KIDS OF BAA BAHOO AUR BABY

Small screen's small stars

As a Children's Day investigation, Sapana Patil digs into the buddies on two popular kid shows

THE 'HOME SWEET HOME' FAMILY (ZEE SMILE)

POOJA
Sakshi Sem, 11 years, Podar International School, Santacruz
Sakshi has been associated with shows like Rishtey, Krishna Arjun, Sanjeevani and Sssh Koi Hai. She is presently seen in Home Sweet Home. She has also acted in films like Raju Chacha and 88 Antop Hill. She wants to pursue it professionally when she grows up. She has even held a photography exhibition at NCPA.


KARISHMA
Aditi Bhatia, 6 years, Thakur Public School, Kandivli
Aditi's stint with the small screen began when she was barely seven months old.She has acted in Rihaee and is presently seen in Home Sweet Home on Zee Smile. The little girl has not made up her mind regarding her career so far but takes a keen interest in tennis.
Interestingly, she acted in Kal Ho Na Ho as Preity Zinta's daughter, but her part got edited.


AARTI
Shivani Joshi, 9 years, Hiranandani School, Powai
She debuted in a Dabur Hair Oil ad. She went on do ads like Cheetos, Sona Watches, Vim bar etc. She has also acted in a number of serials like Dhadkan, Insaf (Doordarshan), Sukanya (B4U) and Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Dhoom on Star Plus. She nurses multiple dreams of becoming a doctor, a swimmer, a singer and a gymnast. She is presently seen in Home Sweet Home.


BUDDIES ON 'BAA, BAHOO AND BABY' (STAR PLUS)

SALONI
Devanshi Jhaveri, 8 years, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Vidyalaya, Mira Road
Devanshi got her first break with a telefilm called Andhkaar. Later, she moved on to serials like Rooh, Special Squad and Sanjeevani. She is currently seen in Bombay Talking on Zee Caf and Baa Bahoo Aur Baby on Star Plus and has numerous commercials to her credit. She wishes to be an actor when she grows up.


MEHUL
Devarsh, 13 years, Jamnabai Narsee School, Juhu
13-year-old Devarsh's first significant commercial was Kwality Walls, after which he featured in BSA bikes commercial and in one for Solana candies. He acted in Hum Do Hai Na before he took up Baa Bahoo Aur Baby. His father insists that Devarsh is academically inclined— He will begin to prepare for IIT next year and hopes to make it to the coveted IIM's before he can conquer the corporate world.


MANAV
Smith Seth, 12 years, St Francis School, Borivli
Smith has impressed everyone with his work and has acted in large number of commercials, films and soaps. He debuted with Sooraj Barjatya's Hum Saath Saath Hain. He has done serials like Kumkum, Bachcha Party, Gharana and Aparajita on Doordarshan and has appeared in films like Swades, Aankhen and Baghban. He aspires to be a scientist as he loves to stargaze and study the planets. He is presently seen in Baa Bahoo Aur Baby.


MITALI
Richa Batra, 12 years, St Anthony's, Chembur
She began with Instant Khichdi and went on to do serials like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kasautii Zindagi Kay. She is presently seen in Baa Bahoo Aur Baby and aspires to be doctor.


SOMIL
Kartik Gantha, 9 years, St Anne's School, Malad.
He acts in Baa Bahoo Aur Baby and wishes to join the Shiamak Davar's Institute of Performing Arts. He says he wants to join his father's business when he grows up