Meet star kid whose first movie turned out to be box office flop, career was limited to just three films, now he is…, his name is…

A Bollywood actor's son has struggled to make a mark in the film industry despite his famous lineage. He made his debut in 2016 and has been vocal about the industry's reliance on formulaic films and aging stars.

Written by: Ayush Srivastava

Published: November 9, 2025, 8:24 PM IST

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A Bollywood actor’s son has struggled to make a mark in the film industry despite his famous lineage. The actor, who made his debut in 2016, has been in the news recently for his candid comments about the industry.

Who is this starkid?

Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor, son of veteran actor Anil Kapoor, has been making waves in Bollywood with his impressive acting skills. Born on November 9, 1990, Harsh Varrdhan made his acting debut with the 2016 film “Mirzya”, directed by Rakesh Omprakash Mehra, alongside Saiyami Kher. Some of his notable works include “Bhavesh Joshi Superhero” (2018), a vigilante drama directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, and “Thar” (2022), a revenge thriller directed by Raj Singh Chaudhary, available on Netflix. He also appeared in the Netflix film “AK vs AK” (2020), playing a fictionalized version of himself and in Netflix anthology series “Ray,” (2021); however, all his works have struggled at the box office and have failed to leave any impression.

Harsh Varrdhan has spoken about the challenges of being a star kid in Bollywood. He has criticized the industry’s reliance on formulaic films and aging stars, advocating for more original storytelling and risk-taking. In a recent interview, he expressed his frustration with the industry’s obsession with legacy stars, citing examples of successful films that have been made on lower budgets.

More about Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor

Harsh Varrdhan has been praised for his performances, earning him nominations and awards, including the Best Male Debut at the Stardust Awards and Best Actor – Original Film (OTT) at the Indian Television Academy Awards. As for his current projects, there isn’t much information available about his upcoming films. However, he has been active on social media, sharing updates about his life and work. In the past, he has spoken about his desire to explore different genres and collaborate with talented filmmakers.

Story Highlights

1. Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor, son of Anil Kapoor, has struggled to make a mark in Bollywood despite his famous lineage.
2. He has appeared in films like “Mirzya” (2016), “Bhavesh Joshi Superhero” (2018), and “Thar” (2022), but they have failed to leave an impression at the box office.
3. Harsh Varrdhan has criticized the industry’s reliance on formulaic films and aging stars, advocating for more original storytelling.
4. He has expressed frustration with the industry’s obsession with legacy stars and has spoken about the challenges of being a star kid in Bollywood.

Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor’s journey in Bollywood is a testament to his perseverance and passion for acting.