Ameet Chana (born 12 September 1975 in Epsom, Surrey, England) is a British-Indian actor and producer. His most notable roles include playing Tony in the film Bend It Like Beckham (2002), and Adi Ferreira in EastEnders (2003–2005).[1]
Ameet Chana | |
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 Ameet Chana at the Asian Awards London, in 2015 | |
| Born | Ameet Chana 12 September 1975 |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse |
Shikha Varma (m. 2006) |
Personal life
editChana was born 12 September 1975 in Epsom, Surrey,[2] to Indo-British parents, his mother a Hindu Punjabi, and his father a Sikh Punjabi.[1] He is married to barrister/actress Shikha Varma of 5 King's Bench Walk Chambers.[3]
Career
editHis most notable roles include playing Tony in the film Bend It Like Beckham (2002), and Adi Ferreira in EastEnders (2003–2005).[1] In May 2006, he took over presenting the Breakdown Show (Bhangra Music) on BBC Asian Network (a National Radio Station).[1]
Filmography
edit- The Regime ... Shahab - Episode 4: Midnight Feast, (airdate: March 24, 2024)
- IRah ... Rafi (2024)[2]
- Unhallowed Ground ... Jazz (2015)[2]
- Corner Shop Show ... Samad (2014)
- Jab Tak Hai Jaan ... Amit (2012)
- Casualty ... Police guard (2010)
- YAA - Nachna (Music video) ... Guest dancer (2007)
- Cash and Curry (2007)[2]
- Run, Fat Boy, Run (2007)
- Jhoom Barabar Jhoom ... Shahriyar (2007)
- It Could Be You (2005)
- EastEnders ... Adi Ferreira (2003–2005)
- Bend It Like Beckham ... Tony (2002)[2]
- Goodbye, Mr Steadman ... Police Officer (2001)
- The League Of Gentlemen ... Shack (1999)
- Wild West ... Gurdeep (1992)[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d Pooja Shrivastava (24 November 2022). "Ameet Chana: I'm focused on giving a voice and platform to Asian artists". easterneye.biz.
- ^ a b c d e f "Ameet Chana". rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ "Ex Eastender Ameet Chana Ties the Knot". ClickPress. 6 February 2006.
External links
edit- Ameet Chana at IMDb