On Children's Day: Bollywood selects favourite child actor

Rati Agnihotri enjoyed watching Neetu Singh in "Do Kaliyan" while Shabana Azmi names Baby Naaz as her favourite child star as celebrities talk about their favourite child artists and songs on Children's Day Thursday.

When it comes to the songs, "Rail gaadi" and "Lakdi ki kathi" are among the favourites.

Here is what celebrities have to say about their favourite child artist and children's song:

Shabana: My favourite child actor was Baby Naaz and my favourite children's song is "Nanhe munne bachche teri mutthi mein kya hai" from the film "Boot Polish".

Rati: My favourite child actor was Neetu Singh (Kapoor). She was excellent in the double role in "Do Kaliyan". I think 'Humko mann ki shakti dena' song from "Guddi" is very inspiring for children.

Prosenjeet: I think Master Alankar was very good as a child actor. I love the song "Phoolon ka taaron ka" from "Hare Rama Hare Krishna".

Prabhudheva: My favourite child artiste was Kamal Haasan sir. When he was a child, he gave extraordinary performances just like when he grew up. My favourite children's song is "Rail gaadi" from "Aashirwad" sung by Ashok Kumar.

Sushant Singh Rajput: My favourite child actor is Jugal Hansraj in "Masoom". He just melted your heart with his performance. My favourite children's song is "Lukka chuppi" from "Rang De Basanti".

Ram Kapoor: My favourite child actor was Ahsas Channa. She played my daughter in "Kasamh Se" when she was nine years old. She is not a child anymore. She is growing up to be a beautiful girl, but I will always remember her as my little daughter. My favourite children's song is "Maa" from "Taare Zameen Par".

Pooja Bhatt: The best child actor and the one who ensured a National Award for Ajay Devgn in "Zakhm" was Kunal Khemu who played the young Devgn in the film.

Shiamak Davar: Sachin Pilgaonkar was superb as Master Sachin in films like "Manjhli Didi" and "Chanda Aur Bijli". My favourite children's song is "Chakke mein chakka" from "Brahmchari".

Gautam Rode: My favourite child actor is Bhavesh from the serial "Veera". My favourite children's songs are "Hum bhi agar bachcha hote" ("Door Ki Awaz") and "Lakdi ki kaathi"("Masoom").

Swara Bhaskar: My favourite child actor was Junior Mehmood and favourite children's song "Chakke mein chakka" from "Brahmchari".

Hiten Tejwani: "My favourite child actors were Master Mayur and Master Raju and favourite children's songs "Rail gaadi" ("Ashirwad") and "Nanha munha rahi hoon" ("Son Of India")."

Amole Gupte: My favourite child actor is Partho Ghosh...and my favourite children's song "Main gaoon tum so jao" (Brahmchari)."

Nimrat Kaur: "My favourite child actor, would be Mcaulay Culkin from the "Home Alone" series. I absolutely loved it and him as a kid! And still remember how cute he was in the movies. My favourite children's song is "Lakdi ki kathi" from "Masoom". It was my favourite song growing up and I still love it."

Mandira Bedi: My favourite child actor would have to be Darsheel Safary. His performance in "Taare Zameen Par" was unmatched, heartwrenching and soulful. My favourite children's song is "Lakdi ki kathi" from "Masoom."