From Shriya Sharma to Ulka Gupta: TV child actors and their amazing transformation

Child actors have always entertained audiences by portraying popular characters on television or in films. They have also succeeded in remaining in the hearts of viewers after all these years. While a few of them grew older to excel on the television set, others faded away with the passage of time. Let's take a look at TV actors who transformed amazingly after they grew up:

Child actor Siddharth Nigam began his Bollywood career as a child artist in famous Bollywood film Dhoom. In this big-budget film, he played a double role. The 18-year-old is a hottie now. The actor, who has appeared in shows such as Mahakumbh, Chakravartin Ashok Samrat, Chandranandini, and Peshwa Bajirao, has always had a fit body and is a gymnast too. He keeps posting photos of his toned physique, showing off his six-pack abs. The actor began his acting career on television with 'Mahakumbh - Ek Rahasya' and has come a long way since then. The actor will now be seen in Salman Khan starrer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan along with actress Shehnaaz Gill.

Sanju aka Kinshu Vaidya, the boy who once enchanted everyone with his magical pencil that could bring everything he drew to life, is a grown up boy. He went on to do films after having played the main character on Shaka Laka Boom Boom. He is currently seen in Woh Toh Hai Albelaa as Nakul Choudhary.

Anushka Sen, who performed as a child actress and portrayed young Parvati in Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev, is now an adult. The actress has turned into a glamorous woman and appears to be a completely different person. Her Instagram account is filled with stylish photos of the actress boldly posing for the cameras. Anushka has also appeared in a number of shows, including Yahan Main Ghar Ghat Kheli, Amrit Manthan, and Haar Jeet, to name a few. She was also seen in Balveer. Currently the actress is all set to be seen in her first international film with South Korean actors, the actress has been busy shooting for her first K - film with the famous directors from the industry.

She began her career as a dancer as a contestant on Dance India Dance Lil' Masters, but later switched to acting and appeared in shows such as Meri Maa, Savitri, Ek Mutthi Aasmaan, and Humari Sister Didi, to name a few. She also appeared in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa as Darsheel Safary's choreographer partner and was seen in Chandranandini. Avneet looks stunning now and will be soon seen in a Bollywood film Tiku weds Sheru opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Avneet, who was a huge fan following on social media, has also appeared in the new music video Kesariyo Rang.

Sneha aka Shriya Sharma, the child actress from Kasautii Zindagi Kay, has grown up to become a popular actress in the south film industry. The actress, who wowed audiences in shows such as Boogie Woogie, Carry on Shekhar, Kanhaiya, Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hain, and many others, is now romancing South Indian actors in regional films. Shriya has grown into a stunning woman with numerous hit films to her name. She is also the winner of several TV awards.

Although she began her career as a child actor in Bollywood, she soon moved on to the television industry. Ahsaas has appeared in several television shows, including Devon Ke Dev Mahadev, Crime Patrol, CID, Savdhaan India, and Ganga. Apart from that Ahsaas was recently seen in many webseries like Mismatched 2 and Modern Love Mumbai.

Remember Phulwa? If so, you'll be surprised to see how the little child artist has magically transformed into a grown-up girl with lady-like mannerisms. Yes, the star child Jannat Zubair has matured into a lovely lady who has played the lead in 'Tu Aashiqui.' Jannat has always loved to take risks and therefore she participated as one of the contestants in Rohit Shetty’s famous TV show Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 and interestingly she was the youngest participant of the show.

Remember Fruity from Mrunal Kulkarni's Son Pari? The adorable little actress has appeared in a number of films, including Gaja Gamini, Champion, Rahul, Isha, Pitaah, Durga, Muniya (Rudra's daughter), and Viruddh. Vaah, your family comes first! Chal Chalein, Life Ho Toh Aisi! Aside from that, Tanvi has appeared in over 150 commercials. Her small-screen career, however, came to an end after Sonpari.

Avika Gor aka Choti Anandi, one of the most famous child actors of all times, looks completely unrecognisable now. She played the role of a child bride in Balika Vadhu. The actress went on to appear in Sasural Simar Ka, which catapulted her to stardom. She was also seen at the Cannes Film Festival with her Sasural Simar Ka co-star, Manish Raisinghan. Aside from her television career, the actress has dabbled in Hindi and geographical cinema. She came back on television with the show Na Aana Iss Des Laado but she is now focussing on her movie career.

The actress, who performed as Manu in Jhansi Ki Rani, is now a beautiful lady. She is busy playing the lead role in Banni Chow Home Delivery as Banni Yuvan Singh Rathod.

Jhanak Shukla aka Karishma is the adorable blue-eyed daughter of reputed actress Supriya Shukla. The little star captivated everyone in the Hindi adaptation Karishma Ka Karishma, and the American show was called Little Wonder. She is currently pursuing her studies.

Jennifer Winget made her TV debut with one of the most loved kids show Shaka Laka Boom Boom as Piya. Jennifer is one of the well-known actresses from the TV industry, although she was adorable as a kid but her transformation has left everyone stunned. Jennifer currently has done a web series with Ekta Kapoor called Code M. The actress has worked in many famous shows like Kasauti Zindagi Kay, Kkusum, Dill Mill Gayye, Beyhadh and many more.