Far away from smartphones and social media, the 90s kids spent their childhood playing outdoor games and making memories with their loved ones. It's funny how we always wanted to grow up faster and live life on our own terms, but now, all we want is to go back and live those golden childhood days for one more time.
Bollywood movies were another part of our childhood, which made us grow into hopeless romantics. With Anushka Sharma and Sonam Kapoor embracing motherhood and Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor expecting their first child soon, we intend to show you how these newbie parents looked in their bachpan. Here’s a list of the 10 biggest B-Town celebrities and their childhood stories, which you might not know!
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Born to Soni Razdan and Mahesh Bhatt, Alia Bhatt has always wanted to become an actress since her childhood. She was a chubby baby who used to look cute as a button during her growing-up days. Though Alia was daddy’s little princess, Mahesh’s absence from her life when she was a toddler had impacted their relationship. In an interview with Starry Nights 2, she had said:
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“For me, he was always like a celebrity who would walk into the house. I didn’t miss him as such because I did not really have him. But after a couple of years, he made sure he spent some time with us, played board games. The real friendship started when I entered the Bollywood industry and I understand how it must have been for him. It is such a consuming job.”
Ranbir Kapoor has been a charmer since his childhood. He was often seen sweating on the ground, playing football matches wholeheartedly. Admiring his father, Rishi Kapoor’s on-screen presence, Ranbir grew up watching his movies. However, he was equally terrified of Kapoor sahab. In an interview with Rajeev Masand, Ranbir had recalled how scared he was of Rishi Kapoor in his childhood. In his words:
“Yes, I was petrified of him. He would tell me to eat my vegetables and I would start crying. But in the US we really bonded well because we stayed together. Every night after pack-up he would take me to these fancy restaurants. He is a big foodie and he is very particular that I taste different types of cuisine.”
Anushka Sharma is married to the cricketer, Virat Kohli, and they are proud parents of a baby girl, Vamika Sharma Kohli. The actress hails from a small town in Assam. Interestingly, she had shared memorable moments in school with MS Dhoni’s now-wife, Sakshi Dhoni, back in their childhood days. Anushka was the cutest munchkin in the town and an absolute fashionista. Even after being an outsider, she has become one of the highest-paid actresses of her generation.
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja embraced motherhood for the first time on August 20, 2022, with the birth of a baby boy. Her pregnancy glow, fashionable maternity photoshoots and healthy diet ideas are still the talks of the town. The diva was born to Anil Kapoor and Sunita Kapoor. From the looks of her childhood pictures, one can say that Sonam was a pretty doll who was always spotted decked up like a princess with one ponytail.
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Apart from being a successful actress, Deepika Padukone is a national-level badminton player. Though she practised the sport all her childhood, Deepika’s heart used to beat for modelling and the film industry. She is the first child of ace badminton player, Prakash Padukone, and it explains a lot about her disciplined life. In an interview with a media portal, Deepika talked about her disciplined schedule during childhood and had said:
“The routine was to wake up every morning like 4-5 am, go for physical conditioning, go back home, go to school. As soon as I would finish school, there was no time to chitchat with friends so I would get home, change, have a snack, go to the badminton court, have dinner, be exhausted by that point and go to sleep and then the same thing again.”
Ranveer Singh, the unconventional actor of Bollywood, was born into a Sindhi Sikh family. His childhood was all things crazy and fancy. From watching mythological dramas on television to performing in several debates and plays, the actor has known his talent since an early age. In an interview with ETimes, Ranveer had recalled:
"I am a 90’s kid. Born in 1985, the 90s era is what defines me. Following everything from movies, music, pop culture, fashion and those are my formative years. Whatever you subscribe to, stays with you forever. I remember watching Zabaan Sambhalke, Dekh Bhai Dekh! I am a TV ka bacha, a product of television, a tv kid. When kids were outside, I was in front of the idiot box!"
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Vicky Kaushal was raised in a suburban Chawl in Mumbai. He made it to the Hindi film industry with his stellar acting chops and brawny looks. Vicky was born cute, and glimpses from his early days have proven the same. During his stint in the adventure show, Into The Wilds With Bear Grylls, Vicky had recalled how he used to live in a 10*10 room with no separate kitchen or bathroom. He had said:
“I grew up in a house which was practically the size of a little bigger than this shack that we've created. A 10 by 10 house with no separate kitchen or bathroom. That's where I was born. And from there on, it has been my family's journey. And we've seen each step of the ladder, you know, as a family. And that I think makes you a very strong person in the journey.”
Katrina Kaif was launched in Bollywood by her alleged ex-boyfriend, Salman Khan. Over time, the actress became a household name, courtesy of her good looks and charming performances in movies. We all know how Katrina’s doting mother, Suzanne Turquotte, has raised her and her seven siblings single-handedly. Needless to say, the actress has a special place in her heart for her mother. Earlier, while talking to ETimes, Katrina talked about her favourite childhood memory and said:
“My most favourite memory of my childhood was always dancing with my mother. To the strongest woman I know... what would the world be without you.”
Childhood memories are indeed the most special ones! And the celebrities looked like a bundle of joy in their childhood pictures! What do you think?
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