Chhaya Kadam is an acclaimed Indian actor known for her work in Marathi and Hindi films. |
She hails from Kalina, Mumbai and comes from a middle-class background. |
Chhaya is a devout follower of Lord Ganesha. |
Her father held a trustee position at the Shirdi temple, and her family were followers of Shirdi Sai Baba. |
Chhaya has had a passion for sports, particularly kabaddi, since childhood, even competing at the national level during college. |
She began her acting journey in theatrical productions during her school days and later debuted with the Marathi play 'Zulva' in 2007. |
Chhaya has appeared in several Marathi-language short films, including 'Vitthal' (2009) and 'Dagadanchya Desha' (2010). |
Her film career kicked off with the unreleased movie 'Baimanush' in 2010, following which she starred in 'Baboo Band Baaja' (2012) and 'Aayna Ka Bayna' (2012). |
Chhaya's notable performances in Marathi films like 'Sairat' (2016), 'Nude' (2018), and 'Redu' (2018) have garnered widespread acclaim. |
She has also ventured into Hindi cinema, featuring in movies like 'Andhadhun' (2018), 'Antim: The Final Truth' (2021), 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' (2022), 'Jhund' (2022), and 'Safed' (2023). |
In 2022, on her birthday, Chhaya expressed her intent to donate her organs posthumously. |