Feb 28, 2024, 10:34 AM IST

9 Bollywood star kids who failed despite dream launch

Abhimanyu Mathur

Suneil Anand: Dev Anand’s son began his career with his father’s film Anand Aur Anand in 1984 but failed to impress

Rajiv Kapoor: Dad Raj Kapoor launched Rajiv in Ram Teri Ganga Maili, a huge hit, but the actor failed to replicate its success

Shadaab Khan: Son of Amjad Khan, Shadaab had a memorable debut in Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat but faded away soon after

Karan Kapoor: Shashi Kapoor’s son was the lead in Sultanat, a big budget film, but it tanked, as did his career

Kunal Goswami: Despite doing popular films like Kalakaar, Manoj Kumar’s son Kunal never found success in Bollywood

Uday Chopra: The YRF scion had a dream start in Mohabbatein but failed to find success as a solo hero post that

Kumar Gaurav: The son of Rajendra Kumar, Gaurav was the original chocolate hero but had no success after his debut Love Story

Fardeen Khan: Suave and stylish like dad Feroz Khan, Fardeen started well with Janasheen but could never establish himself

Riya Sen: Moon Moon’s daughter and Suchitra’s granddaughter, Riya worked in hits like Style but did not last long in Hindi films