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Ahmad Ibn Umar (Child Actor)

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth2012

Age10 Years (as of 2022)

BirthplaceZaldagar, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India

ProfessionChild Actor

NationalityIndian

FamilyFather Umer Maqbool (businessman), mother (homemaker), maternal uncle works at a film production company in Kashmir

Ahmad Ibn Umar (Child Actor) Biography

Indian child actor from Srinagar who began auditioning at age four and has appeared in films including Notebook (2019), Laal Singh Chaddha (2022) and a 202

Early life and background

Ahmad Ibn Umar was born in 2012 in Zaldagar, Srinagar, in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Raised in a family where his father works in business and his mother manages the home, Ahmad grew up in Srinagar and attended Tyndale Biscoe School. As of 2022 he was studying in the fourth grade. He is identified with Islam and is commonly known by the alternate spelling Ahamd Rigoo on social media.

Career

Ahmad’s interest in performing began very young. He started attending auditions when he was around four years old and persisted through many rejections before landing professional work. His on-screen debut came at about age six: he played the young Captain Kabir Kaul in the Hindi romantic drama Notebook, which released in March 2019.

After Notebook, Ahmad expanded his experience with fashion shows and commercials, and in 2021 he appeared in the music video “Bas Ek Tera Main Hoke,” released on Zee Music Company’s YouTube channel. He has also been featured in advertising for brands including a clothing line named Turtle.

The role that brought him widespread attention arrived in 2022 when he was cast as the young Laal in the Bollywood film Laal Singh Chaddha, the Hindi adaptation of Forrest Gump. He auditioned for the part when producers were searching for a fresh face and, following selection, took part in training sessions, workshops, and interviews to prepare for the role. In the film Ahmad portrayed a physically disabled Sikh boy, a part that required intensive commitment during filming. Ahmad has spoken about demanding on-set routines, describing days that began in the early morning and finished late in the evening.

In 2023 he appeared as young Ranvijay in the film Animal, adding to a growing set of film credits at a young age.

Public profile

Ahmad’s early work spans feature films, music videos, fashion shows and television commercials. He has said that he plans to continue pursuing acting after completing his formal education. Physically, he is described as approximately 101 cm tall, with moss-green eyes and black hair.

Family and influences

Ahmad’s father, Umer Maqbool, is a businessman; his mother is a homemaker. A maternal uncle works at a film production company in Kashmir, which provided a familial connection to the industry. Ahmad has described persistence through repeated auditions as a key part of his journey and credits dedication and hard work for his progress.

Latest updates

By 2023 Ahmad had added a role in the film Animal to his résumé, following the attention he received for Laal Singh Chaddha in 2022. He continues to balance education and acting as he builds his career.
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Recent Work

Laal Singh Chaddha

Played the young Laal (young Aamir Khan) in the 2022 Bollywood film; role involved training and workshops and portrayed a physically disabled Sikh boy.

2022
Animal

Appeared as young Ranvijay in the 2023 film.

2023
Notebook

Film debut as young Captain Kabir Kaul; released March 2019.

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Film debut in Notebook (2019)
  2. Played young Laal in Laal Singh Chaddha (2022)
  3. Appeared as young Ranvijay in Animal (2023)
  4. Featured in music video ‘Bas Ek Tera Main Hoke’ (2021)
  5. Worked in TV commercials and fashion shows
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ahmad Ibn Umar (Child Actor) born?

2012

What is Ahmad Ibn Umar (Child Actor) known for?

Child Actor