Preity Zinta's Brother, Shiv In 'Kal Ho Naa Ho', Athit Naik Is All Grown Up, Here's What He's Upto

Millennials have already started feeling old as the child actors that they used to watch in movies are all grown up. From Shakalaka Boom Boom fame, Kinshuk Vaidya or Hansika Motwani, to Karishma Kaa Karishma fame, Jhanak Shukla, or Taare Zameen Par fame, Darsheel Safary, there are a lot of child artists, who have grown up and are doing good in their lives. Another name to get added to the list is Athit Naik, who had starred in Kal Ho Naa Ho! While some of the child artists are still pursuing acting, some have just got lost in the crowd. 

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Everyone can vouch to have watched Kal Ho Naa Ho at least once in their life, while there are thousands of people, who have watched it multiple times and have cried every time. The movie was famous for its storyline and the way it had revolved around a family's bond was amazing. Athit Naik had played the role of Preity Zinta's brother, Shiv in the movie, Kal Ho Naa Ho, and had befriended Shah Rukh Khan later on. Athit has also worked as a child actor in movies like Mujhse Dosti Karoge! and Aabra Ka Daabra.      

While the innocent eyes of the boy had garnered a lot of love from the audiences, it was after a few movies, that Athit had disappeared from the industry. Jhanak Shukla, who had played the role of Preity Zinta and Athit's half-sister, Jia in Kal Ho Naa Ho, had revealed that she is an archaeologist now. On the other hand, Athit has stayed away from acting and has taken a place behind the camera. His Instagram bio reveals that he is a Director of Photography/ Cinematographer and a 'father of two great pups'. And a glance at his Instagram posts proves that he loves his work.  

Besides his professional diversion from acting, the handsome is also married to a doctor, whose name is Aksahda Kadam Naik. Athit had completed his graduation from Columbia in 2014. He has also worked on a few projects, including a few commercials and digital streaming projects. Though the child actor has quit acting, he is still a part of the entertainment industry as he is working behind the camera now! 

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Athit often shares his fond memories of working with legendary actors and directors, with his followers on Instagram. On February 25, 2021, Athit had taken to his IG handle to share a still from the movie, Shaheed, in which he had played the role of young Bhagat Singh. He had written, "23rd March 1931: Shaheed. Young Bhagat Singh, wore black lenses. 2002 film shot by S.Tirru sir." Whereas, on May 25, 2021, he had taken to his Instagram handle to share a throwback picture with Karan Johar on his birthday. Athit wrote, "Happy birthday @karanjohar May there always be light."

In an earlier interview with a news portal, Athit had once shared that there is already enough talent in the entertainment industry and the world needs more storytellers. He had said, "I realised that there is enough talent in the field of acting. The world needs more storytellers and people behind the camera. Therefore, I started spending more time with the DOPs. Till now, three of my short films have been to Cannes. I am a happy man and I don't regret quitting acting."  

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Here's wishing Athit, success in all his future endeavours! 

Images Courtesy: Athit Naik

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