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Bollywood star kids who failed to impress despite grand debuts

TOI Entertainment Desk
| ETimes.in | Last updated on - Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 IST
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Athiya Shetty – Style Over Substance?

Daughter of action star Suniel Shetty, Athiya made her debut opposite Sooraj Pancholi in Hero. Despite fashionista status and brand endorsements, her acting career didn’t take flight. Films like Mubarakan didn’t help her case either, and she’s been away from the big screen since.

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Esha Deol – The Dream Girl’s Daughter Who Couldn’t Charm the Box Office

With Hema Malini and Dharmendra as parents, Esha Deol had all eyes on her when she debuted with Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe (2002). Though she had a few hits like Dhoom, her career never really took off. Poor script choices and a lack of screen presence led to her fading from the spotlight.

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Fardeen Khan – A Grand Launch That Fizzled Fast

Son of actor-director Feroz Khan, Fardeen had a flashy debut with Prem Aggan (which even won him a controversial Filmfare Best Debut award). Despite a few hits, legal troubles and inconsistent acting choices marred his career. He eventually disappeared from mainstream cinema.

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Harman Baweja – Dubbed the 'Next Hrithik'

Hyped as Bollywood’s next big thing, Harman Baweja debuted with Love Story 2050, which was heavily promoted but flopped at the box office. Despite multiple chances, audiences just didn’t connect with him, and comparisons with Hrithik Roshan didn’t help. Eventually, he quietly exited the film scene.

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Jackky Bhagnani – From Actor to Producer After Cold Box Office Runs

Despite being the son of producer Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky couldn’t find success as a lead actor. Films like Kal Kissne Dekha and Ajab Gazabb Love flopped, prompting him to switch gears and focus on producing films under his family banner.

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Mahaakshay Chakraborty (Mimoh) – Disco Dancer’s Son, Disappointing Start

Mimoh debuted with Jimmy (2008), a film that tanked and was panned for its performances. Despite trying his luck in a few more projects, nothing clicked. His career never really took off despite being the son of veteran star Mithun Chakraborty.

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Sooraj Pancholi – Big Launch, Bigger Letdown

Launched by Salman Khan in Hero (2015), Sooraj Pancholi had a dream debut. But the film flopped, and controversies surrounding Jiah Khan’s death overshadowed his career. Since then, his screen appearances have been minimal and far from impactful.

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Uday Chopra – Chopra Legacy, But No Spark

As the son of legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra and brother of Aditya Chopra, Uday Chopra had an enviable launch with Mohabbatein. While he stayed in the limelight with the Dhoom series, his performances failed to impress. He later shifted focus to production and left acting behind.

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