Chhaya Kadam is an Indian actor who primarily works in Marathi and Hindi films. She is known for her work in films like ‘Fandry’ (2013) (Marathi), ‘Nude’ (2018) (Marathi), ‘Jhund’ (2022) (Hindi), and ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ (2022).
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Wiki/Biography
Chhaya Kadam was born on 23 October in Mumbai. Her zodiac sign is Libra. She grew up in a suburban locality named Kalina, which is situated in the southwestern part of Mumbai. According to her, she failed in class 12 examinations as focused more on sports than her studies. [1]Divya Marathi Chhaya holds a degree in textile design from Sathaye College in Vile Parle, Mumbai.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Chhaya Kadam belongs to a middle-class family in Kalina.
Parents & Siblings
Chhaya has lost her parents. Her father, Raghunath Dattaram Kadam, was a mill worker, and her mother, Suhasini, was a homemaker. They were both dedicated followers of Shirdi Sai Baba, and her father was a member of the Shirdi temple’s Board of Trustees.
Chhaya Kadam’s parents
Chhaya Kadam with her mother
Chhaya Kadam with her family
Husband & Children
There is not much information about her marital status and children.
Career
Theatre
Chhaya Kadam made her acting debut with the Marathi-language theatrical production ‘Zulva’ (also spelt as Zulwa) in 2007 in which she played the role of a sex worker. She later worked in other theatrical productions including ‘Angaai.’
Chhaya Kadam while performing in the theatrical production ‘Zulva’
Short Film
Chhaya Kadam has appeared in some Marathi short films including ‘Vitthal’ (2009) and ‘Dagadanchya Desha’ (2010).
Chhaya Kadam in a still from the short film ‘Dagadanchya Desha’ (2010)
Film
Marathi
Chhaya began her career in the Marathi film industry with the movie ‘Baimanush’ in 2010, but the film was never released. In the same year, she appeared in the film Mi Sindhutai Sapkal.
Chhaya Kadam’s look from the film ‘Baimanush’ (2010)
Chhaya Kadam in a still from the film ‘Mi Sindhutai Sapkal’ (2010)
She appeared as Chuttan’s mother in the musical drama film ‘Aayna Ka Bayna’ in 2012. Her role as ‘Nani’ in the film ‘Fandry’ (2013) was highly appreciated by the audience and critics.
Chhaya Kadam as ‘Nani’ in the film ‘Fandry’ (2013)
In 2018, she played the role of ‘Chandrakka’ in the film ‘Nude.’ In the same year, she appeared in the film ‘Redu.’ Chhaya has worked in many other Marathi films such as ‘Aatpadi Nights’ (2019), ‘Kesari’ (2020), ‘Nay Varanbhat Loncha Kon Nay Koncha’ (2022), and ‘Sarla Ek Koti’ (2023).
Chhaya Kadam as ‘Chandrakka’ in a still from the film ‘Nude’ (2018)
Hindi
Chhaya Kadam made her debut in Bollywood with an action film titled ‘Singham Returns,’ starring Ajay Devgn and Kareena Kapoor, in 2014; she had a brief scene in the film.
A poster of the film ‘Singham Returns’ (2014)
In 2015, she appeared as Khadi Commission in a biographical film titled ‘Gour Hari Dastan: The Freedom File,’ based on the freedom fighter Gour Hari Das. In 2016, Chhaya played the role of the Minister of Child Welfare in the biographical sports film ‘Budhia Singh – Born to Run.’ The film was based on the life of the world’s youngest marathon runner Budhia Singh. Chhaya has appeared in many other Hindi films such as Sakhu Kaur in the black-comedy crime thriller film ‘Andhadhun’ (2018), Dhurpi Patil in the action film ‘Antim: The Final Truth’ (2021), Ranjana Borade in the biographical sports film ‘Jhund’ (2022), and Amma in the drama film ‘Safed’ (2023), which premiered on ZEE5.
Chhaya Kadam as ‘Amma’ in a still from the film ‘Safed’ (2023)
Television
Chhaya Kadam made her television debut with the Hindi-language historical drama series ‘Mere Sai: Shraddha Aur Saburi’ in 2020; the series aired on Sony Entertainment Television (SET).
Chhaya Kadam on the poster of the television series ‘Mere Sai: Shraddha Aur Saburi’
Awards
- Best Supporting Actress award for the Marathi film ‘Bhidu’ received at the 6th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival on 30 April 2016
Chhaya Kadam with the est Supporting Actress award, which she received at the 6th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival
- Best Actress for the Marathi film ‘Redu’ at the 5th Aurangabad International Film Festival held at Inox Prozone Mall, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, in January 2018
Chhaya Kadam’s Best Actress award which she won at the 5th Aurangabad International Film Festival
- Received an award in 2018
Chhaya Kadam while holding an award
- MaTa Sanmaan Award for the film ‘Nude,’ received in 2019
Chhaya Kadam with the MaTa Sanmaan Award
- Best Marathi Actor Award received at the 10th Newsmakers Achievers’ Awards held at the Rangaswar Auditorium at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre in Mumbai on 1 May 2019
Chhaya Kadam while receiving the Best Marathi Actor award at the 10th Newsmakers Achievers’ Awards
- Best Supporting Actress award for the Marathi film ‘Nude’ at the 56th Maharashtra State Marathi Film Awards held on 26 May 2019
Chhaya Kadam with the Best Supporting Actress award, which she won at the at the 56th Maharashtra State Marathi Film Awards
- Special Jury Award for Best Actress in Regional Feature Film at the 7th Rajasthan International Film Festival for the Marathi short films Bharat Maza Desh Ahe and Laal; the event was held in Jodhpur in 2021.
Chhaya Kadam after winning the Special Jury Award for Best Actress at the 7th Rajasthan International Film Festival
- Padma Shri Daya Pawar Smriti Award received on 20 September 2022
Chhaya Kadam while receiving the Padma Shri Daya Pawar Smriti Award (2022)
Facts/Trivia
- Chhaya is an ardent follower of Lord Ganesha.
Chhaya Kadam’s Instagram post about celebrating a Ganpati festival
- Her name is also spelt as ‘Chaya Kadam.’
- She has a profound love for sports, especially kabaddi. During her college days, she played kabaddi at the national level.
- Chhaya follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Chhaya Kadam while having crab masala
- On 23 October 2022, she pledged to donate some of her organs after her death.
Chhaya Kadam’s Instagram post about donating her organs
References
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