Amitabh Bachchan’s co-star was one of Bollywood’s highest-paid actresses at 15, owned a Mercedes and five houses. Left showbiz at 21. Her son, a superstar, is now starring in most expensive Indian film

At an age when most teenagers are preoccupied with their Class 10 examinations, friendships and first crushes, Neetu Singh was already enjoying the luxuries of life, driving a Mercedes-Benz and owning a house purchased with her hard-earned money. She began her journey in the entertainment industry at just eight years old as a child artiste, appearing in films such as Do Kaaliyan and Waris.