of Gods in the title, and that there had so far been no problem. 'Then, how come for Janaki there is a complaint?' the judge asked. The court observed that there had been films such Sita Aur Geeta (1972) and Ram Lakhan (1989). The CBFC informed the court that it had issued a notice to the producers, saying the film could be sanctioned for public exhibition if they carry out a change in the name of the lead character, Janaki, from the title and from dialogue. The notice also said the Revising Committee came to the conclusion. It said the film deals with mature content, which includes sexual crime against women, strong sexual language/words, references to drugs, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Considering the same, the Revising Committee unanimously recommended the grant of 'UA 16+' with the modifications. Subsequently, the court directed the CBFC to place the notice before it on the next day of hearing on June 30, even asking the film producers to either reply to the notice or appeal against it. Supreme Court advocate and Rajya Sabha member Haris Beeran, who appeared for the producer, Cosmos Entertainment, said the board has no right to issue such a notice. It is untenable under the cinematograph certification rules. 'We are going to challenge the notice as filing a reply will only further delay the release of the film,' he said.
