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Bollywood's star siblings, coming soon to a theatre near you!
Siblings of some Bollywood A-listers are all set to make their acting debuts. Take a look!
Bollywood, apart from its larger than life, musical movies, is also known for its many family dynasties that are still going strong.
This has been a long-standing trend in the Hindi film industry and, if the number of aspiring actors waiting in the wings for their Bollywood debuts is any indication, it is here to stay.
Isabelle Kaif, Katrina's sister
This could turn out to be one of the most high profile launches of 2014.
Isabelle Kaif is currently shooting for Vinay Virmani starrer Dr Cabbie, which is being backed by none other than Salman Khan.
An international film with a strong Indian connect to it, one waits to see how it will present Isabelle on screen, considering big sister Katrina is a superstar already.
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Meera Chopra and Barbie Handa -- Priyanka Chopra's cousins
Meera has been in the news for quite a while now but we will only get to see her on the big screen next year when her debut film Gang of Ghosts hits the marquee.
According to the film's director Satish Kaushik, she is a good performer.
She has some big shoes to fill considering her better known cousin Priyanka Chopra made a huge mark with her debut film Andaaz.
Ditto for Barbie, who is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Anubhav Sinha production Zid, that will be directed by Vivek Agnihotri.
Armaan Jain -- Kareena Kapoor's cousin
This is yet another keenly awaited debut.
With cousins like Kareena, Karisma and Ranbir Kapoor in his extended family, Armaan Jain will have huge expectations to live up to.
Armaan, son of Reema Jain (Raj Kapoor's daughter), is being launched in Saif Ali Khan and Imtiaz Ali's production, to be directed by Ali's brother Arif.
Promotions of this yet untitled film are expected to kickstart in a few months.
Aparshakti Khurrana -- Ayushmann Khurrana's brother
Ayushmann's brother Aparshakti Khurrana is all set to make his debut pretty soon too.
He has already shot for Manoj Bajpai starrer Saat Uchakkey in New Delhi.
The film is currently in post-production and one waits to see if Aparshakti has treaded the same path as Ayushmann or brought in something different on screen.
Luv Sinha -- Sonakshi Sinha's brother
This is going to be an interesting re-launch.
After his debut film Sadiyaan's disastrous turn at the box office, Shatrughan Sinha's son Luv went on a long haitus.
The 30-year-old is reportedly getting a second shot at acting with Ekta Kapoor's upcoming film.
Harshwardhan Kapoor -- Sonam Kapoor's brother
While big sister Sonam Kapoor got a high profile launch with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya, Harshvardhan is set to make his acting debut in a film directed by Bhaag Milkha Bhaag director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.
Titled Mirza Sahiban, the film is a love story with a contemporary touch.
Preetika Rao -- Amrita Rao's twin sister
Actress Amrita Rao's twin sister Preetika has already done some films down South and is now set to venture in the Hindi medium.
Only, Preetika made her Hindi debut with television.
Her new show, titled Beintehaan, airs on Colors.
Sakshi Khanna -- Akshaye and Rahul Khanna's brother
Akshaye and Rahul Khanna's careers may not have taken off in a big way but a third Khanna is all set to try his luck in Hindi films.
Unconfirmed reports indicate that the actor duo's half brother Sakshi will make his acting debut with a Milan Luthria film.
Johnny Baweja -- Harman Baweja's cousin
While Harman Baweja is planning a comeback film with Shilpa Shetty starrer Dishkiyaaoon, his cousin brother Johnny Baweja has already gone ahead and wrapped up his debut flick.
A thriller titled Sun Ladki, the film is directed by Ishaan Trivedi, who has earlier made 7 1/2 Phere and Radio.
Akshara Haasan -- Shruti Haasan's younger sister
It was just a matter of time before acting bug bit Akshara Haasan too.
Kamal Haasan's younger daughter is all set to make her debut with a R Balki film.
This yet untitled film has Amitabh Bachchan in the lead and Akshara's costar would be none other than Dhanush, who made a terrific Hindi debut in 2013 with Raanjhanaa.