Did You Know? Aryan Khan Played Amitabh Bachchan's Grandson in This 24-Year-Old Blockbuster

While Shah Rukh Khan’s children are now stepping into the spotlight in full force—Suhana Khan with her acting debut and Aryan Khan with his upcoming directorial project—not many know that Aryan has already been part of a Bollywood blockbuster 24 years ago.

Yes, Aryan Khan, now ready to make his directorial debut with the Netflix series Badass of Bollywood, had appeared on-screen as a child artist in one of the most iconic Bollywood films of all time: Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001).

Aryan Khan Played Young Shah Rukh Khan in K3G

In Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (K3G), a family drama that brought together mega-stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, and Kareena Kapoor Khan, Aryan played the childhood version of his father’s character, Rahul Raichand.

Though the role was brief, Aryan left a mark. The scene where a young Rahul comes running into Jaya Bachchan’s arms—that adorable little boy was none other than Aryan Khan himself, just four years old at the time.

Not Just One Film—Aryan Was Also in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

Aryan’s early brush with Bollywood didn’t end with K3G. He was also seen in Karan Johar’s 2006 film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, which starred Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta, and Abhishek Bachchan. His appearance was again subtle, but it added to his brief yet fascinating acting past.

Voice Acting in The Lion King

In 2019, Aryan returned to the spotlight by lending his voice to the Hindi version of Disney’s The Lion King, dubbing for the character Simba, while his father voiced Mufasa. Their voice pairing was widely appreciated, and fans were impressed by Aryan’s voice modulation, drawing comparisons with SRK’s signature style.

Aryan Khan’s Big Leap as Director

Aryan is now making headlines for stepping behind the camera. His directorial debut, Badass of Bollywood, is a Netflix web series reportedly packed with gritty drama and fresh storytelling. The show will feature Bobby Deol, Raghav Juyal, and others in pivotal roles.