SAY HELLO TO 23! Celebrities who were born in 1999
It’s not just HT City that turns 23 this year, but also a host of up-and-coming stars. We share the party spotlight with these hot and happening celebs
November 3, 1999 Shanaya Kapoor
While she is yet to make her big Bollywood debut, the daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor is already making waves with her social media presence. She is set to be launched by filmmaker Karan Johar with Bedhadak opposite actors Lakshya Lalwani and Gurfateh Pirzada. Well-known for her fashion sense, she is often spotted with her girl pals, actor Ananya Panday and Suhana Khan.
June 12, 1999 CarryMinati
Ajey Nagar aka CarryMinati, who started his journey on YouTube by creating videos about his gaming abilities in 2014, has expanded to multiple mediums ever since. He has found a strong foothold on social media with over 16.7 million YouTube subscribers, and 15 million Instagram followers. Now, he is set to make his film debut.
October 28, 1999 Priya Prakash Varrier
When a clip from her debut film, Oru Adaar Love, went viral in 2017, Varrier became an overnight sensation. Still often referred to as ‘the wink girl’, she is actively exploring a career in regional as well as Hindi film industry. Since then she has appeared in several films and ads, and also lent her voice to some songs.
April 9, 1999 Lil Nas X
It was his country rap song, Old Town Road, which brought the rapper and vocalist from Atlanta, Georgia his viral moment in 2019. He proved himself to be more than a one-hit-wonder with his 2021 hit MONTERO (Call
Me By Your Name). Throughout his career, the music star has been subject to plenty of attention for his showmanship as a black and openly LGBTQ entertainer.
March 4, 1999 Brooklyn Beckham
Son of former footballer David Beckham and singerturned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham, Brooklyn is a star himself. In 2014, he began his modelling career and after a few years, he found his footing behind the lens as well. With 13 million Instagram followers, he also explored the culinary world with his own cooking show. Most recently, he made headlines for his marriage to American actor Nicola Peltz.
November 3, 1999 Sahher Bambba
Hailing from Shimla, Bambba walked into the industry as a model, going on to showcase her talent as an actor. She made her acting debut in 2019 with Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas with Karan Deol. Her list of projects may not be too long, but she has taken some brave decisions which have played out well for her, like playing mother to a 33-year-old in The Empire at 23.
August 5, 1999 Mahima Makwana
The young star has navigated the world of small screen as well as big screen. After entering the telly landscape with Miley Jab Hum Tum and Balika Vadhu as a child artiste, Makwana gained popularity with Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke. She embarked on a her big screen journey Antim: The Final Truth. She has also worked in Telugu films.
July 30, 1999 Joey King
The American actor first gained recognition for her role of Ramona Quimby in the comedy film Ramona and Beezus in 2010, but her claim to fame became her role in the 2018 rom-com, The Kissing Booth, and its two sequels.
January 30, 1999 Faisal Khan
Khan’s story to stardom is what most dreams are made of. He danced his way to fame and recognition through reality show Dance India Dance Little Master season 2, and participated in a number of other dance reality shows. The dancer then went on to win hearts with his acting prowess, and was seen in TV shows such as Chandragupta Maurya and Dharm Yoddha Garud.
April 9, 1999 Isaac Hempstead Wright
Beginning his acting career at the age of 11, Hempstead Wright’s breakout role as Bran Stark in TV show, Game of Thrones led to his entry in the game of fame. The British actor, who won several awards for the role, went on to voice Eggs in the 2014 animated film The Boxtrolls.
August 5, 1999 Ahsaas Channa
Channa was just four-years-old when she started acting, and has been a part of the industry since then. She made her debut with the film, Vaastu Shastra (2004), and followed it up with Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), My Friend Ganesha (2007), Phoonk (2008), and television shows such as Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev, Oye Jassie and Fanaah. Now, also an influencer, she often uses her voice to shed light on issues that matter, including body positivity and mental health.
February 23, 1999 Warina Hussain
Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, Hussain crossed several boundaries to make her mark in Bollywood. She set her foot in the industry with the Aayush Sharma-starrer Loveyatri in 2018, which was backed by actor Salman Khan. Expanding her horizons, she is now busy with psychological thriller The Incomplete Man.