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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]

Born
Ameet Chana

(1975-09-12) 12 September 1975 (age 50)
Epsom, Surrey, U.K.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
Yearsactive1992–present
Spouse
Shikha Varma
​
(m. 2006)​
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Ameet Chana
Ameet Chana at the Asian Awards London, in 2015
Born
Ameet Chana

(1975-09-12) 12 September 1975 (age 50)
Epsom, Surrey, U.K.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
Years active1992–present
Spouse
Shikha Varma
​
(m. 2006)​
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British Indian actor, Ameet Chana (left) receiving the Asian Woman Award for Excellence in entertainment

Personal life

Chana 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

His 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]

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