Star kids are always in the spotlight, whether they step into films or choose their own paths. rom rare public appearances to social media buzz, the children of Bollywood’s biggest names are watched closely. But what are these young stars really like, and how do they navigate the glare of fame?Fashion designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla recently shared their insights on the journey, interests, and talents of some of these star kids
Agastya Nanda is in good hands
Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson, Agastya Nanda will be next seen in director Sriram Raghavan’s war drama ‘Ikkis’. Speaking about him, In an episode of The Namrata Zakaria Show, Sandeep Khosla said, “I think he is going to be very good. He is also in very good hands. Sriram Raghavan is a fantastic director.”Abu Jani added, “We also wish him the best because he has got the talent and he will do well.” Clearly, the designers believe Agastya has the talent and guidance to succeed.
Naomika Saran described as polite and grounded
The conversation turned to Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia’s granddaughter Naomika, who is already a paparazzi favourite. Abu Jani said, “When we meet these children…calling them children because they are born in front of us. They are very well brought up. Even Dimple’s girls are very well brought up. When we meet them, they greet you and wish you first.”Sandeep Khosla added, “But also, the times have changed today. Children are now very independent. Earlier, we could say that Abhishek do this or Shweta do that, but now kids take their own decisions. It’s not even Rinke deciding for Naomi what to do, it’s Naomi herself who decides for herself. She is a very attractive girl, very polite and very well brought up. But, she is like any other teenage girl, very very normal.”
Ibrahim Ali Khan is called the new age Salman Khan
The designers also spoke about Ibrahim Ali Khan, son of Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh. They described him as a ‘born star’ with a unique charm. “He is a born star. He is the superstar. He is a new-age Salman Khan. He has got this little…he has a pizzazz which nobody else has,” they said.Ibrahim’s sister, Sara Ali Khan, was also praised for her intelligence. “Sara is too intelligent a girl in any case, went to New York, she studied so hard, she wanted to be a lawyer at one time.” Their words show how Ibrahim shines on screen while Sara focuses on education and personal growth.
Aarav Bhatia is pursuing creative fashion ambitions
Talking about Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna’s son Aarav Bhatia, Sandeep Khosla said, “He is studying design, in the best college to be creative. He has a fashion ambition. I just feel that film is the most difficult ambition to have. Even if you are a star kid, it’s so difficult for you.” . He added that success in films depends largely on luck, involves too much risk, and once involved, it is hard to come out of it.
