Chhaya Kadam is an Indian actor who mainly appears in Marathi and Hindi films. She is known for her roles in Fandry (2013) (Marathi), Nude (2018) (Marathi), Jhund (2022) (Hindi) and Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022 years) and other films.
Wiki/Biography
Chhaya Kadam was born on October 23 in Mumbai. Her zodiac sign is Libra. She grew up in a suburb called Kalina in southwest Mumbai. According to her, she failed in her Grade 12 exams because she focused more on sports than studies. Chhaya holds a degree in Textile Design from Vile Parle Sathaye College, Mumbai.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′6″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Chhaya Kadam was born in a middle-class family in Kalina.
Parents and siblings
Chaya lost his parents. Her father Raghunath Dattaram Kadam was a factory worker and her mother Suhasini was a housewife. They were both devoted followers of Shirdi Sai Baba and her father was a member of the Shirdi temple board.
Jaya Kadam’s parents
Chaya Kadam and her mother
Chaya Kadam and her family
husband and children
There is not much information about her marital status and children.
Profession
theater
Chhaya Kadam made her acting debut in 2007 in the Marathi theater production “Zulva” (also spelled Zulwa), in which she played the role of a sex worker. She later worked in other theater productions, including Angaai.
Chhaya Kadam performs in theater production ‘Zulva’
short film
Chhaya Kadam has appeared in a few Marathi short films including “Vitthal” (2009) and “Dagadanchya Desha” (2010).
Stills of Chhaya Kadam from the short film Dagadannchya Desha (2010)
Movie
marathi
Chhaya started her career in the Marathi film industry with the film Baimanush in 2010, but the film never released. In the same year, she appeared in the film Mi Sindhutai Sapkal.
Chhaya Kadam in the movie Baimanush (2010)
Chhaya Kadam in a still from the movie Mi Sindhutai Sapkal (2010)
In 2012, she played Chuttan’s mother in the musical film “Aayna Ka Bayna”. Her role as “Nani” in the film “Fandry” (2013) was highly appreciated by the audience and critics.
Chhaya Kadam plays “Nani” in the film “Fandry” (2013)
In 2018, she played the role of ‘Chandrakka’ in the film Naked. In the same year, he starred in the movie “Redu”. Chhaya has acted in many other Marathi films such as Aatpadi Nights (2019), Kesari (2020), Nay Varanbhat Loncha Kon Nay Koncha (2022) and Sarla Ek Koti (2023 Year).
Chhaya Kadam as ‘Chandrakka’ in a still from the film Naked (2018)
Hindi
Chhaya Kadam made her debut in the 2014 action film Singham Returns starring Ajay Devgn and Kareena Kapoor ) made her Bollywood debut; she had a brief scene in the film.
Poster of the movie Singham Returns (2014)
In 2015, she played the role of Khadi Commission in a biographical film titled “Gour Hari Dastan: The Freedom Files”, which was based on freedom fighter Gour Hari Das. In 2016, Chaya played the role of child welfare minister in the biographical sports film Budhia Singh – Born to Run. The film is based on the life of Buddiya Singh, the world’s youngest marathon runner. Chhaya has appeared in many other Hindi films such as Sakhu Kaur in the black comedy crime thriller Andhadhun (2018), Dhurpi Patil in the action film Antim: The Final Truth (2021), biographical sports drama Ranjana Borade’s film “Jhund” (2022) and Amma starred in the feature film “Safed” (2023), which premiered on ZEE5.
Chhaya Kadam as ‘Amma’ in a still from the movie Safed (2023)
television
Chhaya Kadam made her television debut in 2020 with the Hindi historical drama Mere Sai: Shraddha Aur Saburi; the drama aired on Sony Entertainment Television (SET).
Chhaya Kadam appears on the poster of TV series ‘Mere Sai: Shraddha Aur Saburi’
Awards
- The Marathi film “Bhidu” won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 6th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival on April 30, 2016
Chhaya Kadam wins Best Supporting Actress award at 6th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival
- Marathi film “Redu” won the Best Actress award at the 5th Aurangabad International Film Festival held at Inox Prozone Mall, Aurangabad, Maharashtra in January 2018
Chhaya Kadam wins Best Actress Award at 5th Aurangabad International Film Festival
- Awards 2018
When Chhaya Kadam won the award
- Won the MaTa Sanmaan Award in 2019 for the film “Nude”
Chhaya Kadam wins MaTa Sanmaan Award
- Won the Best Marathi Actor Award at the 10th Newsmaker Achievement Awards Ceremony held at Rangaswar Auditorium, Yashwantrao Chavan Center, Mumbai on May 1, 2019
Chhaya Kadam wins Best Marathi Actor Award at 10th Newsmaker Achievement Awards
- Marathi film Naked won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 56th Maharashtra Marathi Film Awards held on May 26, 2019
Chhaya Kadam wins Best Supporting Actress award at 56th Maharashtra Marathi Film Awards
- Marathi short films ‘Bharat Maza Desh Ahe’ and ‘Laal’ won the Special Jury Award for Best Actress in a Regional Feature Film at the 7th Rajasthan International Film Festival; the event was held in Jodhpur in 2021.
Chhaya Kadam wins the Special Jury Award for Best Actress at the 7th Rajasthan International Film Festival
- Won the Padma Shri Award on September 20, 2022
Chhaya Kadam accepts Padma Shri Daya Pawar Smriti Award (2022)
Facts/Trivia
- Chhaya is an ardent follower of Lord Ganesha.
Chhaya Kadam’s Instagram post on Ganpati celebrations
- Her name is also spelled “Chaya Kadam”.
- She loves sports, especially kabaddi. During college, she played kabaddi at national level competitions.
- Chhaya follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Chhaya Kadam while eating crab masala
- On October 23, 2022, she promised to donate some of her organs after her death.
Chhaya Kadam’s Instagram post about organ donation
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education