It is a common occurrence in Bollywood and Tollywood for the stars to have their offspring step on to the same arena as themselves. There’s a certain routine and precedence that paves the way for these young aspirants. We take a look at sons and daughters of Kolly stars who are trying their luck on the big screen.
Jhanvi
This gorgeous daughter of Bollywood diva Sridevi and Boney Kapoor is often seen accompanying her mom at numerous filmy occasions and has formed a good rapport with the key people in the industry. Though many Tamil filmmakers have already tried to lure Jhanvi, she is keen on being launched in a Bollywood film. It’s about time she gets offered a lead role by a renowned banner.
Kalidas
Kalidas with father Jayaram
Son of film couple Jayaram and Parvathy, Kalidas started as a child artiste and even won a National Award for Best Child actor. When he grew up, although many big filmmakers came forward to launch him as a hero, Kalidas chose to act in a film by Balaji Dharaneetharan of Oru Pakka Kathai fame. The movie is in the final stage of production.
Dhruv Krishna
Chiyaan Vikram’s son Dhruv Krishna, who is studying in the 11th grade, will be launched by none other than Shankar, the showman of Tamil cinema in his production venture, with the director yet to be decided on.
Balakrishna Kola: He is the son of ace editor Kola Bhaskar who is famous for working on many Selvaraghavan movies. Bhaskar is producing his son Balakrishna’s debut venture which is a bilingual in Tamil and Telugu, the story of which has been penned by Selva. Titled Malai Neratthu Mayakkam in Tamil and Nannu Vadali Neevu Polevule in Telugu the film is being directed by Selva’s wife Gitanjali. The movie has Wamiqa Gabbi as the heroine and is almost complete.
Baby Nainika
Meena with her daughter
Four-year-old Nainika is the daughter of actress Meena, who started her career as a child artiste. This ‘Jr. Meena’ is being introduced by director Atlee in his upcoming untitled venture with Vijay. Sources say that Nainika will be seen as the daughter of Vijay in the film, which is produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu.
Siddharth: Actress turned politician Jaya Prada is launching nephew Siddharth, who has been grooming himself for K’town, in Uyire Uyire. Hansika plays his love interest in UU which is a remake of the Telugu flick Ishq directed by Rajashekar. The film will be produced under Jaya Prada’s home banner and will hit cinema halls soon.
Kevin
He is the son of yesteryear actress-and-item-girl Anuradha. Kevin will debut with the movie Enna Pidichirukka, which is directed by Subburaj. Anuradha’s daughter Abhinayashree is also a well-known item-dancer and choreographer in Tamil cinema and Tollywood.
Anshu Malika
12-year- old Anshu Malika is the daughter of yesteryear top heroine Roja and director Selvamani. The story goes that after spotting Anshu at an event, many producers and directors came forward to launch her in their films. Roja, who is currently an active politician, gave her green signal for her daughter to act, and is only waiting for a suitable banner to come along.
Kaashif Rafiq
He is Oscar winner AR Rahman’s nephew and son of Fathima Rafiq. Kaashif is debuting as a composer with an upcoming movie Maeim which is produced by AP Sreethar.
