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A |     Child Artists choosing acting as their profession as they grow up is not a rare option. While most of them are star kids, there are plenty of child actors who became a part of memorable films despite a non-film background and then returned to make this their chosen path of career. While superstars like Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Kamal Haasan and Urmila Matondkar are today bonafide stars with exemplary filmography to their names, names like Sana Saeed, Jibraan Khan, Siddharth Nigam who are finding their footing in the film industry though they are massively loved and remembered for their performances in films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham respectively. On the occasion of Children’s Day, here’s a glance through how these stars looked when they first faced the camera compared to how they look in their latest film, all grown up and ready to carve their niche in the film industry. It’s an interesting journey through a timeline of changing faces and is sure to bring back a lot of memories for all the movie buffs out there who have grown up watching these films.Have a look at the list here:     In This Article      Alia BhattHrithik RoshanShahid KapoorAamir KhanSana SaeedSiddharth NigamMalvika RaajKunal KemmuUrmila MatondkarImran KhanSara ArjunAlia Bhatt          Alia is a true-blue star today. With versatile films like Highway, Dear Zindagi, Gangubai Kathiawadi, Brahmastra and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani to name a few, she has established herself as one of the most bankable actresses of this generation. The actress first faced the camera at the age of 6 in the film Sangharsh where she played the younger version of Preity Zinta. Little did people know how she would take over the world of cinema. While this year has been about winning accolades for her performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi, her latest was a typical Bollywood mass entertainer titled Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Here’s how she looked in Sangharsh and now in her latest release.     Hrithik Roshan          Director J Om. Prakash made his grandson Hrithik Roshan face the camera at the tender age of 6 in the film Aasha released in 1980. In the song Jaane Hum Sadak Ke Logon Se, Hrithik was apparently on the set when he instantly started dancing to the song when it was played as he loved it. That’s how he became a part of it and then there was no turning back. He sure looked cute back then but today he’s known by the title Greek God. His last film was Vikram Vedha and he has Fighter coming up in January. Here’s how he looked in his first film as a child actor vs his last outing on screen.     Shahid Kapoor          Shahid Kapoor was just 11 years old when he faced the camera for a TV commercial that was about a healthy drink. The young boy had star quality in him back then which culminated in him becoming a superstar of this generation. He appeared in other commercials and then finally made his debut in 2003 in Ishq Vishq. Today his diversity is reflected in his choice of films ranging from Haider to Jab We Met to Padmaavat to Jersey to his latest - Bloody Daddy. Here’s how he looked in his first TV commercial to his get-up in his latest release.     Aamir Khan          Aamir faced the camera for the first time in 1973 in the film Yaadon Ki Baaraat. The film was made by his uncle Nasir Hussain, and Aamir started his journey at the mere age of eight when he became a part of the film. He was cast as the younger version of the character Madhosh which was essayed by Mahendra Sandhu. His last release was the much-anticipated Laal Singh Chaddha in August 2022 and he made a small cameo in Salaam Venky in December. Here’s the difference in how he looked back as he stepped in front of the camera and his last release.     Sana Saeed          The uber-cute Sana Saeed in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai who played Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji’s daughter Anjali won millions of hearts. Her effortless portrayal and easy presence in front of the camera drove her back to this world as she debuted in Karan Johar’s Student Of The Year in 2012. Since then she has done a couple of reality shows but fans are still awaiting a true blue big-screen experience. Here’s her adorable get-up as Anjali compared to how she looked in her first feature film as a parallel actor.     Siddharth Nigam          TV Commercials have opened up doors for child artistes big time and an example of grand success is Siddharth Nigam. He was first seen as a child artist in a health drink advertisement post in which he got a call to be cast in Dhoom 3. Since then he has appeared in films like Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, his claim to fame was his television shows such as Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat and Aladdin: Naam Toh Suna Hoga. Here’s a look at how he looked in his first ever TV Ad and his last which was a Salman Khan film.     Malvika Raaj          Having played the younger version of Kareena Kapoor Khan in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, a film that is thought to be one of the most memorable in Kareena’s filmography is indeed a feat. Very few people know that Malvika then went on to star in several Telugu films. She was about to star in Emraan Hashmi’s film Captain Nawab which was shelved. Her last release was in 2022, a thriller film titled Squad. She has and shall always remind us of her first performance on camera and with a film like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, comes responsibilities and fans are eagerly waiting for the same. Spot how the little girl has grown up from K3G to Squad.While there are quite a few others who make this list, these names are the ones that the masses can easily place and draw a connection to. On Children’s Day, here’s a trip down memory lane as we connect the past to the present.     Kunal Kemmu          Kunal Kemmu was a very popular child actor in the 1990s. He showed his talent in movies like Sir, Raja Hindustani, and Zakhm. People loved him for his natural acting and expressive face. After taking a break to grow up, he returned as a lead actor in the movie Kalyug. Since then, he has worked in many films, especially comedies like the Golmaal series, where his comic timing is highly praised.     Urmila Matondkar          Urmila Matondkar won hearts as a little girl in the classic movie Masoom. Her performance in the song Lakdi Ki Kaathi is still remembered today. When she grew up, she became a huge star in the 1990s. She delivered massive hits like Rangeela, Satya, and Bhoot. She was known for her great dancing skills and her ability to play both glamorous and serious roles.     Imran Khan          Imran Khan had a very special start in Bollywood. He played the childhood version of his real-life uncle, Aamir Khan, in hit films like Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar. Many years later, he made his debut as a lead in the romantic comedy Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na. He quickly became a favorite among young audiences for his boy-next-door looks and acted in several successful rom-coms.     Sara Arjun          Sara Arjun started acting in commercials and movies when she was just a toddler. She became very famous for her emotional role in the film Jazbaa and worked in many South Indian and Hindi films. She gained a lot of attention for playing the younger version of Nandini (Aishwarya Rai’s character) in the big-budget Ponniyin Selvan films. She successfully transitioned from a cute child star to a graceful actress and made a memorable appearance in Dhurandhar opposite Ranveer Singh as his love interest.      Also Read: Then Vs Now: Bollywood Child Artists Who Went On To Become Established Actors。    

    Maya archaeological site in Cancun, Mexico Photo: VCG
Before becoming an award-winning science fiction writer, Baoshu was simply a fan fascinated by Hugo Award winner Liu Cixin's The Three-Body Problem. His desire to explore the universe created by the blockbuster trilogy led him to write The Redemption of Time (Remembrance of Earth's Past), a fan work that later became a published novel.
