Aryan Khan looks unrecognisable in his childhood pic shared by his cousin

On November 12, 2024, Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan, celebrates his birthday. Aryan, known for his calm demeanor and fashionable presence, has garnered a significant fan following over the years.

To mark this special occasion, his cousin, Alia Chhiba, shared a rare and unseen childhood picture of Aryan on her Instagram stories.

The black-and-white photograph captures a young Aryan looking nearly unrecognizable, dressed casually in a t-shirt and shorts while sitting on the ground. In the image, he’s engaged in conversation with Namita Chhiba, who smiles warmly at him, offering a glimpse of Aryan’s childhood in an informal and candid moment.

Aryan's connection to Bollywood goes beyond his famous family. In the 2001 film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Aryan made a special cameo, playing a younger version of his father’s character, Shah Rukh Khan’s Rahul. This brief appearance left an impression on audiences, marking the beginning of Aryan’s connection to the film industry, though he has largely kept a low profile since.

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While Aryan has made a name for himself in the public eye, he is not immediately pursuing a career as an actor like his father. Initially, there were reports suggesting that Aryan had no interest in acting and was focusing on other creative pursuits, such as writing and directing.

However, it was later revealed that he is set to debut as a director and writer with a web series titled Stardom. The show, produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, is centered around the Indian film industry and stars several prominent figures, including Bobby Deol, Mona Singh, and Badshah. Additionally, Stardom is expected to feature cameo appearances from big names in Bollywood, such as Aryan’s father, Shah Rukh Khan, along with Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, and even Salman Khan, who has also agreed to make an appearance.

The series has already generated a lot of buzz due to Aryan’s involvement and the stellar cast. Despite not being involved in front of the camera, Aryan’s web series marks a significant step into the world of filmmaking. His work as a director and writer is being closely followed, and the project is eagerly anticipated by fans and industry professionals alike.

On the movie front, Aryan Khan has received several offers from top filmmakers in Bollywood, further fueling speculations about his potential future in acting. Reports have surfaced about Aryan being approached by directors like Karan Johar, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Aditya Chopra, and Farah Khan. These offers, including a film from Karan Johar and an epic from Mehra, suggest that Aryan is being carefully groomed for a possible launch in the film industry. However, Aryan has remained focused on his creative projects behind the scenes for now.

Meanwhile, his father, Shah Rukh Khan, continues to dominate the film industry with his upcoming projects. The superstar will next be seen in King, an action thriller directed by Sujoy Ghosh. Shah Rukh will star alongside his daughter Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Abhay Verma. The film is expected to start filming in Mumbai in January 2025, with plans to shoot in Europe for the second phase of production. King is highly anticipated, and Shah Rukh's fans are eagerly waiting for his next big screen appearance.