Sonam Kapoor
Age 22
Daughter of Anil and Sunita Kapoor.
Papa’s moments of glory Woh Saat Din, Tezaab, Ram Lakhan, Beta, Lamhe, Biwi No.1, No Entry.
Coming of age Went shopping in Chor Bazaar to buy props for Black as the film’s assistant director.
Stepping stone Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya.
First hero Ranbir Kapoor.
Talking point The pretty girl chose to give her mother’s jewellery launch a miss to avoid the media glare.
Quotable quote “She is as sincere as a schoolgirl and reminded me of a young Waheeda Rehman while shooting,” says Hegde.

Ranbir Kapoor
Age 25
Son of Rishi Kapoor and Nitu Singh.
Parents’ moments of glory Bobby, Khel Khel Mein, Rafoo Chakkar, Chandni, Bol Radha Bol.
Coming of age Was spotted on the sets of Blackas an assistant director.
Stepping stone Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya.
First heroine Sonam Kapoor.
Talking point Rumour has it that he has been roped in by Yashraj Films for a three-film contract.
Quotable quote “He is very promising but will take a little time before he exudes his dad’s energy onscreen,” says Ganesh Hegde, dance director of Saawariya.

Sikandar Kher
Age 25
Son of Anupam and Kirron Kher.
Parents’ moments of glory Saraansh, Daddy, Khosla Ka Ghosla, Bariwali, Devdas, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Rang De Basanti.
Coming of age Helped Sanjay Leela Bhansali during the making of Devdas as assistant director.
Stepping stone Sanjay Gupta’s Woodstock Villa.
First heroine Neha Oberoi.
Talking point Recently, a Bollywood superstar sparked off rumours that Kher had misbehaved with Saif Ali Khan’s girlfriend Rosa at a public event.
Quotable quote “He has a tough look, yet retains a certain amount of vulnerability,” says Vikramjit Singh, director of his next film Raaste (with Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and John Abraham).

Rahul Bhatt
Age 23
Son of Mahesh and Kiran Bhatt
Papa’s moments of glory Saaransh, Daddy, Aashique, Dil Hain Ke Manta Nahin, Sadak, Murder, Gangster.
Coming of age He’s a fresh graduate from Anupam Kher’s acting academy.
Stepping stone Anurag Basu’s Suicide Bomber.
First heroine Yet to be decided.
Talking point A few years ago, he was arrested on charges of assaulting VJ Ranvir Shorey, but was later released on bail.
Quotable quote “I love working with newcomers and he fits the bill perfectly,” says director Basu.