Years later, Baoshu has become one of the notable voices in Chinese science fiction. He was honored with the Mao Dun Newcomer Award this year, one of China's most prestigious literary awards for young writers. Established in 2015, the award recognizes outstanding writers and critics under the age of 45.
The award committee said his works have expanded the possibilities of science fiction through exploration of time, civilizations and the impact of technology on everyday life.
The honor adds to a growing list of achievements. Baoshu had previously won the Galaxy Award, China's equivalent of the Nebula Awards. His short story Tasting the Future Delicacy Three Times was a finalist for the Hugo Award for Best Short Story in 2024.
In his latest novel, The Sky of Kukulkan, published by New Star Press, Baoshu turns his fascination with the ancient Maya civilization into a story about humanity itself. The book is Baoshu's first major work after receiving the Mao Dun Newcomer Award.
Set during the final period of the Maya Classic era, the novel follows a fallen prince who, with the help of a priestess, gradually uncovers the secrets behind astronomical movements, unusual solar phenomena and the legend of the Feathered Serpent deity.
For Baoshu, the story is ultimately not only about the Maya, but also a reflection of humanity itself, its pursuit of knowledge and the universe, as well as the conflicts driven by human flaws.
"I think the most fascinating part of this story is that the Maya civilization is a microcosm of humanity itself," Baoshu told the Global Times. "It reflects mankind's journey to explore the universe and seek truth, while also showing how human weaknesses, such as greed and hostility, can lead to endless conflicts within society."
    Chinese sci-fi writer Baoshu Photo: Courtesy of New Star Press
The road to sci-fi
Born in 1980, Baoshu developed his passion for writing early. After moving to Haiyan, East China's Zhejiang Province, at the age of 6 with his parents, who worked in nuclear power construction, he spent much of his childhood reading science fiction and popular science books in local libraries.
As a primary school student, he began writing his own science fiction stories, although he said that his early works were immature.
His pen name, "Baoshu," has a much simpler origin. More than two decades ago, he chose it casually as an online username because he was a fan of Chinese martial arts novelist Jin Yong and created several usernames inspired by characters from Jin Yong's works. Most disappeared over time, but "Baoshu" remained.
After studying philosophy at Peking University, he continued writing short stories. His professional science fiction career began in 2010 while studying in Belgium, when his admiration for Liu Cixin's The Three-Body Problem inspired him to write the fan fiction novel The Redemption of Time (Remembrance of Earth's Past).
"His work has always set a benchmark for me, a standard I hope to approach even if it remains a distant goal," he said.
For Baoshu, The Redemption of Time (Remembrance of Earth's Past) was driven mainly by his love for Liu's fictional universe and his desire to explore the possibilities beyond the original trilogy.
"The world created by The Three-Body Problem is so rich and diverse that you feel there are many stories behind it that were not told," he said. 
"I wanted to express some of those possibilities in my own way."
    The cover of Baoshu's The Sky of Kukulkan. Photo: Courtesy of New Star Press
Sci-fi future
Baoshu said that, looking ahead, science fiction will continue expanding as technology changes society.
With technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) advancing at an unprecedented pace, the boundary between science fiction and reality is becoming increasingly blurred. Ideas once imagined only in novels are now entering everyday life, creating new questions and possibilities for writers to explore.
AI, for example, has created new creative opportunities and raised new questions about humanity's relationship with machines. But he noted that AI is not an entirely new topic for science fiction.
"Science fiction has been writing about AI for many years," he told the Global Times. "At different stages, new technologies emerge and connect with new social issues, creating new possibilities for storytelling."
He expects one major direction for future science fiction will be "science fiction realism" - stories that focus on how technology affects ordinary life, society and human emotions.
Another challenge for Chinese science fiction is finding deeper connections with local culture.
"Science fiction was once seen as a relatively foreign literary form because it originated overseas," Baoshu said. "But as the genre expands into deeper areas of social life, it also changes how we understand the past."
He said, as science fiction continues to gain popularity in China, the genre is creating more opportunities for new voices. 
Efforts to promote new forms of popular literature have given people from different backgrounds more opportunities to write and share their voices.
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