Bhubaneswar: Films are no child’s play, but children do form an integral part of many movies in the film industry. Their innocence and screen presence add to the film’s success, while giving the child actors a shot at fame.
Ollywood, in its share has had many child artists, over the years who have made an impactful performance and are young enough for playing the lead.
Odishabytes refreshes your memory with some names.
Bhoomika Dash – ‘Tu Mo Love Story’ fame Bhoomika Dash who did a sizzling dance performance opposite Babushan in ‘Hero No 1’ has proved her acting and dancing talent so far. She was a child artist in ‘Rumku Jhumana’, ‘Paribeni Kehi Alaga Kari’ and ‘Gapa Helebi Sata’.
“While it was fun doing roles as a child, being a heroine becomes a responsibility to connect with the audience,” she believes.
Sivani Sangita – She gave a challenge to Babushan’s love in ‘Sister Sridevi,’ and was always passionate about acting since childhood. Her films ‘Mitare Mita’, ‘Pahili Raja’, ‘Lekhu Lekhu Lekhideli’, ‘Mita Basichi Mu Bhoota Sathire’ gave her confidence to portray different characters and emotions in front of camera. She was featured in television serials’ ‘Uttardayee’, ‘Debi’ and ‘Badhu’. She will be seen romancing Anubhav in ‘Prem Kumar’ this Raja.
Swaraj Barik – Swaraj Barik had amazingly drawn attention with his debut film as lead ‘Tu Mo Love Story’ which broke all the records. Some of his films he acted in as a child include ‘Rakate Lekhichi Na’, ‘Pagala Premi’, ‘Dhire Dhire Prema Hela’, ‘Akashe Ki Ranga Laagila’, ‘Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora’, ‘Something Something’, ‘ACP Sagarika.’ He mostly played the role of either Sabyasachi or Anubhav as a child. He also acted in television serials like- ‘Sampark’, ‘Gayatri’ and ‘Sri Jagannath’.
Nikita Mishra – Though Nikita Mishra will debut as heroine in upcoming ‘Yogi’, her talent in acting was polished since childhood. Her films as child artists include ‘Samaya Hatare Dori’, ‘Nei Jaa Re Megha Mate’, ‘Tu Thile Mo Dara Kahaku’, ‘Prem Weds Priya’, ‘Mu Ashique Mu Awara’, ‘Target’.
