When we were kiuds, we didn’t have the privilage of watching things on mobiles or laptops. Netflix and chill’ was not an option for a ‘90s kid. But does that mean we had any less fun? We had the most amazing childhood ever and we remember how much we use to wait for our favorite shows to air on TV. Shows like Son Pari, Karishma Kaa Karishma, Shaka Laka Boom Boom, and so many others made growing up so memorable. If you’re curious about what your fave childhood TV actor looks like now, we got you covered.
1. Jhanak Shukla from Karishma Kaa Karishma
If you grew up watching Karishma Kaa Karishma, a remake of the 1980s American TV series Small Wonder, you know what a cutie she was. Not many know but she’s the daughter of popular TV actress Supriya Shukla. However, her most notable role till date was Gia, from Kal Ho Na Ho. Jhanak also featured in a Hollywood movie One Night with the King but is currently busy pursuing her studies.
2. Kinshuk Vaidya from Shaka Laka Boom Boom
Much before Kinshuk became popular as the boy with a magic pencil in Shaka Laka Boom Boom, he essayed the role of Prahlad in a mythological series, Vishnu Puran. The actor also featured in a popular 2000 film, Raju Chacha alongside Ajay Devgn and Kajol. He soon turned to Indian soaps and epic series, where he currently plays Arjuna in RadhaKrishn.
3. Tanvi Hegde from Son Pari
Fruity from Son Pari needs no introduction at all. Tanvi featured in almost 150 commercials and a bunch of movies as a child actor. Rahul, Pitaah, Viruddh… Family Comes First, Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!, and Chal Chalein are to name a few. However, she rose to fame with her TV stint, and Fruity remains her most popular character till date.
4. Karishma Acharya from Dekh Bhai Dekh
Remember Vishal’s little sister, the cutie Abha from the most popular sitcom in the ‘90s? Karishma turned her back to acting and is now a popular costume designer and stylist.
5. Hansika Motwani from Shaka Laka Boom Boom
Hansika is one of the leading actresses down south. Much before she got noticed in Koi…Mil Gaya, she was an established child actor on TV. From Son Pari to Karishma Kaa Karishma she was a constant in almost every kid’s show back then.
