Ameet Chana

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
Ameet Chana at the Asian Awards London, in 2015
Born	Ameet Chana (1975-09-12) 12 September 1975 (age 49) Epsom, Surrey, U.K.
Occupations	Actor producer
Years active	1992–present
Spouse	Shikha Varma ​ (m. 2006)​

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]

Filmography

• 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

• List of British Sikhs