On Children’s Day: Bollywood selects favourite child actor and children’s song

By Subhash K. Jha -

November 14, 2013 - 11:52 AM IST

Sushant Singh Rajput: "My favourite child actor is Jugal Hansraj in Masoom. He just melted your heart with his performance. My favourite children's song is 'Lukka Chuppi' from Rang De Basanti sung by Lataji and A R Rahman Sir."

Raj Kumar Yadav: "I really liked Jaden Smith in The Karate Kid. He's Will Smith's son."

On Children’s Day: Bollywood selects favourite child actor and children’s song

Rati Agnihotri: "My favourite child actor was Neetu Singh (Kapoor). She was excellent in the double role in Do Kaliyaan. I think 'Humko Mann Ki Shakti Dena' from the film Guddi is very inspiring for children."

Prosenjeet: "I think Master Alankar was very good as a child actor. I love the song 'Phoolon Ka Taaron Ka' from Hare Rama Hare Krishna."

Prabhu Dheva: "My favourite child artiste was Kamal Haasn Sir when he was a child he gave extraordinary performances just like when he grew up. My favourite children's son is 'Rail Gaadi' in the film Ashirwaad sung by Ashok Kumar."

Ram Kapoor: "My favourite child actor was Ehsaas. She played my daughter in Kkasam Se when she was 9 years old. She is not a child anymore. She is growing up to be a beautiful girl. But I will always remember her as my little daughter. My favourite children's song is 'Maa' from Taare Zameen Par."

Pooja Bhatt: "The best child actor and the one who ensured a National Award for Ajay Devgn in Zakhm was Kunal Khemu who played the young Devgn in the film."

Shiamak Davar: "Sachin Pilgaonkar was superb as Master Sachin in films like Manjhli Didi, Chanda Aur Bijli and Bramhachari. My favourite children's song is 'Chakke Pe Chakka' from Bramhachari."

Jackie Shroff: "My favourite child actor is Sachin Tendulkar when he plays on the field and favourite children's song 'Nanha Munha Rahi Hoon' (Son Of India) ."

Amole Gupte: "My favourite child actor is Partho Ghosh...and my favourite children's song 'Main Gaaoon Tum So Jaao' (Bramhachari) ."

Shabana Azmi: "My favourite child actor was Baby Naaz, and my favourite children's song is 'Nanhe Manhe Bachcha Teri Mutthi Mein Kya Hai' from the film Boot Polish."

Nimrat Kaur: "My favourite child actor would be Mcaulay Culkin from the Home Alone series. I absolutely loved it and him as a kid! And still remember how cute he was in the movies. My favourite children's song is 'Lakdee Ki Kaathee' from Masoom. It was my favourite song growing up and I still love it."

Mandira Bedi: "My favourite child actor would have to be Darsheel Safary. His performance in Taare Zameen Par was unmatched, heart wrenching and soulful. My favourite children's song is 'Lakdee Ki Kaathee' from Masoom."