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Child actors who touched our hearts!
Hindi films are dotted with super-cute children who have made us both laugh, and cry.
What better moment to look at Bollywood's favourite child actors -- and favourite songs featuring kids -- than November 14, Children's Day.
Here's what your favourite stars have to say:
Mandira Bedi (actress, now seen in Anil Kapoor's television show, 24): "My favourite child actor would have to be Darsheel Safary. His performance in Taare Zameen Par was unmatched, heart-wrenching and soulful.
"My favourite children's song is Lakdi ki kaati from Masoom."
Amole Gupte (script writer, director, actor -- he directed Stanley Ka Dabba): "My favourite child actor is Partho Ghosh... and my favourite children's song Main gaaoon tum so jaao (from the film Bramhachari)."
Child actors who touched our hearts!
Sushant Singh Rajput (actor -- Kai Po Che, Shudh Desi Romance): "My favourite child actor is Jugal Hansraj in Masoom. He just melted your heart with his performance.
"My favourite children's song is Lukka chuppi from Rang De Basanti, sung by Lataji and A R Rahman Sir."
Raj Kumar Yadav (actor -- Kai Po Che, Shahid) : "I really liked (Will Smith's son) Jaden Smith in The Karate Kid."
Child actors who touched our hearts!
Rati Agnihotri (actress, will soon be seen in the Farhan Akhtar-Vidya Balan starrer, Shaadi Ke Side Effects): "My favourite child actor is Neetu Singh (Kapoor).She was excellent in the double role in Do Kaliyaan.
"I think Humko mann ki shakti dena from the film Guddi is very inspiring for children."
Nimrat Kaur (actress, last seen in Lunchbox): "My favourite child actor would be Macaulay Culkin from the Home Alone series. I absolutely loved it and him as a kid! I still remember how cute he was in the movies.
"My favourite children's song is Lakdi ki kaati from Masoom. It was my favourite song growing up and I still love it."
Child actors who touched our hearts!
Prabhudheva (actor, director, choreographer -- his film R... Rajkumar will release on December 6): "My favourite child artiste is Kamal Haasan Sir. He gave extraordinary performances as a child and he continues to do so now.
"My favourite children's song is Rail gaadi in the film Ashirwaad, sung by Ashok Kumar."
Prosenjeet (actor): "Master Alankar was very good as a child actor. And I love the song Phoolon ka taaron ka from Hare Rama Hare Krishna."
Child actors who touched our hearts!
Swara Bhaskar (actress, last seen in Raanjhana): "My favourite child actor is Junior Mehmood and favourite children's song Chakkey pe chakka from Bramhachari."
Ram Kapoor (actor, will soon be seen in Shaadi Ke Side Effects): "My favourite child actor is Ehsaas. She played my daughter in Kksam Se when she was nine years old.
"She is not a child anymore though; she is growing up to be a beautiful girl. But I will always remember her as my little daughter.
"My favourite children's song is Maa from Taare Zameen Par."
Child actors who touched our hearts!
Shabana Azmi (actor): "My favourite child actor is Baby Naaz, and my favourite children's song is Nanhe munhe bachche teri mutthi mein kya hai from the film Boot Polish."
Shiamak Davar (choreographer, singer): "Sachin Pilgaonkar was superb as Master Sachin in films like Manjhli Didi, Chanda Aur Bijli and Bramhachari.
"My favourite children's song is Chakke pe chakka from Bramhachari."
Child actors who touched our hearts!
Pooja Bhatt (director, actor): "For me, the best child actor -- he ensured a National Award for Ajay Devgn in Zakhm -- is Kunal Khemu; he played the young Devgn in the film."
Gautam Rode (actor, television anchor): "My favourite child actor is Bhavesh from the television serial Veera.
"My favourite children's songs are Hum bhi agar bachche hote (from the film, Door Ki Awaz) and Lakdi ki kaati (from Masoom)."
Child actors who touched our hearts!
Hiten Tejwani (actor): "My favourite child actors are Master Mayur and Master Raju. My favourite children's songs are Rail gaadi (from the film Ashirwaad) and Nanha munha rahi hoon (from Son Of India)."
Jackie Shroff (actor): "My favourite child actor is Sachin Tendulkar when he plays on the field and my favourite children's song is Nanha munha rahi hoon."