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Child actor who starred with Shah Rukh Khan and played superhero now runs media tech company
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News18•05-10-2026, 18:10
Child actor who starred with Shah Rukh Khan and played superhero now runs media tech company
- •Sumeet Pathak played Shah Rukh Khan's childhood role in the 1993 hit film Baazigar and won the Filmfare Award for Best Child Artist.
- •He also acted in other popular 90s films and became a household name by playing the lead superhero role in the television series Hero - Bhakti Hi Shakti Hai.
- •Leaving acting behind, Sumeet co-founded Gulmohar Media along with his wife and business partner Shweta Pathak.
- •Today, his media tech company operates studios across six cities in India including Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai, specializing in cloud-based editing and accessible content.
Key Questions Answered
Sumeet Pathak played the childhood role of Ajay Malhotra in the 1993 Shah Rukh Khan blockbuster film 'Baazigar', a performance that earned him widespread appreciation and a Filmfare Award for Best Child Artist.
After transitioning to television following his career in 90s films, Sumeet Pathak became a household name by playing the lead superhero role in the television series 'Hero – Bhakti Hi Shakti Hai'.
After stepping away from acting, Sumeet Pathak founded a media tech company named 'Gulmohar Media' along with his wife and business partner Shweta Pathak.
